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At the site of Charlie Kirk's assassination, senators look for ways to end political violence
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 13 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly sat down on the other side of Utah Valley University to confront an epidemic of political violence and chart a course toward solutions.
Salem Hills High School receives national ESPN award for Unified Sports program
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
Salem Hills High School was recently named by ESPN and Special Olympics as one of the nation's top Unified Champion Schools, recognizing the school for its commitment to inclusive sports programs.
Protesters clash with police at Berkeley Charlie Kirk tribute event
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
At least eight people were arrested in connection with the Turning Point USA event at the University of California, Berkley on Monday, the tour's final stop.
A Veterans Day salute for all who wear America's uniform — yesterday and today
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 10 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
Moore was joined at the charter school's Veterans Day Program by a Gold Star wife whose husband, Utah National Guard Maj. Brent Taylor, was killed while in Afghanistan.
Salt Lake City strikes deal to bring lost after-school programs back to west side
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 9 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city has reached an agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake to restore after-school programs on the city's west side, months after the services closed.
What Dr. Ben Carson said to UVU students about prayer, resiliency — and Charlie Kirk's legacy
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 8 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
In a lecture touching on faith, prayer, resiliency, the promise of America and finding common ground with others, Dr. Ben Carson traced his own unexpected path from childhood poverty to renown and influence across multiple communities.
Family Engagement Month: Building partnerships between Utah's parents and teachers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 8 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Board of Education is observing national Family Engagement Month, a monthlong campaign highlighting the critical importance of partnerships between schools and families.
Utah community still stands for Izzy Tichenor — and against bullying
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Community gathers to remember Izzy Tichenor, while the family encourages people to speak out against bullying.
Firefighters share lessons from wildfires with high school students
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 8 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
Some of the firefighters who battled wildland fires this year returned to the classroom to share their experiences with high school students.
How this tennis program is changing lives for Utah children with autism
Holly Richardson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 8 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Program directors report a 92% improvement in social skills, a 90% improvement in tennis skills and motor skills, an 82% improvement in on-task engagement, and a 78% improvement in both mood and general behavior.
Interim presidents selected for 2 Utah higher education institutions
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education has selected interim leaders at Weber State University and Tooele Technical College.
Cornell University reports deal with Trump administration to restore research funds
Reuters | Posted Nov. 7 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
Cornell University said on Friday it had reached a deal with the Trump administration to immediately restore more than $250 million in research funds that were frozen in April.
Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed is expanding its police force
Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 6 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah university where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated is expanding its police force and adding security managers after it received criticism for its lack of key safety measures.
Weber County students rise above challenges at problem-solving business competition
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
A record 160 students from 13 high schools across Utah competed for scholarships and cash prizes by solving real-world business problems at the WeberBiz Invitational High School Case Competition on Wednesday.
Preliminary results for school board seats in Utah County's 3 new school districts
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
Three Utah County school districts born out of the November 2024 vote to split the Alpine School District are a bit closer to naming their inaugural board members following Tuesday's election.
Academic first: University of Utah to offer minor in business AI
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Soon, University of Utah undergraduates from all corners of the campus will be able to boost their own AI bona fides.
Educating America's athletes: Salt Lake Community College waiving tuition for Olympic hopefuls
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 3 - 8:16 a.m. | Save Story
SLCC's Beyond the Podium program provides participants with free tuition and flexible schedules, allowing Olympics- and Paralympics-bound athletes opportunities to earn a degree while training.
How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions
Holly Ramer, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 1 - 12:56 p.m. | Save Story
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing tiny drones, inspired by bats' use of echolocation to navigate in challenging conditions, for search and rescue missions.
Sky View students rally to support families impacted by potential SNAP benefits freeze
Emma Riley, KSL-TV | Updated Nov. 1 - 9:13 a.m. | Save Story
In response to SNAP benefits possibly ending for many families, students at Sky View High School had an idea: They turned their annual food drive into a friendly and impactful competition.
Brad Mortensen unanimously selected to lead Utah State University as its 18th president
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 30 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education on Thursday unanimously appointed Weber State University President Brad L. Mortensen as Utah State University's 18th president.
Utah removes 19th book from school libraries statewide
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Board of Education has removed the 19th book from all school libraries after "Thirteen Reasons Why" was pulled from Nebo, Tooele and Washington County school districts.
Dancing Wildcat: Did you see Weber State President Brad Mortensen's dance debut?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 29 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Between the first and second quarters of Weber State University's game against Eastern Washington, the school's President Brad Mortensen surprised the student body and fans.
Lehi-based Philo Ventures launches sandbox fund to support Utah student founders
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
More student startups across Utah campuses will have the opportunity to receive financial backing, driven by the launch of a $3 million sandbox fund from Lehi-based Philo Ventures.
Should Utah's Granite School District be split in half?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Updated Oct. 28 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
Catalyzed by school closures in wealthier areas, some parents wonder if the Granite School District has become too big to adequately represent them.
Utah Tech University, Utah Community Credit Union ink $7M partnership
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 28 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
Four days after his inauguration, Utah Tech University President Shane Smeed on Tuesday signed a "transformative" $7 million partnership with Utah Community Credit Union.
Study underway exploring cleanup efforts to remove toxic groundwater plume in Salt Lake City
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake VA is exploring groundwater plume remediation efforts in areas near and including East High School.
Examining HB265: 'Is higher education in Utah better off than it was a year ago?'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 27 - 6:25 a.m. | Save Story
House Bill 265 — the so-called "Higher Education Strategic Reinvestment" measure — has dramatically altered operations at Utah's eight public degree-granting institutions.
Utah study shows AI can quickly and accurately detect parasites in stool samples
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah-based artificial intelligence company and scientists at ARUP Laboratories have developed an AI tool that detects intestinal parasites in stool samples quickly and accurately.
Winter Olympic athletes share their take on avoiding 'snowballing debt'
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 25 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
Zions Bank CEO Paul Burdiss brought along two U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team athletes to visit West High School on Friday to teach students about avoiding credit card debt.
Students apply real-world engineering for aerospace, defense at WSU
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 25 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Weber State University offers hands-on internships, giving students significant ownership of externally funded, real-world projects.
Global conservation nonprofit partners with USU conservation institute with $100K investment
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 23 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University's Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air on Tuesday announced a $100,000 partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
Utah State University 'takes flight' with advanced airline pilot training program
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 23 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
Utah State University is transforming aviation education with its newly upgraded advanced airline pilot training program, featuring a state-of-the-art Boeing 737 flight simulator.
Utah's public school enrollment declines for third consecutive year
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Following a decade of steady growth, Utah's K-12 public school enrollment has declined for the third consecutive year.
Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI in push to bring chatbots into classrooms
Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 20 - 5:26 p.m. | Save Story
For the nation's 4 million teachers to stay relevant and help students use the technology wisely, teachers unions have forged an unlikely partnership with the world's largest technology companies.
Utah State University launches program to treat domestic violence offenders
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 19 - 8:10 p.m. | Save Story
A new initiative at Utah State University is taking a different approach to addressing domestic violence by focusing on those who commit it.
Westminster's 3-year nursing program designed to connect grads with industry
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 19 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake City school's Bachelor of Science nursing program is now structured to allow students to graduate into the high-demand profession in three years.
Iowa students, staff surprise beloved 86-year-old custodian on his birthday
Kayla James, KCCI via CNN | Posted Oct. 19 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Students and staff at East Marshall Elementary School in Laurel found a good reason to celebrate together this week: Mick Good's 86th birthday. And what a party they threw.
Foothills Elementary turns red vs. blue rivalry week into lesson in sportsmanship
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 18 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
As a greatly anticipated rivalry game between BYU and University of Utah approaches, students at Foothills Elementary learned an important lesson about sportsmanship.
Foothills Elementary turns Red vs. Blue Rivalry Week into lesson in sportsmanship
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 17 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
For Foothills Elementary Principal Abe Yospe, a proud Utah fan, and assistant Principal Jayme Gandara, a devoted BYU supporter, this week was more than just a fun dress-up.
BYU unveiled a 50-year-old time capsule for sesquicentennial. What did it find?
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 16 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
As Brigham Young University celebrates its sesquicentennial year, the school opened a time capsule buried in the cornerstone of the Harold B. Lee Library. What was discovered?
Utah higher education institutions see record-breaking enrollment, completions in 2025
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 15 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Enrollment is growing across Utah's colleges and universities, according to recently released data.
Private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students
Da Lin and Jose Fabian, CNN | Posted Oct. 14 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A school in San Francisco is changing how students learn by making artificial intelligence central to their education.
Audit: More stringent selection policies could lead to less 'sensitive materials' in school libraries
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 14 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature is continuing to focus on the contents of school libraries across the state, this time honing in on the process of how books are selected to build out a library.
Have a 3.5 GPA? You might be able to attend University of Utah for free
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 14 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Affording the state's flagship university just got a bit easier for high-achieving Utah high school students from middle- and working-class families.
Weber State enrollment up from Weber, Morgan, Davis counties after start of admission program
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 14 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Weber State enrollment from Weber, Morgan and Davis counties has jumped 3% since the launch of an automatic admission program geared to high school seniors.
Federal court victory for teen with Down syndrome sparks hope for inclusive education
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 14 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
A federal appeals court ruled that the Salt Lake City School District violated federal disability laws by failing to provide an IEP to a teen with Down syndrome.
Students, educators at Box Elder County school talk importance of Indigenous education
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 13 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
To mark Indigenous Peoples' Day, students and educators on Monday reflected on the importance of Indigenous education in furthering understanding.
Davis school officials to keep Spanish dual-language program; French program still up for debate
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 13 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Davis School District officials will keep a Spanish dual-language program but are still considering the future of a French program beset by low enrollment.
'So, so chill': Ogden teen killed last week remembered for his big heart, school involvement
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 13 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Mason Caballero, the Ben Lomond High student killed in a shooting last week, is remembered by his loved ones for his big heart, the hugs he gave and his school involvement.
BYU celebrates 150 years of history and tradition
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
BYU is turning 150 this coming Thursday. Exactly a century and a half ago, on Oct. 16, 1875, the deed of trust was signed for the founding of Brigham Young Academy.
Westlake High School Band instructor faces second cancer diagnosis
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 13 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Westlake High School marching band director is facing his second bout with brain cancer, and many whose lives he's touched are stepping in to help.
How this BYU professor is using 'The Chosen' to help people connect with the New Testament
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
More than 2 million views are tallied on a single one of BYU religion Professor John Hilton III's "Teaching with 'The Chosen'" video clips.
Photo gallery: Second graders learn about healthy lifestyles through Farm Field Days
Isaac Hale, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 12 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
A bunch of Utah County second graders took a trip to the farm this week, gaining unique insight into healthy living during Utah County Farm Field Days at North County Equestrian Center in Highland.
Campus bash: The University of Utah's celebrating its 175th birthday — and you're invited
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 12 - 7:12 a.m. | Save Story
A proper "Dodransbicentennial" calls for a party, right? That's why the University of Utah is inviting the public to its 175th anniversary celebration on Oct. 16 starting at 5 p.m.
BYU students weigh in as study shows Gen Z is divided on socialism, political violence
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 11 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A recent study by the Buckley Institute at Yale University found college students nationwide are equally divided on living in a socialist or capitalistic society. What do BYU students say?
Plan to turn old store into off-campus student housing clears Salt Lake commission
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 11 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Developers received the green light on a plan to turn an old office supply commercial space between downtown and the University of Utah into an off-campus student housing hub.
Report: Ignore the national polls — record numbers of Utahns earn college degrees in 2025
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 11 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Apparently, education-minded Utahns are ignoring the polls. The state reportedly saw a 26% increase in awards and a 22% increase in graduates since 2021, a new report said.
BYU approves plans to rebuild aging administration building
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The university announced this week it has approved plans to rebuild the existing Abraham O. Smoot Administration Building, which was scheduled to be demolished by the end of the year.
