The landscape of American higher education looks vastly different this year than those preceding it. The global pandemic has brought to light the intricacies of the university system and highlighted all things related, both good and bad. Consequently, Business Insider, an acclaimed American financial and business website compiled a ranking that considers the return on […]
Students of the UVU Transportation and Technologies department will collaborate with faculty and other industry professionals to restore the iconic “Bombshell Betty” racecar. “Bombshell Betty,” the 1952 Buick which has broken world records over the past several years, is to be restored with the intention of more world record fame. The goal of the restoration […]
As the end of fall semester approaches, UVU reminded students about the planned shift to remote learning following Thanksgiving break. In a letter issued by the university on Nov. 20, UVU reaffirmed the fact that the change to remote learning was always the plan. “This change was implemented before the semester began and will act […]
As part of Gov. Herbert’s executive order in response to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Utah, UVU students attending at least one on-campus class are required to receive weekly coronavirus tests. This section of the order is intended to detect any asymptomatic carriers of the virus, as adults ages 18-35 are more likely than […]
On Monday, Vaughn Brown, 55, was caught trespassing by UVU police in the Fulton Library around 5 a.m. The UVU Fulton Library is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Brown, a known transient with a record for trespassing all around Utah County, has now […]
UVU’s Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism kicked off their annual Super Spectrum Showcase and Soiree with a new, online spin this year. The gallery, which offers individuals on the autism spectrum the opportunity to present their artwork, will be hosted via webpage this year. A “surprise blessing” said Laurie Bowen, associate director at the university’s […]
The UVU Wasatch Campus has initiated a service project for the Peace House in Park City from Nov. 1-14. The Peace House is a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The Peace House was opened in 1995 after a woman was killed by her husband in a Park City parking […]
Dr. Pauli Alin had suspicions that UVU students were somehow cheating in his class. The current UVU assistant professor in the technology management program later figured out it was a form of cheating called contract cheating. Contract cheating occurs when students buy written assignments online. Students sometimes also pay family members or friends to write […]
Amid recent surges in COVID-19 cases, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced 4 mandates to help combat the spread of the virus. This announcement came during the governor’s desperate plea to citizens via a video message on Nov. 8. “We must do more and we must do it now,” Herbert said urging citizens to remain “vigilant” […]
Despite social distancing limitations, the Utah Valley University Woodbury Art Museum has developed innovative solutions to share art by making the 2020 Faculty Art Show virtual. The show boasts more than 70 original pieces designed to investigate themes of systems, surfaces, subjects and symbolism. Inspiration for the concept of the show came from Italian Renaissance […]