Utah Valley University Center for Constitutional Studies Awarded Grant for Youth Civic Engagement
OREM, Utah – Utah Valley University (UVU) has received a $160,000 grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to support the Strengthening Youth Civic Engagement in Utah project, led by Dr. Matthew Brogdon, senior director of the Center for Constitutional Studies, with proposal development and submission support from the Office of Sponsored Programs. The project focuses on […]
Utah Valley University Welcomes Conflict‑Resolution Scholar Julia Minson for Dialogue on Civil Discourse
OREM, Utah – Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Our Better Selves for a Better America initiative and Utah Governor Spencer Cox’s Disagree Better initiative will host Julia Minson, Ph.D., professor of public policy at Harvard Kennedy School, founder of Disagreeing Better, LLC, and author of “How to Disagree Better,” for a discussion on how we can thoughtfully engage across differences. “At […]
Ensign College Holds First-Ever Commencement Inside Utah State Correctional Facility for Graduates of Prison Education Program
Over 50 incarcerated individuals to be awarded career-ready certificates as part of the faith-based education program SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Apr. 15, 2026 —Ensign College is holding its first-ever commencement ceremony inside the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) for more than 50 incarcerated students set to receive certificates as the first graduating class of the […]
Chartway Credit Union Wins Sixth Straight USA Today Top Workplaces Award
Press release courtesy of Energage Virginia Beach, VA (April 9, 2026) – Chartway Credit Union is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces Award for the sixth consecutive year. Issued by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces, the national award appears in USA Today. The Top Workplaces program […]
Children’s Center Utah Helps Children, Families Struggling with Mental Health Issues
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Children’s Center Utah has helped children and families struggling with mental health issues, behavioral problems, and trauma for years. Melissa Freitag is the Senior Clinical Director at the center. “Kids are so amazing and kindhearted,” she said. “We would like to think that everything is always going so well for […]
Weber State Launches Effort at Model Home to Promote Use of Energy-Efficient Technology
OGDEN — An energy-efficient home originally designed and built by Weber State University students and faculty to promote construction of more homes like it is now taking on a new function. The house at 2807 Quincy Ave. will instead serve as a model home and base of operations for an initiative meant to encourage homeowners […]
Ensign College Student Wins $20,000 Grand Prize at Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Ensign College students are building award-winning businesses because they are taught in an applied, mentor-driven, employer-aligned environment. Salt Lake City, UT (April, 01, 2006) — Ensign College student Liya Ngabola walked away with the $20,000 grand prize on Saturday, March 28, at the 2026 Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, a statewide student business competition hosted […]
Deer Valley Resort Names Kevin Kirksey as New VP of Marketing
DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (April 3, 2026) – Deer Valley Resort announces Kevin Kirksey as the Resort’s new Vice President of Marketing. In his new role, Kirksey will lead Deer Valley’s global brand strategy and creative direction as the Resort embarks on the next chapter of its historic Expanded Excellence story. “With more than 20 years of marketing and storytelling expertise with iconic sports brands, Kevin brings a unique perspective […]
The New my529 incentiFive Program Can Help Kickstart Your Newborn’s Education Savings
incentiFive is designed to help Utah families get an early start on an education savings habit. Here’s how it works: The family contributes at least $100 every year for the first five years to their child’s my529 account. In return, my529 will contribute $100 annually for the first four years and $529 in the fifth […]
GSBS Architects Earns Global Design Award for Mesa Temple Restoration
Landmark project recognized for exemplary historic restoration and design excellence SALT LAKE CITY and MESA, Ariz. (March 23, 2026) — GSBS Architects announced that its renovation of the Mesa Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has received a prestigious Honor Award for Religious Architecture: Restoration from the 2026 Faith & Form International Awards […]