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Deseret News: The ‘Happiness Journey’ is underway at the University of Utah

Written by Press | September 13, 2024

The University of Utah began the new school year with an interesting approach. Its leaders made a unique effort to pair knowledge with something perhaps even more valuable: wisdom. And they turned to The Professor of Happiness, Arthur C Brooks, to do it. The university made 4,500 copies of Build the Life You Want, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, available to new students as the school year got underway in August. Brooks’ team also has provided a comprehensive range of resources to complement the book. Faculty and staff are free to incorporate them into class curriculum, including making happiness a campus theme. Read the full article to learn more.