UVU files motion to dismiss Title IX lawsuit
UVU filed a motion to dismiss with prejudice former Title IX coordinator Melissa Frost’s wrongful termination lawsuit in Utah’s Third District Court Aug. 21. The filing states that “Frost’s alleged…
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Piano festival brings students together
An 8-year-old girl wearing oversized headphones stretches the fingers of her left hand across the keys of a Kawai piano and begins to play the F-minor scale during the first…
Poly Strong empowers community to pursue education, professional success
According to Poly Strong founder Frank Tusieseina, one goal of the Poly Strong Leadership Summit and Summer Charity Games is to challenge the paradigm that Pacific Islanders will only succeed…
UVU board of trustees release statement regarding student housing
UVU’s Board of Trustees approved a statement Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. confirming its support for student housing developments proposed by the university. The statement says that the board “affirms…
Experts hired to investigate UVU Title IX complaints paid over $40,000
The investigators hired to evaluate Melissa Frost’s and Emily Tooy’s Title IX complaints received $41,532 in compensation according to government records. Jody Shipper, the investigator into Frost’s case, received nearly…
How to stay safe on UVU campus
Starting college is exciting, but it also means students are responsible for themselves and their safety, often for the first time. Here are some basic safety tips for students looking…
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: UVU Orientation 2018 – 2019
The UVU Review has grown so much since I began writing in 2015. The paper and the journalists who work for it have even won awards for the blood, sweat…
Police Reports
Drugs May 27 — 1:20 a.m. While conducting a traffic stop near College Drive, an officer noticed the smell of narcotics coming from the vehicle. A canine unit confirmed the…
Dean of education leaves UVU for USU
UVU’s Dean of Education Parker C. Fawson accepted the Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Chair at Utah State University and is leaving the university July 31. Fawson will also serve as…
UVU Police Reports
Theft May 16 — 9:42 a.m. Police are investigating a theft that took place in the Clarke Building after a laptop was reported stolen. The investigation is ongoing. Warrant May…
Tuminez’ official start date announced
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Photo by Kimberly Bojorquez Utah Valley University spokesperson Scott Trotter confirmed today that newly-elected president Astrid Tuminez will officially be in her…
LeVar Burton strives to make education accessible for all children
Photo courtesy of Sam Howzit Actor LeVar Burton’s goal is to make literacy accessible to every child everywhere through the use of technology and storytelling. Burton was the keynote speaker…
UVU releases second statement on lawsuit, new allegations
University spokesperson Scott Trotter has released a second statement regarding former Title IX Coordinator Melissa Frost’s lawsuit after another woman spoke about her experience. According to Frost, she was preparing to…
Police Reports
Sex Offense April 24 — 7 p.m. An officer was dispatched to the Fulton Library on reports of an individual inappropriately touching themselves while on a computer. Upon arrival, the…
Former Title IX coordinator files lawsuit against UVU
Reporting by: McKhelyn Jones & Kimberly Bojorquez Melissa Frost, UVU’s former Title IX coordinator, is suing the school for wrongful termination in retaliation for whistleblowing on university practices, according to…
