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Letting their geek flag fly
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted May 1 - 6:12 a.m. | Save Story
The Sweeneys are letting their geek flags fly with after-school programs for different interests.
'Life does not move in straight lines:' University of Utah graduates sent off with story of resilience
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 30 - 10:11 p.m. | Save Story
Just over 9,500 students graduated from the University of Utah during the university's 157th general commencement on Thursday.
Up to $8,000 available: Utah Fits All scholarship deadline nears for new applicants
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 30 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
The deadline for newcomers to sign up for the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program, which could give them up to $8,000 per child for their education, is this Friday, May 1, at 11:59 p.m.
University of Utah set to honor Utah's patron saint of the disabled
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted April 30 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Former ski instructor Meeche White will receive an honorary doctorate for co-founding the world-renowned National Ability Center at the University of Utah's commencement Thursday.
Utah Rep. Owens: College campuses fostering cultures of 'fear, bullying and cowardice'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 30 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
Wednesday's "Free Speech on Campus" hearing included several witnesses from a variety of higher education fields speaking on First Amendment challenges on college campuses.
Astrid Tuminez closes Utah Valley University tenure with a call for joy
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted April 30 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez chose to focus Wednesday night's commencement ceremony on joy.
Parents express concern as Provo considers closing schools
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 30 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Provo School District is looking at possibly closing several schools as leaders try to trim several million dollars from the budget, but parents are concerned with how it's playing out.
'Stanford's cool, but it's not Utah State,' NFL veteran Bobby Wagner tells USU grads
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 29 - 9:27 p.m. | Save Story
Faces brimming with optimism and excitement filled the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum Wednesday as over 6,300 students graduated from Utah State University.
An Olympic center at the University of Utah? What that means
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 29 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A new Olympic center intended to be part of a global research network is in the works for the University of Utah.
Scientists share concerns over proposed mega data center in Box Elder County
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 29 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
A professor of physics at USU said he and some of his colleagues have lingering questions when it comes to the feasibility of a mega data center in Box Elder County.
BYU, Weber State cheer crowned national champions in Daytona
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Utah powerhouse cheer programs brought home some hardware from Anaheim and Daytona Beach.
Tooele student eyes national leadership conference as family works to fund trip
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 28 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Tooele family is hoping to raise enough money to send a 15-year-old's to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America national competition trip.
Utah school cuts absenteeism in half with new incentives
Deanie Wimmer and Pearl Ashton, KSL | Posted April 27 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Chronic absenteeism has become one of the top priorities in Utah schools, and a junior high school has cut its absenteeism in half.
Utah State University opens state's first campus building on tribal lands in Monument Valley
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 26 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University on Wednesday opened its Monument Valley education building, the university's first campus on tribal lands.
Eisenhower Junior High students attempt world record for longest line of coloring pages
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 26 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Students at Eisenhower Junior High are trying to break the Guinness World Record for the longest line of coloring pages.
'We made it': Stories of resilience shine during Weber State's commencement ceremony
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:56 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 3,900 graduates were celebrated during Weber State University's commencement on Friday.
'You are ready': Over 3,400 students graduate from Southern Utah University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 24 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah University's 2026 graduating class consisted of 3,466 graduates from 43 countries, 49 states and 28 of Utah's 29 counties.
BYU president says 91% of 2026 graduates saw faith strengthened
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
As Brigham Young University graduates walked Thursday, it came with a record: President Shane Reese reported that 91% of graduates said their time at BYU strengthened their faith.
