UVU receives scholarship from Nu Skin

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June 5, 2014

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Tiffany Frandsen, News Editor @Tiffany_mf Photo Credit: Byron Harward   To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Nu Skin is granting a $30,000 scholarship to UVU for information systems and technology students. President Matthew Holland accepted the grant at the anniversary observance on June 5. “UVU plays a remarkable role here in our community,” said Steve Lund, executive […]

Proposal to save UTOPIA

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June 3, 2014

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Orem city is considering a proposal to forge a public-private partnership (PPP) with Macquarie, an Australia-based investment group, to complete the UTOPIA fiber-optic infrastructure and network. There are two meetings scheduled to present the proposal to the public: June 5 at 5 p.m. and June 19 and 6 p.m., both at the Senior Friendship Center […]

Rally to rescue the Salt Lake Tribune

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May 31, 2014

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Local politicians, activists and citizens gathered at the Salt Lake City and County Building on May 31 for a rally to save the Salt Lake Tribune. Troy Williams, from KRCL, introduced current and former journalists, state legislators and other prominent Utahns who spoke in support of the Tribune. State Senator Jim Dabakis (D- Salt Lake […]

Faculty shifts announced at UVU

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May 30, 2014

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Dr. Kyle Reyes is leaving his position as special assistant to the president for a new position in the School of Education, where he will teach and lead on inclusivity, multicultural education and diversity. On July 1, his title will gain two words and he will begin as special assistant to the president for inclusion. […]

Judge ends legal limbo for 1,000 same-sex couples in Utah

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May 20, 2014

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Utah must recognize the same-sex marriages that were performed in the 17-day period that allowed the marriages of same-sex couples, ruled District Judge Dale A. Kimball on Monday. The ruling requires the state of Utah to recognize and “afford these same-sex marriages all the protections, benefits and responsibilities given to all marriages under Utah law.” […]

UVU in alliance to start drone test site in Utah

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April 21, 2014

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The Utah State legislature passed a resolution that expresses the Legislature’s interest and support of Utah’s pursuit of a test site for unmanned aircraft systems, or as they are commonly known, drones. Gov. Gary Herbert signed the resolution, HCR-3, which urges the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to determine whether a test site for UAS […]

Globally acclaimed speaker to deliver keynote address

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April 12, 2014

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Wes Moore, best-selling author of “The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Faces,” army combat veteran and Executive Producer/host of PBS series “Coming Home with Wes Moore” will be the keynote speaker at UVU’s 2014 commencement. His address will focus on the impact of an education, the importance of mentors, and the profound effect of […]

Proposed Pell Grant reform

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April 7, 2014

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Roughly 37 million students in the United States have student loans, bringing the national total owed to $1 trillion. Tuition costs are trending further upward. Both the federal and Utah state governments have made post-secondary education a priority, but the main reason students are dropping out nationally is for financial reasons. To combat this, the […]

This is your brain on faith

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March 24, 2014

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Photo credit: Gabi Campbell Researchers from the University of Utah are conducting a study called “The Religious Brain Project” to understand how the brain reacts during spiritual experiences. The study is led by Jeffrey Anderson, Associate Professor of Neuroradiology and Bioengineering at the University of Utah. He and fellow researchers Michael Ferguson and Jared Nielsen […]