UVU 2022 convocation in drive-thru format

April 19, 2022

Reading Time: 3 minutes Editor Note: An updated article was published with more details on the graduation events. Utah Valley University’s 2022 convocation ceremonies will be held on May 6 in a drive-thru format, which is similar to the way the ceremonies have been conducted since COVID-19 regulations were set into place in 2020. The drive-thru graduation ceremony in […]

State of the University Address 2022: President Tuminez offers message of hope

January 23, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez shared a message of hope with students and faculty during her 2022 State of the University address. Delivered Jan. 19, Tuminez’s speech shared insights on how the university is performing, and what expectations are for the future. Looking back on all that the institution has accomplished this last year […]

Highlights of Scott C. Keller building grand opening

January 17, 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes Bells rang out of the new Noel and Carrie Vallejo Auditorium as UVU students, faculty, state government members, donors of the university, and Scott and Karen Keller celebrated the opening of the Scott C. Keller Building on Jan. 12.  “Once you get the funding for a building, $75 million, the next thing you have to […]

Roots of Knowledge celebrates five years

December 11, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes The artwork of the Bingham Gallery, also known as Roots of Knowledge, has been lighting the halls of the Fulton Library for five years to date.  At ten feet high, the stained glass art piece stretches 200 feet in length, including 80 window panes, 60,000+ individual pieces taking 12 years to complete, according to the […]

Managing stress through campus resources

December 1, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes With upcoming finals, students may be experiencing severe stress. Here are some tips and resources available to help manage stress during National Men’s Health Awareness Month. While school can occupy a significant part of a student’s identity, remembering to get enough rest, planning out homework via a planner, and creating a regular schedule can help […]

Campus Store Celebrates Grand Opening

October 30, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes President Astrid Tuminez cut the ribbon on the brand new Campus Store on Wednesday, formally opening it to campus. Students can lounge on couches, play video games, grab a beverage at Starbucks or ice cream at Scoops. Students can pick up tech at the authorized Apple Store and represent their school pride with available spirit […]

UVU is 80 years young

October 10, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes 2021 marks 80 years of education at Utah Valley University.  Before becoming the university it is now, UVU began as Central Utah Vocational School in 1941, with the primary function of war production and training. Over time, the school grew and its purpose changed alongside the growth.  During the 80’s and 90’s, educational opportunities were […]