On Oct. 31, 2024, a copy of the famous video game, Minecraft was released free to the public. In this version of the video game, you can run, jump, dig and explore, just like in the original. However, what’s strange is that the game wasn’t programmed, it was generated from millions of hours of Minecraft […]
A new social media challenge called #PieItForward is encouraging people to raise awareness about sex trafficking and child exploitation. Participants take a whipped cream pie to the face on video, donate the price of a pie to Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), and challenge others to join in. As the #PieItForward campaign gains traction, many are […]
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 […]
UVU’s Language Hub, developed over two years, offers innovative language learning and career-boosting opportunities for the global job market This school year sees the opening of a “21st century” language learning lab for UVU students: the Language Hub, located in LA 020. This new facility supports eight languages across 126 classes in UVU’s Department of […]
Utah Valley fell to North Dakota 77-71 for their first loss this season. UVU will host North Dakota in a few weeks.
James Seo is an internet sensation who creates a lot of content at UVU with fellow UVU students in his ‘$1 or mystery gift’ challenge videos. With the recent controversy surrounding Mr. Beast, the impact of their collaboration on his career comes into question. With 1.5 million followers on Instagram and over 3 million subscribers […]
MrBeast has faced controversy along the lines of racist remarks, mistreatment of contestants, and sexual misconduct. Jimmy Donaldson, famously known as MrBeast, is a YouTuber with 329 million subscribers. He is known for his large giveaways and challenges. His most popular challenge is a recreation of the Netflix series “Squid Games” in real life. However, […]
On Oct. 28, 2024, at the Vallejo Auditorium in the Keller Building (KB). Four student researchers at Utah Valley University (UVU) presented their research from a collaborative study between The Center for National Security Studies (CNSS), The Herbert Institute and UVU’s Neuromarketing SMART Lab. The study’s aim was to monitor the effects of deepfake technology, […]
Utah Valley University’s Fourth Annual Growth and Prosperity Summit discusses the future of its student’s housing needs. Utah Valley University consistently boasts that it develops Utah’s growing workforce, but what opportunities exist for its students after graduation? While Utah has high home-ownership rates, younger individuals consistently face challenges finding affordable housing. In 2022, only 12% […]
Utah Valley used a 15-0 run to start the game to take down UTEP by a score of 89-60 in their second game of the year.