| Vol. 7 | No. 3 | WINTER 1997-98 |
F E A T U R E S
Officially, he was provost. But during two years as second in command at Michigan, new Utah President James Bernard Machen earned credit for rescuing the school from crisis.
by Anne Palmer Peterson; photos by Jenny Risher
As both consultant and participant, the University struggles with the dilemmas that face decision-makers in planning future highways and land use for the Wasatch Front.
by Terry Newfarmer
Geneticists at the University train their sight on a gene defect that causes macular degeneration, the leading cause of legal blindness in people over 65.
by Elaine Jarvik
The University develops strategies to help international teaching assistants achieve success in the classroom.
by Karen Wolf
Courses integrating art and science are wellsprings of campus creativity.
by Jeffrey R Haney
News of the University.
Between Two Worlds
by Katharine Coles
Super-cyclist Marty Jemison BS'89.
by Peta Owens
Alumni Advocates head to Capitol Hill.
by Micquelle Corry
New
University of Utah President J. Bernard Machen
Photo by Jenny Risher
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