Responds to criticism they didn’t consult faculty on the change In October 2019, UVU signed a five-year contract with MBS Direct, a subsidiary of Barnes and Noble, making them the sole online textbook retailer for students. The contract, which is still being implemented campus-wide, removes textbooks from the UVU Bookstore and moves all sales to […]
Dear Wolverines, 2020 is a year that will go down in history. It’s a time where we must come together to fight two pandemics —COVID-19 and racial injustice. As the world is faced with uncertainty, we strive to represent UVU and keep you up to date on the challenges and hopes that arise. I am […]
When I look back at my previous three years attending Utah Valley University, there are many moments to choose from as the most “life-changing” — I’ve covered countless athletic events, done plenty of postgame interviews and have seen many back-and-forth games come down to an epic finish. When I think of the most important experiences […]
The brand-new artificial turf field at UCCU Ballpark was severely damaged after two teenagers drove stolen vehicles across the field on Saturday, June 27 — potentially costing more than $100,000 to repair. Scott Trotter, senior director of communications for Utah Valley University, said the perpetrators were captured by security cameras walking toward the ballpark around […]
In case you haven’t noticed, everything is complicated right now. So I thought I would answer a couple questions I’ve been seeing on social media and hearing from friends and compile them into one big corona virus guide.
Back in the seemingly distant past, the Student Life and Wellness Center was filled on any given night with students bowling, rock climbing, exercising and even playing video games. Intramural leagues competed in dozens of sports and the center regularly hosted events for students of all kinds. But, even if the COVID-19 pandemic has forced […]
When cases of COVID-19 flooded the world last March, Utah Valley University finished the semester online and all UVU sports were canceled, a wave of uncertainty swept over both students and faculty. Now, five months after the switch to online schooling and the shutdown of all UVU athletics, uncertainty is still present. Nevertheless, there are […]
In spite of the warming weather, UVU’s campus has been left mostly empty both inside and out of the buildings following the announcement for students to limit their time in the grounds for the duration of the semester. (Photo by Natasha Colburn) Fall semester 2020 is going to look different for Wolverines. Since the World […]
As college students across the country face an uncertain fall semester, international students face an even bigger challenge: they can either attend classes in-person during a pandemic or face possible deportation. According to a new guideline released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE), international students will not be issued new student visas […]
In an interview with the provost of Utah Valley University, Dr. Wayne Vaught gives insight into how the administration is tackling coronavirus concerns for the fall 2020 semeste