A letter to President Tuminez: We want accountability
Dear President Tuminez, I’m writing to you as both an LGBTQ UVU student and the mother of an LGBTQ UVU student. I appreciate the challenges you have overcome to gain…
President Tuminez
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Celebrating women warriors: President Tuminez’s RootsTech keynote speech
The celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8 brought President Astrid Tuminez’s keynote speech at the RootsTech Conference into perspective. In the speech, Tuminez proudly acknowledged the “women warriors”…
2021 State of the University address recap
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…
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…
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…
President Tuminez honored for leadership in education at Sundance
UVU President Astrid Tuminez was one of six women in higher education honored at the seventh annual Women’s Leadership Celebration in Salt Lake City on Jan. 30. The event was…
Excellence and Innovation Initiative
“Bridging the gap between Industry and Education..” “Today’s students want affordable, flexible, and holistic educational opportunities that allow them to participate in and explore real-world projects and problems. They want…
Proposed revisions to UVU mission framework brews controversy
“I’m worried that the administration hasn’t so far considered faculty concerns,” Christa Albrecht-Crane, an English professor said. “I’m really surprised the university statement is made without much mention of the actual work we do, which is education.”
