Women’s sports are ‘at risk’ due to growing deficits. Here’s why the University of Utah believes private equity will solve the problem.

Facing mounting deficits, the U. believes private equity is the best way to ensure the future of women’s sports at the university.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Utah gymnastics athlete in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

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Jason BatacaoUniversity of Utah sports reporter

Jason Batacao, a former Oklahoma City resident who graduated from the University of Oklahoma, covers the University of Utah for The Salt Lake Tribune. When he’s not covering the Utes, Jason enjoys watching movies, playing on his Xbox Series X and reading books.