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Class of 2026: What 'game day' challenge is an NFL vet issuing Ensign College grads?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 17 - 9:32 p.m.
Stay in the game — and finish. That was the challenge that Gabriel W. Reid shared Friday with Ensign College's largest ever graduating class, in a memorable moment for the school.
Why Westminster's new president won't need a GPS to find her way around Salt Lake City
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 16 - 9:01 p.m.
A new name will soon be etched on the door of the president's office at Utah's Westminster University.
Sharon McMahon out as UVU commencement speaker following significant GOP opposition
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 16 - 10:38 a.m.
Amid outcry from some of Utah's GOP, Utah Valley University on Thursday announced Sharon McMahon will not serve as the commencement speaker on April 29.
Sharon McMahon's team responds to GOP backlash over scheduled keynote at UVU graduation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 15 - 7:34 p.m.
When Utah Valley University last month announced Sharon McMahon was selected to deliver the keynote address at the university's commencement ceremony on April 29, the choice was immediately met with strong backlash from many Utah Republicans.
Utah County business leaders honor BYU presidents, including President Dallin H. Oaks
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 14 - 10:53 p.m.
BYU presidents past and present, including President Dallin H. Oaks, were honored at an annual Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce ceremony on Tuesday.
University of Utah opens dedicated center for medical innovation
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 8:15 p.m.
The University of Utah's James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation opened on Tuesday. It's built to launch medical devices, techniques and partnerships not even dreamed of.
BYU cracks another top-25 poll — and this one's far from the Cougar gridiron or hardwood
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 8:05 a.m.
BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School is ranked No. 24 in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Law Schools survey.
How a new academic partnership will benefit aspiring physical therapists and their future patients
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 12 - 7:05 p.m.
A new partnership between Utah Valley University and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is being touted as a boon for both Utah students and the health care community.
Utah Tech celebrates 111 years of whitewashing the D
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 11 - 8:31 p.m.
Members of the St. George community gathered Saturday to whitewash the iconic D. It is the university's longest standing tradition, having been held for 111 years.
Weber State Day of Giving returns to support students and staff
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 9 - 4:01 p.m.
Weber State University is hosting its second annual Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event aimed at supporting students and staff across campus.
UVU calls Sharon McMahon a force for good. Critics call the choice 'tone deaf'
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted April 8 - 5:34 p.m.
Mixed reactions followed Utah Valley University's announcement last month that "America's Government Teacher," Sharon McMahon, would be the 2026 commencement speaker.
What will be found in BYU's new time capsule?
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted April 7 - 10:01 p.m.
BYU President Shane Reese and Vice President Keith Vorkink packed a time capsule on Tuesday that will remain unopened for 50 years, until the university's bicentennial year in 2075.
Weber State launches effort at model home to promote use of energy-efficient technology
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 7 - 9:06 p.m.
Weber State officials launched a new initiative at the university's Sustainability Home to promote use among homeowners of energy-efficient technology.
From the ashes of Herculaneum to Utah: Ancient scrolls make rare US appearance at UVU
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 7 - 7:11 p.m.
Four original carbonized papyri buried after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius were on display at Utah Valley University for the Herculaneum Papyri and AI Conference.
College students will soon be paying a bit more at Utah's public higher education institutions
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 8:14 a.m.
Utah college students are feeling inflation's pinch whenever they go to the movies, pick up lunch, buy sneakers, pay for car insurance — and enroll in class. And it's getting tighter.
Rep. Kennedy challenges 'failing' assumption that higher education is built around 4-year degrees
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 7:30 a.m.
Rep. Mike Kennedy can't be accused of being an opponent of degree-granting higher education institutions. But he also knows it isn't the only outlet to gain an education.
Colleges and universities remain Utah's portal to higher wages, better health and 'social capital'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 5 - 7:15 a.m.
Almost two-thirds of registered American voters believe a bachelor's degree isn't worth the cost, according to an NBC News poll released late in 2025.
How Burgess Owens is seeking to better 'MATCH' job seekers with employers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 4 - 7:44 p.m.
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens unveiled the MATCH Act in Congress on Thursday to help better match students with job opportunities, calling the current resume system "outdated."
'America's government teacher' Sharon McMahon to speak at UVU commencement
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 2 - 8:04 p.m.
An educator and author hailed as "America's government teacher" will be the commencement speaker at this year's Utah Valley University graduation ceremony.
'Getting bigger and better': BYU sweeps student Emmy awards
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 12:00 p.m.
BYU students cleaned up at the student Emmy awards, cementing the university's status as a national leader in animation, film and advertising.
Higher education's 'strategic reinvestment' plans to now include Utah's technical colleges
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 30 - 6:09 a.m.
In 2025, the Utah Legislature mandated "strategic reinvestment" for the state's eight degree-granting institutions. Now, the change is coming to the state's technical colleges.
How UVU and Loveland Living Planet Aquarium are partnering to boost oceanography in Utah
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 29 - 2:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, Utah Valley University entered into a partnership with the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium to provide undergraduates with expanded learning and research opportunities.
From a resealable cereal box to mentoring students: How one Utah Tech professor gives back
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 29 - 12:04 p.m.
An 82-year-old retiree has worked closely with students at Utah Tech University's Innovation Plaza to get their ideas off and running, even leading to patented designs.
Utah's colleges and universities earning solid 'confidence report card' marks
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted March 23 - 9:59 a.m.
At a moment when many college campuses are facing disruptions and institutional resets across the nation, Utah remains fairly bullish on higher education.
