UVU students react to new testing requirements
As part of Gov. Herbert’s executive order in response to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Utah, UVU students attending at least one on-campus class are required to receive weekly…
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Creer’s Column: COVID-19, A stark representation of two separate realities
Heading home late on a Friday night in the middle of a pandemic, I remember driving by Springville High School and being unpleasantly surprised. After seeing both digital and physical…
The most recent COVID-19 mandates and what they mean for students
Amid recent surges in COVID-19 cases, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced 4 mandates to help combat the spread of the virus. This announcement came during the governor’s desperate plea to…
UVU responds to new COVID-19 mandates requiring testing for some students
Gov. Herbert issued four new mandates on Sunday night, Nov. 8, to address rising COVID-19 cases in the state, as well as the dwindling availability of hospital beds. One of…
UVU pens letter to students on the election, unity.
UVU leadership sent out a letter to students and faculty encouraging unity and inclusion amidst the ongoing election on Nov. 2. The letter, signed by President Astrid Tuminez and other…
UVU urges students to ‘stay safe to stay open’ while celebrating Halloween
On Monday, Oct. 26 students and faculty received an email that detailed how to “stay safe” while enjoying the holiday festivities this week. Linda Makin, vice president of Planning, Budgeting…
UVU Orchestra: More Than Music
The UVU Orchestra is an incredible part of UVU’s Department of Music. The Symphony Orchestra reflects the department’s four core objectives towards its mission — providing nationally competitive programs, presenting…
Officials urge students to ‘stay safe’ over fall break as state labels county ‘high risk’
After countless hours in front of computer screens and infinite Microsoft Teams meetings, fall break begins Thursday. But amid the excitement of fall-centric activities is the looming reality of the…
Guv candidates field questions from UVU students during debate
Gubernatorial candidates took questions from four Utah Valley University students during the Utah Debate Commission’s televised debate on Tuesday, Sept. 29. UVU was originally scheduled to host the debate between…
Aviation students remain optimistic in light of pandemic
Amid uncertainty, emotional turmoil and financial crisis the aviation students at Utah Valley University continue to remain hopeful for the future. UVU senior Dakodta Clements describes how he has managed…
This week in COVID-19: UVU, BYU presidents urge students to follow COVID-19 guidelines as cities go ‘orange’
President Tuminez and President Kevin J. Worthen of Brigham Young University issued a warning to students that unless COVID-19 cases in Utah County decrease soon, both campuses may shut down…
This week in COVID-19: Dance groups rebuff calls for social distancing
After being called out by health officials, universities and elected leaders, many involved in dance parties in Utah County are rejecting calls to tighten health restrictions – or cancel their…
Theatre Department Forced To Innovate With COVID-19 Crisis
(Graphic by Riley Andersen) Utah Valley University’s Department of Theatrical Arts is finding new ways to be innovative with different teaching modes and streaming performance services to adhere to health…
11 COVID-19 cases traced to Noorda Center
One of the few departments on campus that has been permitted to have face-to-face classes during the COVID-19 pandemic is now at risk of halting in-person classes. In an email…
Reported COVID-19 cases rise, but remain lower than other schools
Coronavirus cases are rising on campuses statewide – and UVU is no exception. In the week ending Sept. 7, self-reported cases rose to 96 for the semester, a 39 percent…
