LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen Utah State University Uintah Basin is pleased to welcome Amanda Katz to the campus as an assistant professor of history in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Katz joined the campus faculty on Aug. 1. "Dr. Katz is going to be an outstanding addition to the faculty in the Uintah Basin," said James Y. Taylor, senior associate vice president for USU Uintah Basin. "Her passion, energy and captivat  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Aug. 29 -- The University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: Stephanie Hoover, PhD, provides therapy services to students at the Gillings School of Global Public Health as part of UNC's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Embedded Counselor Program. She started in this role on June 5. Hoover received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology/anthropology and Spanish from Denison University. She earned a doct  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 29 -- Laramie County Community College issued the following news: The Laramie County Community College Ag & Equine Pathway was selected as the Region I winner of the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award. Region 1 includes Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii. NAAE places high value on continuing education in agriculture. The Outstanding Pos  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 30 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: Mountain Regional Water Special Service District, a special service district of the state of Utah that serves drinking water to the Snyderville Basin area of Park City, Utah, has awarded Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, a contract to design and install   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 31 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2023: U of U Health Plans has grown since its formation in 1998, and so has its commitment to improving the quality of care and reducing costs for individuals and families across the Mountain West. Today, U of U Health Plans serves more than 270,000 people. "University of Utah Health Plans planted its roots in the community as a Medicaid managed care plan 25 years ago," says Julie Ewin  more

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Leonardo and Utah State University's College of Engineering announced this week a three-year partnership designed to inspire a new generation of engineers and creative problem solvers. The College of Engineering is now the title sponsor and official education partner for FLIGHT: The Next Leg, a signature aerospace exhibit at the downtown STEM and creativity museum. FLIGHT features full-size aircraft, flight simulators  more

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Allyson Myers With support from a nationally-funded grant, Aaron Hunt, assistant professor of Kinesiology and Health Science and USU Health and Wellness Extension specialist, will continue developing immunization education and outreach in rural communities in northeastern Utah through a project called the TriCounty Vaccine Improvement Program (TC-VIP). TC-VIP is a partnership between USU Extension, the TriCounty Healt  more

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Shelby Ruud Jarman The Remote Online Initiative from Utah State University Extension will host the Remote Teams Summit: Find the Optimal Intersection of Performance and Wellbeing on Sept. 15 at the National Ability Center in Park City. The summit is designed for professionals who manage fully remote or hybrid teams of employees. Along with networking with other remote team leaders, participants will learn about the im  more

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The NATURE Program - Native American Tribes Upholding Restoration and Education - aims to support the next generation of Indigenous leaders by building their skills in the fields of environmental conservation and natural resource management. The leadership program is co-led by Utah State University and The Nature Conservancy, and has just completed its third year of instruction. Students who participate in the 7-week c  more

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University mourns the passing of Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry professor Alexander Ivanovich "Alex" Boldyrev, who died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at age 71, after an extended illness. Boldyrev was a celebrated computational chemist in a range of topics related to quantum chemistry and physical chemistry, as well as a revered mentor and colleague to many Aggie scholars. He joined USU in 1999 and was nam  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief, led by the State of Virginia, in Rudisill v McDonough, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to give American military veterans the full education benefits they earned during their service to the nation. The case involves James Rudisill, who served in the U.S. Army. When Rudisill attempted to redeem his benefits under the GI Bill, the Department of Vete  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 1 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Aug. 31, 2023: This week, Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an 18-state coalition supporting Tennessee's defense of its Adult Entertainment Act (AEA), protecting minors from lewd and obscene behavior. A district court incorrectly ruled against the law, and the attorneys general support the appeal of that initial ruling. Contrary to its critics, the law does not ban drag shows. By its own   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 30 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Aug. 29, 2023: Today, Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and 15 other state attorneys general sounded the alarm on the China-founded, fast-fashion retailer SHEIN's business practices - including reports of forced labor - and their potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) launch later this year. In a letter sent Thursday to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the attorneys general urged the SEC to require any   more

LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a patent for developing a miniaturized propulsion system for CubeSats. The invention responds to the space industry's increased interest in small satellite on-orbit maneuverability. The ability to maneuver CubeSats in orbit offers many benefits, including enhanced satellite versatility and effectiveness. With propulsion systems on  more

OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Weber State University issued the following news: When Marek Matyjasik taught in Poland as part of his first Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, the COVID-19 pandemic cut his time short. In his eyes, there was much more to accomplish. Now, the professor and chair of Weber State University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences has the chance to finish that work. Matyjasik is heading back to Warsaw, Poland, in January after receiving his second Fulbright awa  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- Westminster University issued the following news: Westminster University has named Matt Neves as the new Dean of the Westminster College of Arts and Sciences, replacing Dr. Lance Newman, who is on sabbatical. Neves started this role over the summer and describes Westminster as a special and beautiful campus populated with great people. "Everyone has been so welcoming and interested in me and my life. I've really felt at home since the first day. But be  more