University of Utah Hosted Fall STEM Career Fair
The event drew over 1,700 students seeking internships and job opportunities from 100 different employers.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Job Fairs
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U Career Success held its fall 2026 STEM Internship and Career Fair at the A. Ray Olpin Union Student Union Ballroom. The event welcomed 1,786 students to engage with approximately 100 employers in attendance.
Why it matters
The fair supports the university's institutional impact plan, which strives to secure post-graduation employment for 90% of students. This event is one of 26 career fairs organized by the department annually to connect students with professional opportunities.
The career fair drew 1,786 student attendees and 100 employers to the university campus. This event contributes to a broader institutional goal of achieving a 90% employment rate for graduating students.
The players
U Career Success
This department serves as the central hub for career development, coaching, and internship programming at the University of Utah.
The details
Open to all students regardless of major, the event featured employers vetted through the Handshake platform and relationship managers to verify opportunity alignment. U Career Success also provides ongoing resources including headshots, interview studios, and professional clothing.
Timeline
The STEM Internship and Career Fair occurred on Sept. 22, 2026.
The next STEM Fair is scheduled for the spring semester of 2027.
Market Landscape
This career fair serves as a critical bridge between academic preparation and the competitive workforce. It functions as a key component of the University of Utah's impact plan, which targets 90% employment for graduates.
Current students and alumni who graduated within the last two years can access ongoing career coaching and professional resources like headshots and interview studios. These services help attendees maximize the value of university-hosted recruiting events.
The takeaway
Students should leverage the university's year-round career coaching and interview studio resources to prepare for upcoming recruiting cycles. Developing these professional assets early can improve success rates at large-scale hiring events.
What happens next
A follow-up STEM Fair for students is currently scheduled to take place in the spring of 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about local opportunities through the Job Fairs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Utah Chronicle.
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