At University Connected Learning, artificial intelligence is helping streamline communication between systems that traditionally don’t work well together. Program Coordinator Taber Tang used AI to automate the once time-intensive process of creating Outlook events for classes—reducing the workload from two to three full days to just three hours. This efficiency not only saves significant staff time but also minimizes errors and allows the team to focus on more meaningful work.
A multidisciplinary team at the University of Utah is using artificial intelligence and computer vision to develop advanced imaging biomarkers that enhance cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning. Led by Beatrice Knudsen, one key research direction focuses on creating computational tissue biomarkers, while the broader team integrates histopathology, radiology, and clinical data into multi-modal algorithms. Supported by major federal grants and cross-department collaboration, this work is advancing precision cancer care and generating impactful publications and training opportunities.
University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine Research Associate Professor George G. Vega Yon and his software development team use agentic AI as a human-guided co-developer to accelerate CDC-funded public health projects. AI assists with coding, testing, and rapid prototyping while researchers remain fully in the loop, enabling faster responses to real-world needs such as measles outbreak modeling.
The University of Utah College of Law is using AI to enhance its online visual storytelling. Communications Manager Lindsay Wilcox uses Photoshop’s Generative Expand tool to intelligently extend student and faculty photos so they fit website banner dimensions without distortion. This AI-assisted process streamlines content creation, improves the look and consistency of profile pages, and helps the college present a more polished, welcoming online presence. Contributors include Lindsay Wilcox, Henry Randolph, and Jonelle White.
At the University of Utah College of Social Work, AI-powered Adobe tools are being used to significantly improve the quality and efficiency of audio editing for marketing materials. Jennifer Nozawa, Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications, uses these tools to quickly enhance clarity and consistency in recordings, reducing manual effort and producing professional-grade sound. With IT approval ensuring proper use, this initiative showcases how AI can streamline communications workflows and elevate the impact of marketing content in higher education.