Tag: Utah State University

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Utah State University Board Independent Investigator to Review President’s Statements

Utah State University’s Board of Trustees will have an independent investigator review student-athlete concerns alleging discriminatory statements made by USU President Dr. Noelle Cockett, Deseret News reported. “The players’ statement did not provide details about what was said. As a result, we will be working with an independent investigator to understand what was said during […]

December 14, 2020

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Utah Expands Higher Education Options For Students With Intellectual Disabilities

With the help of a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Utah Valley University will be launching a three-year certificate program for Utah residents with intellectual disabilities in summer 2021.

November 20, 2020

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Take Three Classes and Utah State University Guarantees Your Admission in New Policy

Utah State University announced a new admissions policy on Wednesday, aimed at increasing access for students who lack the grades or test scores to normally be considered. The Earned Admissions program will guarantee first-year applicants a spot at the university if they pass three self-paced courses in English, math and study skills.

September 23, 2020

LGBTQ+

Some Mormons, Alumni See Brigham Young’s Ban on LGBTQ Behavior as a ‘Breach of Trust’

When Brigham Young University leadership reiterated a campus ban on “same-sex romantic behavior” on March 4, John Valdez wasn’t surprised. He’s the executive director of the OUT Foundation, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ students and graduates. It was founded by three gay alumni of the Utah institution.

June 11, 2020

Campus Climate

Academic Bullying: Higher Education’s Dirty Little Secret

When we think about workplace bullying, we often think of it in terms of the corporate world, not higher education. Yet, academic bullying – workplace bullying that takes place in institutions of higher education – can no longer remain a dirty little secret. It’s a persistent issue in higher education that must be addressed. Once the issue is out in the open, it is the responsibility of the individual institution to work to change their culture.

August 16, 2019

STEM

Dr. Idalis Villanueva Teaches By Example

Dr. Idalis Villanueva discovered her interest in engineering during high school when her chemistry teacher in Puerto Rico began pushing her in that direction. Now, Villanueva is an assistant professor of engineering education at Utah State University, where she is using her own experience as a first-generation, Latina woman to help inspire students — especially women and people of color — to pursue and excel in STEM fields.

August 5, 2019

Sports

The Minority Coach Roundup Week 6

This weekend was a tough one for minority head coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Out of the 14 coaches that had games only two won. In the game of the week (week 6) Derek Mason and Vanderbilt lost to the 2nd ranked University of Georgia. The game of week this week (week 7) […]

October 13, 2018

Women

Women Now Lead Half of Utah’s Public Higher Ed Institutions

Women now lead half of the eight public colleges and universities within the Utah System of Higher Education, a percentage higher than the national average of female presidents of higher ed institutions. This achievement was made in March after it was announced that Microsoft executive Astrid Tuminez was appointed as Utah Valley University’s new president. […]

September 17, 2018

Students

Woman Sues Utah State after Sexual Assault at Fraternity Party

OGDEN, Utah — A former Utah State University student has sued the school, claiming officials knew about reports of sexual assault and heavy drinking at fraternity parties but failed to take serious action before she was raped by a fraternity brother who had been accused multiple times before. The lawsuit filed last week contends women […]

November 15, 2016