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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.
Bill meant to promote wide-ranging debate on university campuses goes to Gov. Cox
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 9 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A bill meant to promote broad debate on Utah's college campuses and dispel the notion that guest speakers face speech restrictions now goes to Gov. Spencer Cox for consideration.
BYU unveils the 'Gates of Paradise': How a campus museum restored a renaissance masterpiece
Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News | Posted March 8 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
The BYU Museum of Art has unveiled restored gypsum cast panels of Italian Renaissance sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti's famed Gates of Paradise from the 1400s, according to a release.
America 250: Learning from the past, looking to the future
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted March 8 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. is marking a milestone — 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. That founding document — along with the U.S. Constitution — remain unique in the world.
Brigham Young University students flex analytical muscles at NFL scouting combine
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 8 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
A team of Brigham Young University graduate students and a Utah Valley University graduate among the winners at the NFL's annual Big Data Bowl – the league's premier analytics competition.
Here's what the Utah Legislature did this session
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, Daniel Woodruff, Tim Vandenack, Carter Williams and Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated March 7 - 12:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature has adjourned following a 45-day session dealing with taxes, housing, courts, immigration and a host of other issues.
Lawmakers approve approximate 6% funding boost for public education
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 6 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
One of the Utah Legislature's primary tasks each year is, of course, to fund the state's K-12 public schools. As the session comes to an end, here's how lawmakers fared.
Lawmaker: Education bill's not an 'AI ban' — but it's not a 'blank check,' either
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 6 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Johnson, R-North Ogden, insisted his classroom technology bill being considered by the Legislature is not an AI ban. But it isn't a blank check, either. So what is it?
Letters Q and U marry in unique Utah kindergarten teaching ceremony
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 5 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Island View Elementary teacher Teisha Langford walked down the aisle with her husband Scott Langford in a "Q-U" wedding ceremony to teach students the "quah" sound.
BYU decides to admit 9 students who received mistaken acceptance notices
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted March 4 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Nine prospective students who were mistakenly told they were admitted to Brigham Young University will be allowed to enroll there after all.
Why are lawmakers pressing for increased research dollars for Utah colleges?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 4 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Talk surrounding Utah's public colleges and universities typically focuses on students, professors, academic programs and maybe football on Saturdays. But what about research funding?
Salt Lake Community College launching initiative to help young adults reach career stability
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 4 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Community College is rolling out a new initiative aimed at helping young adults transition from unstable, low-wage jobs into high-demand career pathways.
Wayne Vaught selected as interim president at Utah Valley University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 3 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education on Tuesday named Wayne Vaught as interim president of Utah Valley University amid the search for the university's next permanent president.
Ogden students get hands-on with aerospace careers
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 3 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Students at Ben Lomond High School stepped into Utah's growing aerospace and defense industry Tuesday without ever leaving campus.
Will tightening K-12 budgets jeopardize school suicide prevention programs?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 2 - 6:46 a.m. | Save Story
The school-based Hope Squads are made possible by state funds, but the provision allowing public schools to receive those funds is facing proposed changes in the Utah Legislature.
