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That鈥檚 why we have resources to help you be involved in their college experience every step of the way, from move-in day to graduation.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The Parent & Supporter Checklist will show you how you can get your student on the right track.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Check out our Webinar Series for more information, and make sure to sign up for our newsletter, The Loop.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn" href="https://belong.utah.edu/webinars/">View Our Webinar Series</a> <a class="btn black" href="https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1986327/1964822/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Join The Loop</a></p> </div> </div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="pg-12-1" class="panel-grid panel-has-style" ><div class="siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-12-1" data-stretch-type="full" ><div id="pgc-12-1-0" class="panel-grid-cell" ><div class="panel-cell-style panel-cell-style-for-12-1-0" ><div id="panel-12-1-0-0" class="so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child" data-index="1" ><div class="so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base" > <div class="siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget"> <h2>President Taylor Randall's Message for<br /> <span class="alt">Parents and Supporters</span></h2> <hr class="left" /> <p>Welcome to the University of Utah family, where U Belong. We look forward to partnering with you to support your student鈥檚 academic journey. Our commitment to your student鈥檚 personal growth and career success is reflected in our welcoming environment, wide range of majors, robust research opportunities, and track record of alumni achievements. We value your student鈥檚 presence and potential, and we strive to ensure each student feels a sense of belonging and empowerment. Thank you for entrusting us with their education and future. 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