Reading Time: 2 minutes “Structured enrollment allows students not prepared to take full, college-level courses, to have contact with their advisors every semester until they have completed any pre-college course work,” said Michelle O. Taylor, Associate Vice President. Taylor is confident it is a way to help students become more successful, as administration also wants to improve retention and […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Wolverines continue to have success in their athletics this year, but this time it’s what the wrestlers of the school are doing off the mat that is catching the attention of the Western Wrestling Conference and coaches alike. In early May, the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced that Utah Valley University wrestling squad had the […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Utah Valley University students will say goodbye to the Bunnell House and the north visitor parking lot. In their place the new Student Life and Wellness Building, as well as a four-story parking structure, will be built. Current Student Body President Chad Workman, architects and contractors are slated to deliver remarks at the ceremony regarding […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes After their first-ever Great West Conference Championship, Utah Valley University’s women softball team continues to be recognized. Coach Todd Fairbourne and two of his players, Amanda Robinson and Tiffany Mills, have been recognized this season for their outstanding achievements in the tournament. Amanda Robinson was named GWC Player of the Year and pitcher Tiffany Mills […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes Enjoy your trip to the lake, spend nights beneath the stars, but check with your local fire department before you make a campfire. This summer came earlier than the last, and the consequences of a dry winter are already visible. Many counties in Utah have already prohibited fires and fireworks because of the strong winds, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes To international students, the summer is a gold mine, but it may not be desirable. There is a lot of pressure to get a lot of classes done in the summer as an international student, and some appreciate it, but others don’t. Ted Ahn and Sam Jang are from South Korea and have been enjoying […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes While, for example, moving from Saudi Arabia to Orem brings a dramatic change in culture, our international students speak positively about their time here. Though Utah County’s quiet and conservative social reputation has earned it the nickname “Happy Valley”, the melting pot of cultures that has grown on campus is something appreciated by international students. […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute Madsen led UVU to a 47-12 record and its third straight Great West Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2012. “I’m elated because this is where I want to be. Utah Valley is a terrific place to work and to coach. We have a great administration with wonderful support under Mike Jacobsen and President […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute World News Dateline Ethiopia No Skype for you! New legislation in Ethiopia forbids the use of internet-based phone calls with offenses punishable with large fines and up to 15 years in prison. This change in online communication comes in the name of national security with fringe benefits including a revenue boost to State-run Ethio-Telecom. National […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes There is a long list of factors and questions students must ponder about when preparing to attend college. Picking which college, earning and saving enough money for tuition, deciding whether it is smarter to attend a school in a home state or move to a new state, and whether to live in dorms or at […]