Mental Health during a Pandemic
The United Nations Children’s Fund released their annual report on The State of the World’s Children, warning that “children and young people could feel the impact of COVID-19 on their…
Covid-19
Controversial mask mandate in response to Omicron surge
January 18, 2022
COVID-19 classroom monitoring update
On Jan. 20 Utah Valley University released an announcement via email regarding the process of COVID-19 classroom monitoring. The announcement noted that at-home testing and public/private testing has affected the...
January 30, 2022
COVID-19 updates and information
January 17, 2022
A quick guide to CDC’s new isolation guidelines
January 8, 2022Most Read
End in sight as state sets goal for eventual mask removal
February 25, 2021Students cite coronavirus, safety precautions as reasons gym attendance is down
October 28, 2020UVU urges students to ‘stay safe to stay open’ while celebrating Halloween
October 28, 2020UVU responds to new COVID-19 mandates requiring testing for some students
November 10, 2020Latest Stories
FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine available on campus
The fully FDA-approved Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine became available at Utah Valley University last week, which UVU announced on Wednesday, Oct. 13. This vaccine is now available to students and their…
Students protest vaccine requirement
Editor’s Note: This article was updated on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. A previous version of the article incorrectly labeled a source’s statement as false. Utah Valley University’s website lists healthy…
Native American communities have highest vaccination rates in US
On Sept. 2, The L.A. Times posted an interview about how Native Americans have the highest vaccination rates. They talked about how these communities achieved such a feat and their…
Tuminez explains campus updates in presidential forum
Utah Valley University’s recent vaccine mandate stems from the school’s responsibility to protect students, and is an important safety measure to allow campus life to continue in person, said President…
UVU to require COVID-19 vaccination by spring 2022
Utah Valley University will require on-campus students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 beginning in 2022, the university announced on Monday Aug. 30. They will join other universities: University of Utah,…
COVID-19 update: Pfizer approved by FDA
Fall semester started Aug. 23 with the majority of students back on campus. As per new mask legislation for universities state-wide, masks are not required on campus but Utah Valley…
Student opinions and concerns about COVID-19 vaccine addressed
Co-authored by Ysabel Berger and Kate Hickman With the COVID-19 vaccine now available to all adults in Utah, various UVU student concerns and opinions were collected from an anonymous survey…
UVU moves to moderate on transmission index with the rest of Utah County
Gov. Spencer Cox announced a large portion of the state’s transition into the Moderate level on the COVID-19 transmission index in early March. While much speculation has followed this announcement,…
Utah County residents over 16 now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
Ahead of Utah’s April 1st vaccination availability for all adult residents, Utah County residents older than 16 can now schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. The vaccination will be available by…
