The Utah Valley University CARE Hub’s student food access program received the 2023 NASPA Region V Innovative Program Award, which is given to a college or university that has developed an outstanding program that has benefited students and enhanced campus life. NASPA is an association of student affairs administrators in higher education and the association’s [...]
Utah Valley University (UVU) is marking National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8 with an announcement of a major fundraising milestone and an acknowledgment of the thousands of Utahns who have been the first in their families to attend college. Nearly one-third of UVU students (9,933 this year) are first-generation. Over the past [...]
Utah Valley University (UVU) confirmed its commitment to digital safety and awareness, reflected in its unique cybersecurity offerings, by releasing a video from UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez that addresses the growing issue of cybersecurity scams and phishing attacks. In the video, an animated avatar of President Tuminez warns students and staff about deceptive [...]
Planning for Utah’s future workforce needs, Utah Valley University (UVU) and Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) signed an innovative articulation agreement today, creating a seamless pathway for MTECH graduates in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and welding to earn an associate degree in business management at UVU in half the time. Today’s agreement gives MTECH graduates in [...]
As part of Native American Heritage Month, Utah Valley University (UVU) officially announced its expanded Native American Initiative along with the news that UVU will offer scholarships to indigenous students from all eight of Utah’s federally recognized tribes. With Native American students enrolling in college at half the rate of other groups nationwide, UVU [...]
Utah Valley University (UVU) saw a 3.61% growth in enrollment, with a record 44,653 students registering for the 2023 fall semester, according to the annual report just released by the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). Full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment increased to 28,994, up more than 4.87%. The strong fall enrollment follows one of the university’s [...]
Public education is essential for families, because when children are in school, their parents can go to work knowing their kids are in good hands. However, traditional education methods can be difficult for students with disabilities. Luckily, the Children First Education Fund provides scholarships and other aid to those who need it most. On [...]
Nothing is guaranteed. Life is a balance of risk/reward or sometimes a sense of luck vs. lack. However, when we contribute our full effort and hone our skills, we are creating our own good luck. Application of this principle works in our personal lives, in business, and when the state supports individuals to create [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Ogden-Weber Technical College This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah is blessed with many great universities, colleges, and technical schools. One of those is Ogden Weber Technical College led today by President & CEO James Taggart, who tells us more. JAMES TAGGART: Ogden-Weber Technical College has [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Salt Lake Community College This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Salt Lake Community College now serves more than 60,000 students on 10 campuses, and online. College President Deneece Huftalin is here to share information about a recent change. Deneece Huftalin: Salt Lake Community College now has [...]
