Discover Spiritual Wellness at the University of Utah
Spirituality plays a significant role in overall health by fostering a sense of purpose and connection to something greater—whether that’s a higher power, nature, or community. Recognizing this, Student Affairs is launching the Spiritual Wellness Program to provide students with the support they need to explore their spirituality, find meaning, overcome challenges, build inner peace, and connect with others.
The Spiritual Wellness Program helps students find meaning, navigate life’s challenges, and discover inner peace through practices like mindfulness and community connection. It helps students build a foundation for emotional balance and personal growth, which has positive impact on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Most importantly, this new program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and respectful space for students from all philosophical backgrounds.
Program Services:
Find community:
We connect students with over 50 religious and spiritual groups, helping them find a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
Sense of connection & purpose:
We support students in their search for meaning, encouraging practices like meditation and mindfulness to align actions with beliefs.
Spiritual care:
Our trained chaplains and spiritual advisors provide compassionate care and guidance during life’s challenges.
Events:
We host a range of events on moral, spiritual, vocational, and religious topics.
Emotional & moral dilemmas:
Our program helps students navigate ethical and spiritual aspects of their decisions.
Meet the Spiritual Wellness Chaplain Rev. Cindy Solomon-Klebba
Rev. Cindy Solomon-Klebba serves as a Chaplain for the Spiritual Wellness Program. A human rights advocate, historian, minister, and educator, she has served in ordained ministry for nearly three decades. With a B.A. and M.A. in History from the University of Colorado (Colorado Springs), Rev. Solomon-Klebba spent over a decade working with behavior-challenged students in Colorado, advocating for student rights and the dignity of all students.
Currently completing her PhD in History at the University of Utah, she also teaches courses in women’s history, U.S. history, and gender studies. Her ministry experience spans several states, and she has spoken at numerous rallies and conferences, championing social change and legal rights for oppressed communities. She lives in Utah with her wife of 29 years and their daughter, who is currently attending the University of Utah.
Visit Our Office
The Spiritual Wellness Program is located in Room 350 of the Student Services Building.
Phone: 801.581.7776
Email: SpiritualWellness@utah.edu