Happy People Are Healthier

A study led by psychology professor Ed Diener shows that there is a link between happiness and health.

Similar Articles:
C'mon Get Happy
Happiness affects health in many ways--researcher explains

Op-ed: The Hallmark of the U's Department of Economics is its Commitment to Competing Perspectives

Department of Economics Chair Norman Waitzman and CSBS Dean Cynthia Berg responded to the recent Deseret News editorial about the economics department.

Similar Articles:
New Economics Center Will Enrich Learning Opportunities

Heterodox Academy Releases Updated Guide to Colleges

According to Heterodox Academy, a nonpartisan group of scholars committed to viewpoint diversity, the University of Utah ranks in the top 10 of 150 research universities for having a campus climate that is conducive to viewpoint diversity.

Mormonism’s Russia Dilemma

The LDS church's centralized and hierarchical organization may allow it to adapt to the challenging conditions in Russia better than other religious groups, according to political science associate professor lecturer Marjorie Castle.

Marital Sex Myths Debunked by Research

A recent study done by family and consumer studies assistant professor Daniel Carlson shows that in marriage, it is more about quality than quantity of sex.

John and Leslie Francis Co-Author New Book on Privacy

John Francis, research professor of political science, authored a new book, "Privacy: What Everyone Needs to Know" with Leslie Francis, a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and a Distinguished Alfred C. Emery Professor.

Utah Nonprofit Helps Refugees Go To College

Health, society and policy student and refugee Kai Sin just graduated thanks to the help of the Refugee Education Initiative, a privately funded program that provides help to refugee students from across the world.

Did Potato Cultivation Begin in Utah's Escalante Valley 11,000 Years Ago?

Lisbeth Louderback, assistant professor of anthropology and archaeology curator of the Natural History Museum of Utah, says that their study in Escalante Valley has found the earliest evidence of potato use in North America.

The Price of Rice

Natalie Fillerup and Hannah Stevens, students in an environmental justice class taught by environmental and sustainability studies associate professor Adrienne Cachelin, worked with David Carter, assistant professor of political science, to determine the cost and availability of certified food products across different communities.

Upcoming CSBS and Go Learn Trips

Oaxaca: After a successful program focusing on archaeology and anthropology and exploring the living and past Maya cultures, anthropology professor Rick Paine has joined Go Learn once again creating outreach and access to anyone curious and hungry for knowledge.

Cuba: Come with us and see what this amazing island is all about. Our U of U Cuba expert, Dr. Al Campbell, will show us the culture, politics, delight and intrigue that make this place so fascinating. 

What to Expect When You're not Expecting

CSBS Advancement Board member Natalie Gochnour talks about what declining fertility rates mean for Utah's future.

U Launches New Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health

Psychology faculty will be involved in the new center dedicated to providing a transformative influence on healthcare, which will be housed in the College of Social Work.

Degree Plus Certificate Program

The university is now offering a certificate program geared towards liberal arts graduates in the humanities and social sciences to help them learn technical skills that will make them more attractive to prospective employers.

National Monuments: A Sober Discussion

According to CSBS Advancement Board member Shawn Teigen, changes in national monument designations in southern Utah could possibly lead to attempts to mine those areas again.