LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Utah State University posted the following news: It can be a challenge to make the time to rest our minds, relax and find peace. But it is definitely worth the effort. According to a study reported at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, chronic stress may be linked to many physical illnesses and can negatively affect our mental health. The study showed that: * 43% of adults experienced adverse health effects from stress. * 75-90% of vis  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 20 (TNSper) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Whitney Schulte, Public Relations Specialist, Caine College of the Arts Utah State University is recognizing Director of Athletic Bands Lane Weaver's excellence in leadership, teaching and service with a special commendation from the USU Board of Trustees. A Utah State University alumnus and professional practice assistant professor, Weaver joined the Caine College of the Arts faculty as director of athletic   more

ROLLA, Missouri, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news: A Missouri S&T team of researchers led by Dr. Rui Bo, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, recently took second place in the Hydropower Operations Optimization (H2Os) Prize challenge sponsored by the United States Department of Energy (DOE). The purpose of this challenge was to develop methods to improve how hydropower is used in the electric grid and ensure t  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: One in 10 Utah households experience food insecurity, and more than 102,000 Utah families do not have the resources to buy enough food, according to the "Household Food Security in the United States" annual report for 2020. To coordinate efforts to relieve the ever-growing hunger problem in Utah, the Utah Food Security Council was formed during the 2022 Utah legislative session. Sponsored by Utah Sen. Luz Escamil  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- Delta Airlines issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2023: The Delta Center is coming back to Utah. The global airline will assume the naming rights for Utah's premier sports and entertainment center - which is home to the Utah Jazz and more than 320 evenings of events each year - effective July 2023 as part of a multi-year partnership between the two organizations. This agreement is a homecoming for Delta, harkening back to the arena's original opening in 1991 whe  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 21 (TNSfund) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: This week, the University of Utah was selected to receive a $1.5 million grant through the Strada Education Network's Beyond Completion Challenge. The grant will help develop and scale the West Valley College2Career Initiative, improving long-term outcomes for many more students, especially those who have historically faced the most significant barriers in education and the workforce. "  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 (TNSper) -- Utah State University issued the following news: In conjunction with the Utah System of Higher Education's efforts to strengthen the state's workforce in technical fields, Utah State University has hired Zak Konakis as a regional pathways coordinator. As part of the new position in USU's Office of the Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Konakis will work to further establish pathways among technical colleges, USU and other state and industrial entities increase o  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 18 (TNSper) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2023: University of Utah Health today announced a gift of $1.5 million to create the Richard A. and Carmen J. Rogers Endowment Fund within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), University of Utah Health Sciences Center, as well as a Presidential Endowed Chair named the 'Richard A. and Carmen J. Rogers Endowed Chair established by Richard A. and Carmen J.  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 20 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Sydney Dahle, Public Relations Specialist, College of Engineering Have you ever wondered what happens to rivers after wildfires? Intense flames can change the course of a river, erode its banks, disrupt biological processes and much more. By measuring and analyzing changes in streamflow and sediment fluxes over time, Assistant Professor Belize Lane is helping natural resources and transportation agencies dev  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Along with colleagues from three other universities, Associate Professor Amy Piotrowski and doctoral student Mary Ellen Greenwood of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership have developed and published an award-winning article about assessing students' digital multimodal compositions. Their work will help teachers support their students in developing and using new literacies, such as digital literacy and me  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 18 -- The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development issued the following news: The Utah Broadband Center (UBC), powered by the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, announces two new broadband planning grants are available to help local governments, municipalities, nonprofits, and government agencies develop plans to expand high-speed internet access and adoption in Utah communities. These grants, funded by the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployme  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Colby Tofel-Grehl, associate professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL), is partnering with a rural middle school in Hawaii to support classroom teachers in developing culturally responsive computing projects. This partnership creates meaningful opportunities for youth to engage in consequential learning as they advocate for the island's wahi pana, or sacred spaces. When people think about  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 20 (TNSjou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Allyson Myers, Public Relations and Marketing Assistant, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services Backed by a grant from the National Science Foundation, Associate Professor Kerry Jordan of the Department of Psychology at Utah State University is researching how to help young children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds enter school ready for math achievement. A child's early ability to re  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 20 (TNSfund) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Allyson Myers, Public Relations and Marketing Assistant, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services Mario Suarez of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Utah State University and Jason Garvey of the University of Vermont have received a two-year grant for more than $450,000 from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that could impact the way universities attend to  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 (TNStalk) -- Utah State University issued the following Q&A on Jan. 17, 2023, with Jon Meyer, researcher and assistant state climatologist: * * * As the popular holiday song goes, many Utahns were dreaming of a White Christmas. Mother nature seemed all too happy to oblige this season, with that dream turning into a nightmare at times with icy road conditions, power outages and several feet of snow needing to be shoveled. The snowstorms to begin the winter season may have   more