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University of Utah renews Utes name agreement with Ute tribe through 2031

As of September 2026: In office; signed the 2026 memorandum for the university

The University of Utah and the Ute Indian Tribe signed a new five-year agreement on Aug. 28, extending the school's right to use the Utes name through August 2031. The university announced the deal Sept. 11. It increases scholarships, extends eligibility to descendants of tribal members, and sends mobile health clinics to the Uintah and Ouray Reservation.

Updated Sep 19