UVU Announces New Board of Trustees Leadership
Utah Valley University (UVU) has appointed Scott M. Smith as UVU Board of Trustees chair, Jeanette Bennett as first vice chair, Jeremy Hafen as second vice chair. The appointments are effective immediately. The changes were made as Rick Nielsen, Kara North, Paul Thompson, and Noel Vallejo finished their board terms last week. Other new board members […]
Repertory Dance Theatre Proudly Announces its 2025-2026 Season
Repertory Dance Theatre is thrilled to celebrate 60 years of revolutionary modern dance Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT), the nation’s premier modern dance repertory company, proudly announces its 2025-2026 season, celebrating 60 years of revolutionary modern dance. RDT’s Diamond Anniversary season honors the company’s rich history while propelling them forward with renewed purpose. This season RDT […]
National Ability Center Appoints Jamie Starr as Marketing Director
Veteran Nonprofit and Outdoor Industry Marketer to Drive NAC’s Strategic Vision Ahead of 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games The National Ability Center (NAC), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities through adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures, today announced the appointment of Jamie Starr as its new Marketing Director. “We are thrilled to welcome Jamie to the National Ability […]
Ballet West Expands Board with Nonprofit and Communications Leaders
Ballet West has appointed three accomplished professionals to its Board of Directors – Courtney Miller Hawks, Jennifer Huntsman, and Amanda Schmieder – bringing fresh expertise in nonprofit development to support the company’s continued growth and community impact. In addition to welcoming new board members, Ballet West has also announced that Huntsman will serve as chair-elect. […]
Miller Sports + Entertainment to Host Second Annual ‘Béisbol en Salt Lake’ Event Featuring Exhibition Games with Los Venados de Mazatlan and Los Charros de Jalisco October 11-12, 2025
Miller Sports + Entertainment announced today the second annual ‘Béisbol en Salt Lake’ event October 11-12, 2025. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Los Venados de Mazatlan and Los Charros de Jalisco from La Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico, will face off in two thrilling exhibition games at the brand new home of the Salt Lake Bees in South Jordan, Utah – The Ballpark at America First Square. Tickets are on sale now at beisbolensaltlake.com.
Ballet West Academy Partners with Utah Valley University to Offer College Credit for Dance Training
The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy (BWA) has partnered with Utah Valley University’s (UVU) School of the Arts to provide students the opportunity to earn college credit for their professional-level training at the Academy. This program represents one of the first collaborations of its kind in the region, allowing pre-professional ballet students to pursue higher education while continuing their rigorous dance training, eliminating the traditional choice between academic advancement and artistic development.
Poff Named Smith’s Vice President of Operations
Smith’s Food & Drug has named Jordan Poff as vice president of Operations for the company. He replaces Stacy Shaffner who has taken another position with the Fred Meyer Division
Utah Valley University Unveils Innovative Autonomous Aircraft Tug 2.0 at Provo Airport
Utah Valley University (UVU) has unveiled version 2.0 of its autonomous electric aircraft tug, a cutting-edge student-driven innovation designed to reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, and enhance airport safety. Recently demonstrated at the Provo Airport, this next-generation tug aims to transform how aircraft move on runways.
The 2025 Ivory Prize Winners Announced
Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit academic center based at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, today announced the winners of its seventh annual Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability (Ivory Prize) awards. Ivory Innovations works to source, support and scale the most compelling housing innovations through the Ivory Prize, which recognizes and funds novel solutions to the housing crisis in three areas: Construction and Design, Finance, and Policy and Regulatory Reform. In addition to national recognition and ongoing support from Ivory Innovations, each winner receives $100,000.
Spencer Fane Gains Litigator in Salt Lake City
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to welcome Adam L. Dummer to the firm’s Salt Lake City office as an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group.