UVU Mental Health Services receives grant for second year in a row

February 12, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes UVU’s Mental Health Services have certainly been a bright spot in the dark landscape that is the current global pandemic for students and faculty alike. For the second year in a row, Mental Health Services has received a Sorenson Legacy Grant which totals $74,856.  The grant was officially offered to Mental Health Services to fund […]

Orem City allocates funds for the Orem Women in Leadership Scholarship

January 29, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes Recent studies performed by Utah State University in conjunction with the Utah Women in Leadership Program show that within the city of Orem women hold only 17.9% of leadership positions. That is a statistic that is smaller than Utah’s 29.1% which already rings in below national averages.  This study reflects what professionals like the Orem […]

Second round of financial aid relief funding: what you need to know

January 29, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes A second round of COVID-19 relief funding is being allocated to students starting this week. This funding comes after congress approval in late December, and is a result of the CARES act originally passed in March and the CRRSAA also known as the corona response and relief supplemental appropriations act.  In higher education, these acts […]

2021 State of the University address recap

January 22, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes This year’s State of the University address looked different than years past, but its intent was still the same; to inform students, staff and faculty of the details of another year here at UVU.  President Astrid Tuminez spoke to the university virtually, covering everything from faculty successes to campus expansion. Additionally, Tuminez highlighted the unprecedented […]

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks the official opening of the UVU pedestrian bridge

January 17, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes The long-anticipated UVU pedestrian bridge is now officially open for public access during daylight hours. This “soft” opening comes after a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted on UVU’s main campus on Jan. 14.  The bridge represents the combined collaborative efforts of UDOT, UTA and UVU, and has been an ongoing project for over 27 years. Many […]

Dum Luv set to release new single on Jan. 15

January 11, 2021

Reading Time: < 1 minute It is no secret that recent events have disrupted many people’s way of life. Regardless of these disruptions, several within the Utah music scene have innovatively sought ways to continue the pursuit of their passions. One Utah band, Dum Luv, has persisted through these difficult times and are set to release a new single on […]

COVID-19 vaccinations: who is eligible, how they work and what to expect

January 11, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations in full-swing, the decision on immunization has become ever-pressing. With all of the complex protocols and science behind the vaccine, it may be difficult to discern certain details and make the most effective decision possible. Below, you will find some of these complexities explained, as well as the first […]

Provo and Orem recognized as most charitable in the nation

December 14, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutes With the holidays in full swing, there is no better time than now to talk about charity. In recent studies released by SmartAsset.com and WalletHub.com, Orem and Provo’s cities were recognized, among others, as the most charitable cities in the most charitable state in the country. This recognition emphasizes Utahns’ commitment to giving.  “Utah County […]

UVU ranked number three in the nation based on return on investment

December 2, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minute The landscape of American higher education looks vastly different this year than those preceding it. The global pandemic has brought to light the intricacies of the university system and highlighted all things related, both good and bad.  Consequently, Business Insider, an acclaimed American financial and business website compiled a ranking that considers the return on […]