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Should Utah colleges and universities embrace new technologies? Experts discuss
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Pennsylvania professor, author challenges norms in traditional higher education at UVU town hall on Thursday.
University of Utah, Utah State University undergraduates showcase research at state Capitol
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
A diverse range of research topics from University of Utah and USU students were on display at the Capitol Thursday for the universities' annual Research on Capitol Hill day.
'Completely heartbroken': BYU sends out 9 acceptance letters by mistake
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Brigham Young University is apologizing after nine prospective students received notices that said they had been accepted, but the school retracted them.
Utah bill aims to dispel notion that speakers at universities face speech restrictions
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah bill aims to dispel the notion that speakers at universities face speech restrictions, an issue that emerged last year at Weber State University.
Still relevant — U. reps defend continuing importance of Black History Month
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
As Black History Month comes to an end, a pair of University of Utah reps defended its continuing importance in a panel discussion.
Bill banning phone use during school hours is one step closer to becoming law
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House approved a bill limiting cellphone use throughout the school day, moving it closer to the governor's desk where it is almost certain to become law.
University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business education
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 25 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
After facing scrutiny from the Trump administration, the University of Utah is cutting ties with The Ph.D. Project, a nonprofit that helps increase diversity in doctoral-level business school programs.
'Culture of innovation': University of Utah to host U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah welcomed one of the nation's oldest agencies to its campus last week, signing an agreement to host a federally run U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Murray High School extends remote learning to mid-March after recent fire
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Remote learning for students and staff at Murray High School has been extended by two weeks, due to a fire last week.
Utah Fits All voucher funding debate: Should private schools be accredited to be eligible?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 23 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
Last year, lawmakers modified the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program to include three funding tiers. But defining them is proving tricky, as a House committee meeting showed on Tuesday.
How a Provo-based graduate school is endeavoring to meet society's health care needs
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 23 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Rocky Mountain was founded more than a quarter-century ago by a pair of retired Navy health care professionals — Richard Nelson and Michael Skurja Jr. — and a Brigham Young University educator and coach, Larry Hall.
Despite strides, Utah could improve women's political representation, USU study says
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 21 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
From national to municipal positions, Utah lags behind other states in women's political representation, according to data from a women's advocacy group at Utah State University.
Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
Hannah Schoenbaum and Rebecca Boone, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 21 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. appeals court has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms to take effect.
School nurse, bystanders' quick actions save Utah County crossing guard after cardiac arrest
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Feb. 21 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Kirk Nixon, a 71-year-old Pleasant Grove school crossing guard, is alive today thanks to the fast actions of a school nurse and a few bystanders last October.
Committee tables bill seeking to change transfer rules for high school athletics
Amy Donaldson, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Legislation aimed at changing some of the rules governing Utah high school sports was tabled Friday after a hearing where everyone hoping to address lawmakers was opposed to the bill.
Murray High shifts to remote learning next week after fire forces evacuation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated Feb. 20 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
Murray High School was evacuated Friday due to a fire in the school's wood shop. Students were sent home for the day, and classes next week will be held remotely.
Keeping Utah's rural kids digitally connected during long school bus rides
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 20 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
This year, the Moab-based Grand County High School boys basketball team played a road game against Duchesne High — an approximately 300 mile round-trip bus ride.
Former Utah high school baseball coach competes on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 19 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
Scott Haney, a former baseball coach at Payson High School and Salem Hills High School in Utah County, got to spin the wheel this past Presidents Day on "Wheel of Fortune."
