Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and Unitek Learning Partner to Expand Graduate Nursing Education Pathways
PROVO, Utah — Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) and Unitek Learning have announced a new partnership designed to expand access to graduate nursing education and strengthen the healthcare workforce. Through the articulation agreement, graduates of Unitek Learning institutions (including Eagle Gate College, Unitek College of Nursing, Provo College, and Brookline College) will have a streamlined pathway to pursue RMU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and […]
Utah 2034 Launches Inaugural Education Committee
The Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games announced the formation of its Utah 2034 Education Committee. The 16-person advisory committee brings together leaders from education, business, nonprofit, and sport who share a commitment to empowering Utah’s next generation. The committee will provide strategic guidance, foster partnerships, and develop statewide initiatives that […]
my529 extends incentiFive program eligibility
The five-year incentive program encourages education saving by rewarding Utah families who contribute $100 each year for five years with up to $929 in incentives from my529 Due to the success of the pilot year, my529’s incentiFive Program has been renewed for four more cohort years: 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030. Sign-ups for the 2027 cohort begin September 1, 2026. Eligible Utah parents may enroll during the sign-up period and make a minimum contribution of $100 for each of the first five years into their child’s my529 account. If […]
Utah Valley University’s Algae-Fighting Barge Means Cleaner Water and Safer Shores on Utah Lake
OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University (UVU) Associate Professor of Chemistry Kevin Shurtleff, Ph.D., and a team of students are working to address the harmful algal blooms (HABs) that plague Utah Lake with a patented floating filtration barge that cleans the water at the source of the worst algae blooms. The 34-foot-long, 10-foot-wide watercraft weighs about […]
Ballet West Principal Artist Tyler Gum to Retire, Named Assistant Director at Ballet Lubbock
SALT LAKE CITY —Ballet West announces that Principal Artist Tyler Gum will retire from the stage following the company’s production of Dracula, Oct. 23–31, 2026, concluding a professional dance career of more than 16 years. Gum has accepted the position of Assistant Artistic Director at Ballet Lubbock, beginning Aug. 3, 2026. He will return to Ballet West for Dracula rehearsals and performances […]
Ballet West and Park City Opera Announce First-Ever Collaboration
Premieres August 21 and 23 | Located at the Eccles Center In Park City SALT LAKE CITY —Dancers from Ballet West II, Ballet West’s pre-professional company, will take the stage this August alongside the cast of Park City Opera’s production of Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, performing Aug. 21 and 23, 2026, at the Eccles Center for […]
University of Utah Programs Help Meet Growing Demand for Healthcare Support Professionals
July 22, 2026 – Salt Lake City, Utah – As healthcare occupations are projected to generate approximately 1.9 million openings annually over the next decade, healthcare organizations in Utah and across the nation continue to seek qualified professionals to fill critical workforce needs. University of Utah Professional Education is helping meet that demand through flexible medical and dental […]
CLEAR eGates Are Strengthening Security
CLEAR is the Standard for Trusted Identity The celebration of America’s 250th birthday will bring record-breaking travel volume over the holiday weekend, and as more than 11 million travelers have experienced CLEAR’s secure eGates, we are proud to be strengthening security and enhancing the travel experience across America. CLEAR eGates fortify security, unlock massive operational […]
Ballet West Welcomes New Board Members
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (July, 2026) – Ballet West has appointed several respected professionals to its Board of Directors this past year: Rachel Otto, Kelley Rogge, Shelley Ruff, Katie Tozer, and Mikaela Cook Wilson each bringing a distinct mix of professional expertise and community leadership. “Ballet West prides itself on its engaged and active Board of Directors,” said […]
Deer Valley’s 5th Annual Mountain Beer Festival
DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (July 8, 2026) – Deer Valley Resort raises a glass to Utah’s craft brewing scene with the fifth annual Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival. The weekend kicks off with a special Brewmaster Dinner on Friday, Sept. 18, followed by two days of refreshing sips from Utah breweries, scenic chairlift rides, culinary offerings, live music, and […]