Fired UVU professor sues the university

September 12, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Former assistant professor Kemal Makasci has filed a lawsuit against UVU, claiming he was wrongfully terminated as a result of a conspiracy between two students during the 2015-2016 school year. The former professor’s lawsuit is based on the Utah Protection of Public Employees Act.  Former UVU President Matthew Holland suspended Makasci without pay during the […]

Student Spotlight: Shelby Griffiths embarks on journey of self-published self-discovery

September 12, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Do not let the fear of criticism or the fear of rejection prevent you from doing what you want to do.” Shelby Griffiths UVU student Shelby Griffiths, a current English major, recently published her first poetry novel, titled Wildflower. In an interview conducted on Wednesday, Aug. 28, Griffiths described the long yet healing journey of […]