According to the Daily Herald an average of 59,547 fans gathered to watch the Brigham Young University football team face off with a formidable foe in 2019. Despite being just four miles to the northwest, Utah Valley University’s difference in attendance is drastically lower. If you were to take away the attendance from football games, […]
As a large commuter school, UVU has developed a variety of options for getting to and from the Orem campus. Whether you’re in a car, on public transportation or a bicycle, there are several key areas and campus services that every student should be aware of. No matter your form of transportation, every commuter should […]
As the world drew away from daily commutes and toward socially distanced activities, the growing popularity of biking through 2020-21 speaks to the perduring relevance of biking. Many credit this phenomenon to a bicycle’s ability to transcend its primary function. While many ride bikes as a pastime, various organizations including the local Provo Bicycle Collective […]
BIPOC is an acronym referring to “Black, Indigenous and People of Color,” according to The BIPOC Project. In the Fall 2020 semester, over 20% of UVU students self-identified as a race or ethnicity other than “white,” according to UVU’s Institutional Research on Inclusion and Diversity. In addition to programs and departments on campus, more of […]
Utah Valley University hosts a wide range of services to support students from all walks of life. In addition to programs and departments, several clubs that support BIPOC communities are covered here. There is a place for YOU at UVU. LGBT Student Services The LGBT Student Services is dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ students and raising […]
Parents wishing to get a degree can do so knowing Utah Valley University prioritizes education, as well as the safety and security of students and their families. According to the Fulton Library donation site, 20% of UVU students have children of their own. To aid students in getting a degree through quality care and education, […]
As the fall semester commences it’s back to school once again, and this time it’s literal. “Back to school” also means “back to eating at school” for many students, so it’s important to know what the options are. Between campus construction and the pandemic many things have changed, including dining options, hours and locations. UVU […]
It’s easy to think about wellness when physical activities such as hiking, camping, climbing and swimming abound. However, as the summer comes to an end and the rigors of a new semester set in, health often takes a back seat to the seemingly “more important” matters. While it’s important to prioritize education, health and wellness […]
I am First is part of UVU’s First-Generation Student Initiative program that “seeks to provide first-generation students with evidence-based support needed to thrive in their university experience.” It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located in the First-generation Student Success Center in LC 412. Being a first-generation college […]
Utah Valley redshirt sophomore center Fardaws Aimaq announced on the “Making The Madness” podcast that he will be returning to UVU next season. The return of the Wolverines standout center could help them to realize their goal of winning a WAC title this upcoming season. “To put it simply man, I’m coming back,” said Aimaq […]