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Weber High lacrosse team gives up social media, builds stronger bonds
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 20 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
Many members of Weber High School's lacrosse team were not thrilled when coach Randy Allred asked them to give up social media. But now, they're surprised by the results.
Bus driver: More drivers stopping for bus red lights in Alpine School District
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted March 19 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Matt Burch, a bus driver with the Alpine School District, said more drivers are stopping for school buses that have their red stop lights activated.
University of Utah student launches app to get people outside, boost connectedness
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 19 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Recently launched by a Utah student, Always Outdoors is an app built to help outdoor enthusiasts connect and get outside together while promoting social connectedness.
How Utah Rep. Burgess Owens hopes his bill scares off 'ghost students'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 18 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is proposing legislation to help prevent scammers from successfully submitting fraudulent applications for federal student aid in an act of legislative "ghostbusting."
Here's how NCAA tournament schools make money in March Madness
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 18 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The Big 12 had a big payday on Selection Sunday when eight teams, including BYU, received bids to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
USU food pantry outgrows space as demand grows
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 17 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
As demand rises, the food pantry at Utah State University, known as The Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, has quickly outgrown its space, according to managers.
Payson High School students train future service dogs
Lórien Briscoe and Tyrese Boone, KSL | Updated March 17 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
A group of students at Payson High School are making a difference outside the classroom by helping train service dogs for people in need.
First lady Abby Cox discusses challenges facing Utah kids with educators and business leaders
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Updated March 16 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
It's a crucial moment in Utah for K-12 education, with the role of technology in distracting students being a leading concern.
Trump 'ordered' the Education Department's demise almost a year ago — what's happened since?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 15 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration said "significant progress" has been made over the past year at the Department of Education since President Trump signed an order to cut down the department.
Young kids missed pandemic's school disruptions, but their reading scores are still behind
Moriah Balingit, Associated Press | Updated March 15 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
When COVID-19 wrought havoc on society in early 2020, today's youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early school years, researchers are beginning to see how the pandemic years have shaped their education.
Salt Lake construction underway for student housing at old OfficeMax site
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 15 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Developers on Wednesday broke ground on a new off-campus student housing development in Salt Lake City for University of Utah students.
Why are 17 states hitting the Trump administration with a higher education lawsuit?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 13 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
A Trump administration directive designed to ensure that U.S. colleges and universities receiving federal assistance are not considering race in admissions is heading to the courts.
U. to assume ownership of historic Rio Grande Depot in Salt Lake City
Carter Williams and Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 13 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah is poised to assume ownership of a historic train station on the western edge of downtown Salt Lake City, although it remains unclear what it plans to do with it.
Western Governors University building new headquarters in Salt Lake City
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 12 - 10:52 a.m. | Save Story
Western Governors University on Thursday announced plans to develop a new national headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City, furthering the university's footprint in Utah.
Utah State University police acquire second explosives-detecting K-9
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 11 - 9:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University Police now have a second K-9 that specializes in detecting explosives.
Hundreds compete at U. Science and Engineering Fair
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 11 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 800 students from across Utah are showcasing their research this week at the University of Utah's Science and Engineering Fair, hoping their projects could help them reach the international stage.
Judge to decide if Penn must produce records in probe of antisemitism at Ivy League school
Tassanee Vejpongsa and Mark Scolforo, Associated Press | Posted March 10 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
The federal government's demand for information about the membership of Jewish groups from the University of Pennsylvania in an investigation into whether antisemitism has created a hostile environment for employees landed Tuesday before a federal judge who will decide whether to enforce a subpoena.
Students explore STEM careers at school's annual Sci-Con
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 9 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Students at American Heritage School spent Monday diving into science, technology, engineering and math during a hands-on learning event designed to show how STEM connects to real-world careers.
