COVID-19’s impact in UVU
It’s been several years since COVID-19 began to affect people’s everyday lives. Students and teachers weigh in on their experiences.
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Free menstrual products to be available for all students
UVUSA announced that after four years of securing proper funding, approvals, and withstanding supply chain issues, free menstrual products will be available READ MORE
COVID-19 classroom monitoring update
On Jan. 20 Utah Valley University released an announcement via email regarding the process of COVID-19 classroom monitoring. The announcement noted that READ MORE
Student Life seeks to increase fees, day two of student fee hearings
The Student Development & Well Being department is seeking a $2.47 increase to its portion of student fees to continue funding for READ MORE
Native American communities have highest vaccination rates in US
On Sept. 2, The L.A. Times posted an interview about how Native Americans have the highest vaccination rates. They talked about how READ MORE
UVU to require COVID-19 vaccination by spring 2022
Utah Valley University will require on-campus students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 beginning in 2022, the university announced on Monday Aug. 30. READ MORE
University VP sponsors bill to limit future mask requirements at universities
Kate Hickman contributed to this report. During May’s special session of the Utah Legislature, UVU vice president Val Peterson sponsored a bill READ MORE
Utah County residents over 16 now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
Ahead of Utah’s April 1st vaccination availability for all adult residents, Utah County residents older than 16 can now schedule a COVID-19 READ MORE
End in sight as state sets goal for eventual mask removal
Despite a significant drop in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, on Utah has renewed the state-wide mask mandate first issued in November READ MORE
Orem thrives despite economic storm of 2020
Despite the economic uncertainty that Utah has faced throughout the year due to COVID-19, one city has been able to weather the READ MORE