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DSU Student Awarded Second Place in 2021 Red Rock ScreenDance Film Festival
DSU student Baylee Nelson-McKeachnie took second place in the Best Student Film awards at the Red Rock ScreenDance Film Festival last week with her film "Reformation". Inspired by the song "One by Sleeping at Last," the film is about perfectionism and striving to be the absolute best at everything you do. The Red Rock ScreenDance Film Festival is an international event filled with dance-film platforms in conjunction with the Red Rock Dance Festival, held in St. George, Utah. This has been the first year the film festival was introduced, while the Red Rock Dance Festival completed its 13th year. With submissions accepted nationwide, three major awards were given with titles of first, second and third place. These awards include Best Overall Film, Best Editing and Best Student Film.
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2021 Jun 24
DSU student takes second place in film competition held in Italy
Brooke Marchetti-Curtis; a senior 23-year-old Trailblazer, recently won second place in a film festival titled Concorsi di Danza, held in Florence, Italy. Her film, "Searching for a Feeling" was inspired by the research process of creating movement that resembles looking for someone or something, the journey of getting to that final place, and your body's reaction once you've found it. Not only was her film submitted in the Concorsi di Danza Choreography Competition held in Florence, Italy, but it has also been featured in the Undergraduate Research Symposium at Dixie, Red Rock Choreography Competition and was recognized in the Red Rock ScreenDance Film Festival held earlier this month.
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2021 Jun 24
Recent DSU Graduate Receives $70,000 Scholarship for Graduate School
As a recent graduate from Dixie State University, Connor Lee has been awarded a $70,000 scholarship as part of a graduate program at Longy School of Music, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he will pursue his master's degree in Vocal Studies. With many musical talents starting at the age of seven, Connor has taken advantage of multiple opportunities during his college career to elevate his musical talents to new heights.
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2021 Jun 16
DSU Students Accepted into Fall 2021 Nursing Program
Dixie State University's Nursing Program will welcome 49 new students this coming fall semester. The program promotes a student-centered learning environment that facilitates active learning and the acquisition of skills, knowledge and attitudes consistent with the practice of a professional nurse. DSU offers an Associate Degree as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and both are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. "We are excited to welcome the fall 2021 semester incoming pre-licensure BSN students. These outstanding students were chosen from a group of 144 qualified and exemplary applicants," said Nursing Department Interim Chairman Judy Scott. "The rigor of our program will prepare them to function as a beginning nurse, as well as help them to grow in their chosen profession. Welcome to the DSU Nursing Department." Chosen applicants have a GPA ranging from 3.1 to 4.0. Many are first-generation students or from a challenging socio-ecomonic background. "No matter their background, all want to share their talents, helping those who need healthcare in ways that only a registered nurse can offer," said Scott. To learn more about DSU's Nursing Program, visit health.dixie.edu/nursing.
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2021 Jun 3
Austin Montgomery becomes Dixie State University's First Student to be Accepted into MD/PhD Program
Dixie State University alumnus Austin Montgomery was recently accepted into a MD/PhD program at Penn State, making him DSU's first student to enter this type of program. In 2019, Montgomery was the first student to graduate from Dixie State's Bioinformatics program. The degree was introduced in Montomery's sophomore year and is designed for students interested in the interdisciplinary fields of Biology and Computer Science.
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2021 May 26
Dixie State University honors graduates
Dixie State University celebrated the accomplishments of 2,273 degree candidates at the institution's 110th Commencement Ceremony on May 7. During the ceremony, held in Greater Zion Stadium on the DSU campus, the university honored the Class of 2021, including 25 master's candidates, 1,212 baccalaureate candidates, 773 associate candidates and 263 certificate candidates.
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2021 May 12
Nursing opportunity created to provide COVID-19 relief
Due to the emergence of COVID-19, the need for registered nurses skyrocketed this past year. Therefore, with approval from the Utah State Board of Nursing, a Nurse Apprentice Program was designed for Dixie State University students in their senior year to help fast track their nursing careers while expanding the nurse workforce. The program was organized in the spring of 2020 and launched into full gear by January, 2021. Traditionally, students would not have been provided with increased opportunities such as involvement into an apprenticeship program until after graduation and passing their NCLEX exam. However, 12 participating DSU seniors, all in their final semester and in good academic standing with the University, actively practiced in the community under professional supervision gaining hands-on, real-life clinical experiences while also becoming part of the pandemic solution.
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2021 May 12
Select Dixie State University students participate in math research experience
After receiving a grant from the Mathematical Association of America, Dixie State University is organizing an Enhancing Advancement to Graduate Education through Research experience to provide students with the opportunity to participate in full-time research for seven consecutive weeks. By participating in this National Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, the four selected students get to take part in meaningful research. The program aims to increase undergraduate completion rates and encourage more students from underrepresented groups to pursue advanced degrees and careers in mathematics by exposing them to a focused and challenging research experience.
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2021 May 26
DSU Alumni Association honors top graduates
This week Dixie State University's Alumni Association announced the Dixie 11, celebrating eleven extraordinary bachelor's degree candidates of 2021 who have excelled in academics as well as university and community involvement. Dixie 11 awardees were honored at a dinner held on campus on April 28 and also received a letter of commendation from the University President for their remarkable achievements.
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2021 Apr 30
2021 Mr. & Ms. DSU International
Showcasing Dixie State University's international students, 2021 DSU International Pageant was held on Thursday, April 15th as an opportunity for students to showcase their cultural background and heritage. Participating students gave spectacular performances including song and dance, cultural attire, and history. Students from all around the world, including Japan, Vietnam, Honduras, China, and Ecuador took the stage with smiling faces and heritage pride.
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2021 Apr 28
DSU student volunteers with a local animal rescue to prepare for the nursing program
Trailblazer Sydney Anderson is passionate about volunteering in the community, and she is hopeful that by doing so, it may increase her chances of being accepted into DSU's Nursing Program. In an effort to serve the community and better her chances of having her application accepted, Sydney spent much of her college semester at a local non-profit animal rescue organization, P.A.W.S., as she prepared to apply to nursing school. Sydney has volunteered for three semesters now, accumulating about 75 hours in service commitments.
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2021 Apr 27
Dixie State University Gives Kids a Smile
As part of Dixie State University's Give Kids a Smile event, students and staff from DSU's Department of Dental Hygiene recently teamed up with local dentists to address the dental needs of children throughout the Washington Country region during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, students from DSU's Spanish Program donated their time and translation support as needed throughout the event. To help make children's smiles a little brighter, more than $13,600 in donated services including exams, X-rays, fillings, extractions, sealants and fluoride were administered free of charge to 47 children within the community who could not be covered by insurance or Medicaid. Additionally, local dentists from around the St. George community donated $38,292 in dental vouchers to 25 children with more extensive treatment needs.
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2021 Apr 20
Dixie Awardees
At the Dixie Awards ceremony held April 10 on the Dixie State University campus, five top finalists were recognized in six different student categories. The Dixie Awards highlights various extraordinary individuals annually and this year 30 students were recognized as part of this long-standing tradition.
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2021 Apr 12
DSU student founded RISE, a local organization to support at-risk youth
Through his committment to helping at-risk youth thrive, Dixie State University student David Lenard founded RISE, an organization in St. George, Utah. After working as a youth counselor, and gaining a desire to help kids in the community, Lenard established RISE as a place to foster and support at-risk youth. Lenard is currently a junior seeking a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a minor in communication studies. As a youth counselor at a local correctional facility, Lenard attributes his patience, understanding, and listening abilities to what he has learned in his classroom settings at DSU.
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2021 Mar 19
DSU students spend Spring Break serving the St. George community
As part of Dixie State University's "active learning. active life." approach to education, many DSU students participated in the Alternative Breaks opportunity during Spring Break by giving back to the St. George community. The Alternative Breaks program, which functions under the Student Association's Service Branch, provides service opportunities during school breaks for students who want to give back to local and global communities. In lieu of traveling this year for Spring Break, 23 DSU students chose to give back to the community in a safe and fun way by improving the St. George area through landscaping, gardening and picking up trash.
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2021 Mar 19
Fall 2020 Honor Roll Recognition
In a display of their academic achievement, 32 percent of full-time Dixie State University students earned President's and Dean's List recognition for the Fall 2020 semester. Specifically, 1,054 students were highlighted on the President's List, and 1,324 on the Dean's List. Overall, 2,378 students were included on the university's honor roll, which showcases the students' committment to their academic career. Inclusion on the honor roll requires all students to complete a minimum of 15 credits, with President's List awardees achieving a GPA of 3.9 or higher and students on the Dean's List obtaining a GPA of 3.5 to 3.89.
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2021 Feb 23
Miss Dixie State University, student service branch help children in local hospitals
As part of her social impact initiative, Miss Dixie State University partnered with the Dixie State University Student Association service branch to make comfort items for children in area hospitals and other health-focused agencies. The created items - including 300 activity kits, 46 fleece blankets, 30 courage capes and 264 handwritten letters - were delivered throughout the week to Dixie Regional Medical Center, Dixie Pediatrics, Canyonland Pediatrics, Imagine Pediatrics, St. George Kids Dental Snow Canyon, Root for Kids and the DOVE Center.
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2020 Nov 2
Dixie State University student secures $100,000 in initial investments for desalination invention
Dixie State University student and Eden Technologies Founder and CEO Hunter Manz, along with company Co-Founder Zack Manweiler, successfully secured $100,000 to help fund their desalination invention and address water scarcity issues in needed areas. Eden Technologies' desalination invention removes the salt from ocean water to generate pure drinking water. The device has its own energy recovery system which sets it apart from other desalination systems. With the initial funds secured, Eden Technologies will now begin to construct a fully-functional prototype of their desalination machine as well as obtain an international patent. Once the prototype is completed, the Saline Water Conversion Corporation of Saudi Arabia has agreed to consider allocating funding to develop a much larger commercial model if results stay consistent with previous data.
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2020 Jun 25
Dixie State University basketball player, Emily Isaacson, excels off the court with a perfect score on the Certiport Microsoft Office exam
Dixie State University freshman, Emily Isaacson, received a perfect 1000/1000 score on the Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist Word Exam, and has been selected to represent Utah at the Certiport U.S. National Championship competition in 2021. Isaacson, who is also a member of the DSU women's basketball team, will have the opportunity to travel to Orlando, Florida next June to compete with other state champions from across the United States.
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2020 Jun 4
Dixie State University's Raging Red 2020-2021 performers go virtual
Committed to sharing the Trailblazing spirit throughout campus and beyond, Dixie State University's premier song and dance team, Raging Red, has made creative adaptions to fit COVID-19 constraints, offering virtual performances. Selected after an extensive audition process, the 24 student performers represent DSU at engagements on campus and throughout the community as they assist the University in recruiting efforts.
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2020 Oct 28
AT&T grants $10,000 in scholarships to Dixie State University students
At a time when the world's first responders are in high demand, five students from Dixie State University's Emergency Medical Services Program will receive a financial boost from the AT&T Foundation to help prepare them to work in the emergency response field. DSU students Melissa Andersen, Brennen Hill, Rachel Hillam, Chris Swann and Alexis Wasden were each awarded $2,000 scholarships to support their DSU first responder educational training.
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2020 May 18
Dixie State University honors largest graduating class in its history
Dixie State University proudly recognizes the institution's largest-ever graduating class during this unprecedented year, awarding 2,388 degrees to 2,021 graduates. Dixie State's 109th graduating class includes 17 master's candidates, 860 baccalaureate candidates, 943 associate candidates and 568 certificate candidates. Of these graduates, the majority - 63 percent - are female and students range in age from 17 to 68 years. Although the COVID-19 pandemic impacted DSU's initial commencement ceremony plans, originally scheduled for May 1, this graduating class will still be honored with a traditional commencement to be held on Friday, December 11, 2020, in the M. Anthony Burns Arena on campus, dependent on no social distancing guidelines being in effect at that time.
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2020 May 4
Dixie State University Senior Noelle West represents Utah at prestigious Posters on the Hill
Representing Dixie State University and the state of Utah, Senior Noelle West was one of 60 students in the nation selected to present at the Council on Undergraduate Research's 24th annual Posters on the Hill event. The competitive poster session, to which more than 360 students applied this year, offers undergraduate students the opportunity to share their research with members of Congress and their staff. West, who is the first Dixie State student to ever present at this prestigious event, was one of four students selected to participate in the Mathematics and Computer Sciences division. She presented her research on "A Mathematical Model of West Nile Virus: The Effects of Passive Immunity in Birds and Vertical Transmission in Mosquitoes," which she carried out under the mentorship of Assistant Professor of Mathematics Vinodh Kumar Chellamuthu.
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2020 May 1
Dixie State Wrestling Club takes 13th place at national tournament
Dixie State University's wrestling club placed nationally last month at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association national tournament in Allen, Texas. The tournament took place March 12-14, just prior to sporting events shutting down due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Dixie State's wrestling program, a campus club sport, traveled to the national tournament and finished No. 13 out of 63 teams from around the United States.
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2020 Apr 16
Miss Native Dixie 2020 Crowned
During the 24th Miss Native Dixie Pageant on January 29th, Phyllis Kitseallyboy, a junior exercise science major from Kirtland, New Mexico, was crowned Miss Native Dixie 2019-20. Along with the title of Miss Native Dixie, Kisseallyboy won a $1,000 scholarship.
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2020 Feb 12
Fall 2019 Honor Roll Recognition
In a display of academic achievement, 18 percent of Dixie State University students earned President's and Dean's List recognition for the Fall 2019 semester. Specifically, 1,978 students were included on the university's honor rolls, with 816 students on the President's List and 1,162 on the Dean's List. Inclusion indicates students' strong commitment to their academic pursuits, as they must achieve a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher to be included on the President's List and a GPA of 3.5 to 3.89 for the Dean's List. Both lists require students to complete a minimum of 15 credits.
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2020 Jan 10
DSU Students Win Ballroom Dance Competition
Dixie State University students Cajun Syrett and Riley Randall recently won first place against eight other couples at the BYU Dancesport Festival on November 15-16, 2019, in the Cabaret category of the championship. Cajun and Riley are now eligible to go on to compete with dancers from all over the world in Manhattan at the New York Dance Festival in February 2020.
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2020 Jan 9
Dixie State University awards $40,000 in scholarships for student performers
Dixie State University awarded $40,000 in scholarships to the recently-selected cast of their premier song and dance recruiting team, Raging Red, for the 2019-2020 school year. Selected after an extensive audition process, the 16 student performers will represent DSU at engagements on campus, throughout the community and even at a global level as they assist the University in recruiting efforts. The scholarships awarded will aid these students in reaching their goals both academically and as a team.
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2019 Dec 3