As one of the fastest growing universities in the nation, Utah Tech University offers more than 275 academic programs, small class sizes, an active-learning education and Utah's lowest university tuition.
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As one of the fastest growing universities in the nation, Utah Tech University offers more than 275 academic programs, small class sizes, an active-learning education and Utah's lowest university tuition.
Visit Utahtech.edu to learn more.
Utah Tech University students gift mobility: Go Baby Go delivers joy this holiday season
Providing five children with mobility challenges the perfect gift in time for the holidays, students in Utah Tech University's Physical Therapist Assistant program have spent the last month customizing electric kids' cars and adapting them to each child. This is the fifth time that Utah Tech University has participated in the Go Baby Go program, which focuses on giving children with mobility challenges more opportunities to develop, grow, and play with other children.
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2023 Dec 18
Five Utah Tech students are recognized for earning the Board of Trustees scholarship
Based on their strong academic standing and committment to improving the community, five Utah Tech students were chosen to receive this year's Board of Trustees Scholarship. Scholarship recipients were invited to the recent Board of Trustees meeting to share their stories of how the scholarship has impacted their college experience. The scholarship was created four years ago with the help of one of the current Board members, Colleen Kvetko. She decided to take this idea and create a system where the Board of Trustees would donate a certain amount to provide enough scholarship money for students to help make a difference. The scholarship is awarded to students who are full-time earning either a bachelor's or master's degree, have at least a 3.25 GPA, be a Utah resident, or international/DACA student, complete prior community service and write a one-page essay.
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2023 Dec 18
Utah Tech student Darren Johnson featured in Christmas Lights Spectacular
Utah Tech University freshman Darren Johnson created a Christmas light display that is featured in the 10th annual St. George Christmas Lights Spectacular. The display, which Darren has been preparing since August and has dedicated 600 hours of work to, features more than 20,000 controlled pixels, is synchronized to music, and allows the audience to be in control of the show.
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2023 Dec 14
Utah Tech University students receive academic awards
Two dozen Utah Tech University students were selected as Student of the Semester in their respective departments for their academic achievement and dedication.
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2023 Dec 4
Utah Tech University student and staff member team up to win second at Atwood Innovation Plaza pitch competition
Showcasing one of many ways that Utah Tech University offers a hands-on learning experience, Utah Tech student Molly Shewchuk and Director of Web Services Aaron Campbell won second place at a pitch competition held at the institution's Atwood Innovation Plaza. The pair won a $1,000 award as a result of their pitch of StoryWave, a platform for artificial intelligence-generated and assisted stories that can create up to 60 pages or 40 minutes of audio based on simple prompts by the user. StoryWave addresses the issue that some face of not having anything to listen to that is catered specifically to their interests.
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2023 Dec 1
Utah Tech University students live a day in the life of an IRS special agent
Utah Tech University students recently had the opportunity to participate in the Citizen Academy, a program coordinated by the IRS Criminal Investigation field office. This was a great opportunity for the students to learn about the careers of IRS special agents and see what a criminal investigation entails. The Citizen Academy is a unique opportunity and a perfect example of Utah Tech's polytechnic, hands-on mission of giving students opportunities to apply themselves outside of the classroom.
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2023 Nov 22
Utah Tech University students coordinate pumpkin composting project
Utah Tech students Chloe Furse and Avery Fowers hosted a pumpkin drop-off opportunity for community members a few days after Halloween. Participants were invited to bring their old pumpkins which would be taken to the local composting center. Furse and Fowers collected the pumpkins at Vernon Worthen Park in St. George, Utah, and also taught about the environmental benefits of composting as part of the project.
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2023 Nov 8
Students selected to serve as Utah Tech University Ambassadors
This year, 43 students were selected to serve as Utah Tech University Student Ambassadors. In this role, selected students serve as the face of the University by providing campus tours and visits for prospective students and sharing information about the variety of opportunities offered at Utah Tech. Serving as an Ambassador also helps students improve their leadership and communication skills while being able to share their experiences with students on campus.
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2023 Nov 2
Miss Utah Tech University and attendants showcase talents, impact community
As part of Utah Tech University's Homecoming week, 28 women shared their talents and passions at the Miss Utah Tech University scholarship competition. The Miss Utah Tech University competition provides students with the opportunity to promote their community service initiatives, showcase their talents and compete for various scholarships. This year, five Utah Tech students were crowned as Homecoming royalty.
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2023 Nov 2
Utah Tech University's Zoe Sewell crowned as this year's Miss Southern Utah
Zoe Sewell, previously known as Miss Utah Tech, has been crowned as this year's Miss Southern Utah. With this title, she plans to go to every high school in Washington to teach students about healthy lifestyle habits, helping them see their potential and rise to it. Zoe will also be volunteering around Southern Utah during her time as Miss Southern Utah.
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2023 Oct 20
Utah Tech University student Rachele Schulist earns perfect score on National Physical Therapy Exam
Rachele Schulist, a Utah Tech University student and physical therapist assistant, earned the highest possible score of 800 on the National Physical Therapy Exam. Schulist took the test earlier this year and attended an award ceremony at the beginning of October to accept an award for this outstanding accomplishment that only .6%. of test takers achieve.
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2023 Oct 10
Students at Utah Tech University actively participate in enhancing campus life
The goal of the Student Involvement & Leadership Department is to engage students in co-curricular and extracurricular experiences that enhance their collegiate experience. Utah Tech Student Association's Student Life branch is in charge of organizing engaging activities that appeal to the varied student body and promote student involvement on campus. The Student Life branch includes six student leaders all working together as a cohesive team executing large-scale events weekly and supporting each other during it all.
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2023 Oct 6
Utah Tech University students selected to serve as Alumni Ambassadors
This year, 17 Utah Tech University students were selected to serve as Utah Tech Alumni Ambassadors. UTAA's leadership council consists of four branches including Executive, Programming, Public Relations and Advancement. Each branch is a working piece of UTAA that allows the association to pursue their purpose and work toward their mission. This year's Utah Tech University Alumni Ambassadors are connecting with alumni, building leadership skills, networking with university leaders and preparing for life after college.
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2023 Sep 29
Utah Tech University students serve on presidential cabinet
Utah Tech University's Student Association leads Trailblazers on campus. UTSA's president's cabinet is committed to giving students the opportunity to gain experience that will make them employable by equipping them with abilities to be professional, coherent and responsible. This year, four Utah Tech students are serving on the president's cabinet in the roles of student body president, chief of staff, presidential initiatives coordinator and director of Code Red.
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2023 Sep 21
Utah Tech University Student Receives Jay's Legacy Utah Tech Scholarship
Utah Tech University student Lilliana Rogers was recently awarded the Jay's Legacy Utah Tech Scholarship. The Jay's Legacy Foundation provides scholarship opportunities to students in memory of Utah Tech University student and athlete JeShan "Jay" Allen, who tragically passed away in a car accident. Rogers, a first-generation college student, lost her father at the age of 16, which motivated her to pursue a career that revolved around grief and loss. By receiving the Jay's Legacy Scholarship, Rogers has been able to continue working toward her goals.
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2023 Sep 15
Utah Tech Students Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
This summer, eight Utah Tech students consisting of seven dancers and one photographer departed on a Study Abroad opportunity to Florence, Italy. In this three-week intensive dance study, students are housed together and are immersed in a rigorous schedule of three to four classes every weekday learning contemporary, jazz funk, ballet, and power ballet. This was also the first year a photography student participated in the opportunity, capturing the dance talents of her fellow students in the stunning surroundings of Italy.
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2023 Aug 8
Utah Tech University Students Study Abroad in Spain
Ten Utah Tech University students traveled to Spain this summer and immersed themselves in different educational systems while gaining new perspectives. Utah Tech's tagline of "active learning. active life." represents hands-on experiences for students. Studying abroad is a key example of experiential learning, as it provides students with immersive, real-world experiences that complement classroom learning.
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2023 Aug 4
Utah Tech University Students Participate in Miss Utah Competition
Earlier this month, six Utah Tech students traveled to the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City and participated in the Miss Utah Competition. "The 47 contestants that competed at Miss Utah invested copious amounts of time for the once-in-a-lifetime chance of being Miss Utah," Sarah Ramaker, assistant director of student involvement and leadership at Utah Tech, said. "To many of them, being Miss Utah means a chance to be a role model for the women of our state to hopefully have the opportunity to inspire, serve, and pursue a higher education."
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2023 Jul 5
Utah Tech University student accepted into Contemporary West Dance Theatre
The prestigious Contemporary West Dance Theatre in Las Vegas recently accepted Utah Tech University student and soon-to-be graduate Jaesha Hall into its company. Securing an audition at the Contemporary West Dance Theatre was no easy feat, as potential company members had to be invited in to audition. Hall, from Roosevelt, Utah, prepared her resume and submitted multiple dance videos and eventually earned an invitation to audition. After spending three days in Las Vegas, Hall anxiously awaited the outcome for a month. Finally, the director reached out to Hall, stating that the company wanted to see her again. Hall spent one more day dancing alongside the company members before being offered a contract and a spot on the company.
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2023 Jun 30
Local students earn President's List recognition at Utah Tech University
In a display of academic achievement, nearly 10 percent of Utah Tech University students earned President's List recognition for the Spring 2023 semester. Specifically, 1,051 students were included on the President's List. Inclusion indicates students' strong commitment to their academic pursuits, as they must achieve a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher for the President's List. Students are also required to complete a minimum of 15 credits.
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2023 May 31
Utah Tech University Student Awarded National Scholarship
Jason Cowley, a recreation and sport management student at Utah Tech University, was recently honored as the recipient of the National Recreation and Park Association Student Scholarship. This is a competitive scholarship that garners applicants from across the country and is awarded to only two students each year. The scholarship recognizes outstanding students for community service and contributions to the parks and recreation field while providing them with the opportunity to explore the industry at the NRPA Annual Conference.
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2023 Jun 7
Utah Tech University wrestling club makes history at national championship
The Utah Tech Wrestling Club traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to compete at the 2023 National Collegiate Wrestling Championships this spring. The program obtained three out of the four total conference champions, and all four members qualified for the national championship. Club president Alleman placed No. 2, and Zarate was a top 16 finisher. Alleman's achievement gave Utah Tech and the wrestling program their first national finalist.
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2023 May 26
Local students earn Dean's List recognition at Utah Tech University
In a display of academic achievement, nearly 12 percent of Utah Tech University students earned Dean's List recognition for the Spring 2023 semester. Specifically, 1,240 students were included on the Dean's List. Inclusion indicates students' strong commitment to their academic pursuits, as they must achieve a GPA of 3.5 to 3.89 for the Dean's List. Students are also required to complete a minimum of 15 credits.
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2023 May 24
Utah Tech students receive Harry Bertoia Foundation Scholarship
Two of Utah Tech's art students recently received the prestigious Harry Bertoia Foundation Scholarship, earned through a combination of showcasing artwork, filling out applications, writing essays about the art, and securing letters of recommendation. The Harry Bertoia Foundation is a private charity that serves to educate the public about the late artist Harry Bertoia and modern art. Bertoia is best known for his architectural sculptures and furniture that he designed and constructed. The scholarship is offered to two qualified students to enable attendance at a Utah college.
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2023 May 11
Utah Tech University honors graduates at 112th Commencement Ceremony
Utah Tech University recently celebrated the achievements of 2,804 degree candidates at the University's 112th Commencement Ceremony, welcoming the largest number of on-campus participants in the history of the University. During the ceremony, held on May 5th in the Greater Zion Stadium on Utah Tech's campus, the University honored the Class of 2023, with 44 percent earning a bachelor's degree, 36 percent earning an associate degree, 18 percent earning a certificate and 2 percent earning a master's degree. Candidates ranged in age from 16 to 65.
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2023 May 8
Utah Tech University students honored with annual Trailblazer Awards
Five Utah Tech University students were honored with Trailblazer Awards at an event held on campus last week. At the end of each academic year, Utah Tech University is pleased to host this annual award ceremony honoring students and members of the campus community for their many accomplishments. The Trailblazer Awards ceremony has been a traditional part of student life at Utah Tech University for decades, and recognizes the accomplishments of UT students, faculty, staff, community members and businesses who have been extraordinary in their commitment to success. As a formal event patterned after the Academy Awards, this annual ceremony recognizes the best and brightest at Utah Tech University and these awards are considered some of the most prestigious offered on campus. This year, UT student Trailblazer Awardees included: Student of the Year - Corey Gardner Stafford Student Involvement Award - Benji Welch Entertainer of the Year - Courtnee Ramos Personality of the Year Award - Dallas Clifford The GRIT Award - Lilliana Rogers
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2023 May 5
Utah Tech University pickleball club members earn awards at Collegiate Individual National Championship
Earlier this month, several members of Utah Tech University's pickleball club successfully competed in the Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating's first-ever Collegiate Individual National Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. This championship includes Men's and Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Men's and Women's Singles brackets. "It is hard to believe that last year, this was a brand-new club sport on campus, and they not only organized it themselves and raised funds, they were also the National Champion Runner-Up in 2022," said Executive Director of Campus Life and Wellness Christian Hildebrandt. "This year, in their second year of existence, they exploded, not only as a team but individually."
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2023 May 4
Utah Tech engineering students showcase their skills at Engineering Design Day
Engineering students at Utah Tech University showcased their skills and hard work at this year's Engineering Design Day. Community members, students, and families gathered on campus to enjoy the interesting projects created by UT engineering students. The projects that people could enjoy during Engineering Design Day included a series of nine mini golf courses created by the freshmen, carnival games made by the sophomores, and a turbo regatta race created by the juniors, which featured battery-powered pedal boats. Senior engineering students also had the opportunity to showcase their industry collaborative capstone projects. "Design Day is the engineering department's flagship showcase for students," David Christensen, assistant professor of engineering and chair of the engineering department, said. "This is when students get to show off their engineering prowess."
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2023 May 3
Utah Tech students study microplastics in Southern Utah water sources
Three Utah Tech students - Aly Encarnacion, Ashlyn Hawkins, and Spencer Manning - presented the results of their analysis of conducted local water samples at this year's Research Symposium. The students took samples from Quail Creek Water Treatment Plant, Sand Hollow Reservoir, and local tap water, and in collaboration with a lab at Utah State University, they studied to see if there were microplastics present in the water sources. The presence of microplastics in local water sources poses a major environmental concern, especially in relation to human health as there is evidence that these plastics can build up in human tissues and organs. The research conducted by these students allows for the assessment of microplastics in local bodies of water, which can provide potential insight about how to filter out these plastics, and how to improve future water regulation guidelines to reduce the amount of microplastics found in southern Utah water sources. "I learned so much about both microplastics and the filtration system that already takes place at Sand Hollow and Quail Creek reservoirs from this research," Hawkins said. "I have been reading so many papers and have become fascinated with water and how the state of Utah sets its regulations, maintains them, and how each regulation is thoughtfully and carefully set to improve the quality of our drinking water."
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2023 May 2
Utah Tech students honored with Elite 11 Award
Utah Tech University celebrated eleven students this week by presenting them with the prestigious Elite 11 Award. First introduced in 2014 by Taylor Topham Twitchell and Joel Glauser, two former members of the Utah Tech Alumni Ambassadors, the Elite 11 Award recognizes 11 senior students who have excelled in academics and have been heavily involved in both University and community service. The number 11 signifies the year Utah Tech University first began in 1911. "This special and unique Elite 11 award is just one way to highlight and honor these amazing students at Utah Tech University," Betty Barnum, President of the Alumni Association Board, said. Students must have a 3.65 or higher GPA to apply and their in-depth application must describe all of their volunteer and service activities including their involvement in athletic or music programs. This year's recipients of the Elite 11 Award attended an honorary dinner, received a letter of recommendation from the University President, and will have their picture displayed on a plaque in the Stephen and Marcia Wade Alumni House.
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2023 Apr 27