University Neighborhood Partners
University Neighborhood Partners brings together University and west side people and resources in reciprocal learning, action, and benefit — a community coming together.
Check out our newest issue of Community Voices, along with other publications from UNP and our partners.
Our Neighborhoods
Learn about the communities UNP works with on Salt Lake Valley's west side.
How We Work
Read about UNP's model of community-university partnerships.
Impact
Learn about the impact that UNP-supported partners and partnerships are having.
U West Valley, launched in 2021, will include a brand new hospital and campus alongside community-campus partnerships addressing critical community priorities.
Latest News
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The Utah Conference on Community Engagement
On a warm May afternoon in Price, Utah, over 130 people gathered at USU Eastern for the 2nd Annual Utah Conference on Community Engagement (UCCE), facilitated by USU’s Transforming Communities Institute (TCI).
Wednesday, September 02, 2026 07:05 PM
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Finding Family, Building Community
In a classroom at the Hartland Partnership center, over 30 Glendale neighborhood residents gathered for the Utah Community Advocate Network (UCAN) monthly meeting. This exact spot is where many west side resident leaders gain knowledge, university credit, leadership experience, and grow their network.
Wednesday, September 02, 2026 07:05 PM
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Bridging Voices and Policy: A New Model for Climate Partnership
Resident input has always been foundational to the community partnership work that comes out of the UNP network. In its early days Irene Fisher, UNP’s founding director, conducted over 200 conversations with west side residents to develop UNP.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 12:08 AM
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Cultivating a New Generation of Leaders on the West Side
In 2023 the opportunity arose to partner with the Climate of Hope (COH). This collaborative effort was made between The Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) , HC4Y&F and UNP.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 12:30 AM
