A Sierra location in Oregon Credit | Photo By Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0

Combatting the Cold: Student Edition 

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January 13, 2025

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When it comes to college: Affordability is everything College is many things: a place of higher learning, a chance for growth, and a way to forge friendships that will last a lifetime, but being in college can be a trying time too. Many students face financial obstacles, whether it is paying tuition, finding enough time […]

Headshot of Alex Dunn | Photo Courtesy of Larry H. Miller

Alex Dunn: Unconventional Success 

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November 22, 2024

schedule 3 min read

Alex Dunn, a managing partner of the Larry H Miller company, provided his time and insight to students on Sept. 19th and shares his personal experience in the world of entrepreneurship.   He started out as an entrepreneur in Boston, starting a company and moving onto the next. During his lecture, Dunn expressed his passion for […]

A Set of Skit boots within UVU's OAC Store | Photo by Jeremy Curle

Outdoor Adventure: A More Informative Way to Explore Utah 

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November 22, 2024

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Students can Ski on down to the UVU Outdoor Adventure Center to fulfill all their adventuring needs, rainy or shine. The Outdoor Adventure Center, located in the Student Center at UVU, provides a more affordable way for students to enjoy the natural beauty that Utah provides through its various mountains and Ski Resorts. During the […]

Tyler Jennings interviewing Gilbert Lee and Nate Walkingshaw (left to right) | Photo by Jackson Lohman

Boost24: Empowering Utah’s Next Wave of Entrepreneurs at UVU

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November 20, 2024

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OREM – Entrepreneurs from all over Utah filled the Keller Building for Boost24, a day-long conference all about building startups, connecting with mentors and sharing authentic startup stories. Attendees found themselves hearing from an impressively experienced array of speakers making Boost24 a standout experience. Boosting Success The mastermind behind the conference was Tyler Jennings, an […]

Student textbooks available through Wolverine Access | Photo by Carter Bertasso

A New Way to Buy Textbooks 

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November 8, 2024

schedule 3 min read

Starting with the Spring 2025 semester, UVU is adopting a new textbook purchasing program called ‘Wolverine Access.’ University leadership is hopeful that the program will aid in affordability, accessibility, and sustainability to ensure predictable course materials costs for students. With Wolverine Access, students will be automatically opted in to pay a flat rate of $250 […]

Image of paperback english literature from the Fulton Library | Photo by Carter Bertasso

Wolverine Access: A Brave New Step Forward? 

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November 8, 2024

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The new textbook purchasing system, known as Wolverine Access, has now become a center of controversy as both students and faculty argue for and against it. The new system will charge students $250 to electronically access their materials for the semester, with access to said materials expiring at the end of it. The new system […]

UVU COMM: Where a COMM degree leads

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October 22, 2024

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Utah Valley University has over 100 bachelor’s degrees and is well known for its inclusion, diversity, and endless possibilities. However, one of its most broad degrees sets the landscape for many students. Applied Communications and Public Relations & Strategic Communication (PRSC) scope out endless possibilities for a career in the UVU Communications Department (COMM). Whether you […]

Banking: More Than Just a Checking Account 

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October 7, 2024

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Bank of Utah CEO Ben Browning spoke at Utah Valley University, sharing his journey into finance and the importance of defining personal success. He emphasized the impact of banking on communities, the value of mentorship, and life lessons on making ethical decisions and staying active in your pursuits.

The Deal with the Campus Store 

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September 3, 2024

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photo credit: Hyeju Kim, UVU Marketing UVU is home to over 45,000 students and every student needs supplies. Whether it’s notebooks, pencils, bags or electronics. The costs of these supplies have been rising and adding to the workloads that students deal with each semester. Fortunately, there is a place on campus that won’t completely drain […]