University of Utah Magazine
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SUM M ER 2 0 2 4 Radioactive Readiness Dive into the high-stakes plans to safeguard the U’s radioactive materials from falling into the wrong hands. p. 20 Resetting the Rivalry As Utah and BYU re-enter conference play, both schools are looking to temper the historically heated rivalry. p. 34 Dramatic Shift Get an inside look at the renovated Nielsen Field House in its new role as an intimate theater. p. 12
SPECIAL EDITION Take a tour of the culture, characters, and customs of each Big 12 school as the U proudly joins its ranks. p. 26