When Jenny Mayer-Glenn retires this summer after seven years leading University Neighborhood Partners (UNP), she will leave behind a simple idea that has shaped her entire career: That communities know best how to solve the challenges they face. She began bringing community members to the table as a teacher and administrator in historically underserved schools […]
Read MoreAround 80 people attended the Stronger Together workshop on May 21st, at the University of Utah. The event was hosted by the U of U Nonprofit Network of Campus Community Leaders in partnership with the Mellon Foundation, the University of Utah School of Public Affairs, and University Neighborhood Partners (UNP). This was a follow-up to a similar […]
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce our recipients of the 2025-26 UNP community-engaged scholarship awards! These are two awards that UNP provides every two years, with each award providing around $12,000 in funding. The Community Scholar in Residence (CSIR) award goes to a faculty member, while the Community Resident in Action (CRIA) award goes to a […]
Read MoreJasmine 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 […]
Read MoreOn November 21st, 2024, Jennifer Mayer-Glenn, Director of UNP, was awarded the Utah Solutions Award at The Salt Lake Tribune’s NewsMakers Gala. The Tribune started this annual fundraising event last year to honor the incredible Utahns who shape our news. Jenny has been UNP’s Director for the past five years, working to continue building out […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreWe 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 […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah and University of Utah Health are concurrently undergoing a Strategy Refresh Process. Together as One U we serve communities and the region, lead education and discovery, and innovate care, all while being accountable for outcomes. We believe that communities, partners, and people make us who we are, and we are fully invested […]
Read MoreIn March 2020, COVID-19 hit the country. It illuminated unprecedented challenges and exposed other pandemics, including racial, economic and environmental issues which were already impacting the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities throughout the U.S. More specifically, the pandemic left many families with various crises — food and home insecurities, loss of work, […]
Read MoreIn this muddled time, the New American Academic Network (NAAN) has initiated new ways to incubate our mission and improve. Our focus is on personal development and enhancing social inclusion, as well as employment opportunities.
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