Nativity Festival In Cache Valley Brings Members Of Different Faiths Together
Southwest of Logan at an LDS Church building in Mendon, families and community members gather to enjoy nativity scenes as part of an interfaith nativity festival.
View ArticleWomen Spend More Time Doing Unpaid Care Compared To Men, Especially In Utah
Across the globe, women spend more time on average doing unpaid care work than men. This includes activities such as childcare, eldercare and house work. In the United States, the average of unpaid...
View ArticleSystem Used For Amber Alerts Can Also Warn Of Other Emergencies
As wildfires rage in southern California, Thomas Cova, director of the Center for Natural and Technological Disasters at the University of Utah, said he finds the low number of fire related fatalities...
View ArticleVaccination Of Prairie Dogs Through Bait A Success
During a three-year field trial, U.S. Geological Survey scientists have distributed peanut butter flavored bait containing plague vaccination near active prairie dog burrows in Utah, Arizona, Colorado,...
View ArticleNew App Will Allow Utah County Republicans To Vote Remotely In Caucus
Making caucus meetings more accessible to voters has been a high priority for Rob Craig since he became chair of the Utah County Republican Party last May.
View ArticleUtah Rock-Hiding Group Creates Geocache-like App
A Facebook search for "rock hiding groups" will bring up community pages from around the country. These groups encourage people to hide rocks they’ve painted and then post clues on social media for...
View ArticleSocial Media Campaign #MarchOnHappiness Focuses On Mental Health Awareness
Mental health can be difficult to discuss, which is why McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden wanted a more approachable way to address the topic.
View ArticleUtah State University Receives Legislative Funding For Building Renovation
Two years ago, Utah State University received legislative funding to build a new Life Sciences building on the Logan main campus. As the building nears completion, focuses are shifting towards its...
View Article'Hidden Figures' Author And NASA Scientist Speak At University Of Utah
Author of the bestselling book “Hidden Figures,” and a former NASA scientist recently spoke at the University of Utah.
View ArticleDressed In Blue, Community Marches To Celebrate People With Autism
Crowds of people dressed in blue gathered around the Logan Tabernacle, holding blue balloons and signs with phrases on them including, “Autism is Awesome,” “Autism is Beautiful,” and “Different Not Less.”
View ArticleBYU's PathwayConnect Students Now Able To Make Smoother Transition To Higher...
A yearlong program offered through Brigham Young University Pathway-Worldwide is designed to help students transition more successfully into a higher-education setting.
View ArticleUtah Ranks Fourth In Nation For Financial Literacy
April is National Financial Literacy Month. In a recent report released by WalletHub , Utah ranked fourth in the nation for financial literacy. The organization assessed the financial literacy of...
View ArticleNational Parks, Monuments, Recreation Sites Can Be Visited For Free On April 21
On Saturday, April 21, visitors will be able to attend any national park site in the United States free of charge. Dinosaur National Monument is one of the many areas in Utah the public will be able to...
View ArticleUtah State University Names New Provost
Utah State University announced on Tuesday that Francis D. Galey will be it’s new executive vice president and provost. Galey is currently the dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources...
View ArticleRecent Study Encourages Diversification Of Faculty In University STEM Programs
A professor at the University of Utah recently co-authored a study exploring challenges faced by black male doctoral students. The six-year study followed 21 students earning doctorate degrees in...
View ArticleCrossing Borders: A Salt Lake County Organization Helping Immigrants Begin...
When refugees and immigrants come to Utah, they bring with them different elements of their culture. As these individuals and families work to establish themselves in their new communities, some choose...
View ArticleUtah High School Students Participate In Mock Legislative Session
Each year, USU 4-H Extension hosts a mock legislative session for high school students. In a condensed version of what takes Utah lawmakers 45 days, high school students visit Utah’s capitol hill and...
View ArticleCeremonial Bill Signing Tuesday For Mental Health And Suicide Prevention Bills
A ceremonial bill signing this week will feature multiple bills related to mental health and suicide prevention.
View ArticleStatewide Competition Aims To Strengthen Utah's Middle Class
The Alliance for the American Dream is a partnership between the University of Utah and Schmidt Futures - a venture facility dedicated to scientific and technological advancements.
View ArticleGovernor Shares His Position On Ballot Initiatives During Montly News...
The news conference began with Governor Gary Herbert thanking the candidates running for office this year. He then encouraged the public to step up and pay attention to what will be on this year’s ballot.
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