UVU is 80 years young

October 10, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes 2021 marks 80 years of education at Utah Valley University.  Before becoming the university it is now, UVU began as Central Utah Vocational School in 1941, with the primary function of war production and training. Over time, the school grew and its purpose changed alongside the growth.  During the 80’s and 90’s, educational opportunities were […]

Excellence and Innovation Initiative

January 7, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes “Bridging the gap between Industry and Education..”  “Today’s students want affordable, flexible, and holistic educational opportunities that allow them to participate in and explore real-world projects and problems. They want to learn from doing; they want to be mentored both by theorists and practitioners.” UVU President Astrid Tuminez Utah Valley University announced its opening of […]

Scholarships can pay the way

April 2, 2012

Reading Time: 2 minutes Obtaining a secondary education degree is not always a given for every student with a desire to attend.   Some students have been able to save money for a long time in preparation for college while others are fortunate to have parents or other relatives that have the means to pay for their schooling. For […]

Anonymous email denounces candidate for sexual orientation

March 2, 2012

Reading Time: 4 minutes While political races can be ruthless, the current race for one UVUSA position just turned personal. On Thursday, March 1 various club presidents received an email from an anonymous email account denouncing candidate Tom Hawkins because of his sexual orientation. Hawkins, who is openly gay, is running for Vice President of Clubs and Organizations.   […]