Fired UVU professor sues the university

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September 12, 2019

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Former assistant professor Kemal Makasci has filed a lawsuit against UVU, claiming he was wrongfully terminated as a result of a conspiracy between two students during the 2015-2016 school year. The former professor’s lawsuit is based on the Utah Protection of Public Employees Act.  Former UVU President Matthew Holland suspended Makasci without pay during the […]

Try something new with UVU recreation

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July 31, 2019

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College isn’t just about papers and deadlines. It’s also about the experience, and the UVU campus recreation department has plenty of opportunities to try something new, from gaming to rock climbing.  Student Life and Wellness Center The Student Life and Wellness Center has a large array of classes for students to try any type of […]

UVU Students Impacted by Immigration Issues

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April 24, 2019

schedule 5 min read

Throughout time, people have migrated from one place to another in order to obtain resources. Nowadays, migration has a new impetus: searching for a better life by escaping the turmoil of home. UVU students who are immigrants, or whose parents emigrated to the U.S., are familiar with the struggles of coming to a new land […]

A breakdown of student fees

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April 15, 2019

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The amount and allocation of student fees for the 2019-2020 school year has been finalized. These fees are collected from students separately from tuition costs and serve to fund various activities and accounts specifically for students across campus.

BYU sweeps UVU in extras for the Crosstown Clash series

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March 20, 2019

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Photo by Michelle Rivas The final of a two game series was played in the Crosstown Clash at UCCU ballpark Tuesday night. Those in attendance were treated to a show of offensive output from both Utah Valley and Brigham Young University. The Cougars were able to outlast the Wolverines in extra innings 14-13. Though the […]

Former UVU employee charged with defrauding school

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February 28, 2019

schedule 4 min read

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] UVU has released a statement saying that the Utah Attorney General’s office has charged former employee Jennifer Clegg with defrauding the university of over $350,000 over the course of several years. Michael Powell, a special agent with the AG’s office, filed an […]