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University Neighborhood Partners Selected as 2026 Aspen Institute Weaver Award Community Host

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University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) has been selected as one of just 25 organizations nationwide to receive the Aspen Institute’s 2026 Weaver Award, following a highly competitive process that drew hundreds of applicants. The $225,000 award recognizes UNP’s national leadership in cultivating trust, belonging, and meaningful connection between the University of Utah and communities across Salt […]

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January 29, 2026

Partners in the Park 2025

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At UNP, summertime means Partners in the Park! We hope you will join us at the events this year! June 10 | 6 to 8 p.m. Jordan Park | 1060 S 900 W June 24 | 6 to 8 p.m. Parkway Park | 3405 W Parkway Blvd (2700 S) July 8 | 6 to 8 […]

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May 15, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Jasmine and the Hartland Youth Center

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Jasmine Montoya, UNP’s adored Youth Center Coordinator, recently left her position to continue her dreams of working in health care. However, UNP, the westside, and especially the youth she has worked with for so many years will always be a part of her. Stating, “I am the Youth Center Coordinator darn it! Remember me!” Jasmine […]

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February 13, 2025

Get to Know UNP’s Current Student Interns!

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As a department of the University of Utah, University Neighborhood Partners (UNP) have several student interns and graduate assistants who engage with UNP staff and the west side community through university conducted programs. In this post, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the amazing interns currently working with UNP and the many programs that brought […]

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November 11, 2024

Jarred Martinez receives Staff Excellence Award

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We are excited to announce that Jarred “JR” Martinez, was one of the eight recipients of the 2024 University of Utah Staff Excellence Awards (USEA)! USEA recognizes superior service and ongoing contributions by the University’s full-time and part-time employees. To be selected as a USEA recipient is a very high honor and is a sign […]

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October 28, 2024

Teresa Molina Receives Distinguished Faculty in Service Award

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UNP enthusiastically congratulates Associate Director, Dr. Teresa Molina, the 2024 recipient of the University of Utah’s Distinguished Faculty in Service Award! She and other faculty award recipients were formally recognized by President Randall and members of the university leadership team. Megan Medina, the Associate Director for Community Engaged Learning & Scholarships at the U, congratulated […]

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May 10, 2024

Community Scholar in Residence/Community Resident in Action Awards

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Community Scholar in Residence  The UNP Community Scholar in Residence is a $12,240 award given to a full-time, tenure or non-tenure track, faculty member of the University of Utah over TWO academic years ($6,120/year). A request for proposals is issued every two years. This award serves as a catalyst for University of Utah faculty involved […]

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May 1, 2024

We are hiring!

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We are hiring an Environmental Justice Partnership Manager. This is a 2-year grant funded position that may be extended with future funding opportunities. Under the direction of UNP and working closely with the Salt Lake City Sustainability Department, the Environmental Justice Partnership Manager will serve as the main point of contact UNP for Salt Lake […]

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December 18, 2023

2023 Partners in the Park

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Partners in the Park Season is in Swing! This year’s Partners in the Park events are under way, and we are back in West Valley this summer. We will be joining up with University of Utah Health at the Healthy Start West Valley event in August. These events provide so much fun and connection for […]

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June 26, 2023