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University of Utah opens Native Ascent House for Indigenous students

As of September 2026: Leads the Native Ascent program

Eleven Indigenous students now live in Native Ascent House, a red-brick residential facility on the University of Utah's Officer's Circle geared to Native American students. It is the first Native-focused living-learning community in Utah and the surrounding region.

Updated Sep 6

Notable Quotes

"Huge milestone for us." — to KSL on the house opening

from University of Utah opens Native Ascent House for Indigenous students · Updated Sep 6

"Working alongside our students and helping create or build the Native Ascent House has been one of the most meaningful parts of this journey." — via @theU

from University of Utah opens Native Ascent House for Indigenous students · Updated Sep 6