Student Affairs’ Pillar Events have been defined as large-scale, thoughtfully curated events designed to serve as cornerstones of the college experience. They aim to cut through the noise of hundreds of campus events and provide students with consistent, high-impact experiences to look forward to each year. This fall, Student Affairs is taking the next step: formally classifying Pillar Events into three categories—social, belonging, and health & wellness.
At Student Affairs, we understand that supporting student well-being is essential for academic success — a priority that continues to guide our work today. To strengthen this commitment, the division has introduced four Health & Wellness Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), a critical step in the Adapting to Student Needs strategic plan.
The Student Health and Wellness team is joining forces with Student Affairs offices across campus to strengthen health and wellbeing by hosting eight awareness campaigns this year—inviting you to get involved and take action!
From September 28–30, the University of Utah will host the 4th annual University Health and Wellness Leadership Summit, welcoming student health and wellness leaders from across the country for a national gathering dedicated to advancing student health and well-being in higher education.
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.