LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Specialists from the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University have received nearly $500,000 from Utah's Department of Workforce Services to continue their work on bolstering customized employment for people severely impacted by disability in Utah. The funding will cover training and consulting work over the next three years. Principal investigator Tricia Jones-Parkin has provided train  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Aggie Marching Band will perform "Sounds of the Stadium" at the Daines Concert Hall at Utah State University from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 17. This concert is free and open to the public. "It's a nice way to look back on the season and recognize the hard work that these students put in from ... the beginning of the summer through the football season," said Lane Weaver, USU director of Athletic Bands. According to Weaver,  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: VERNAL, Utah -- John Lawson has joined Utah State University Uintah Basin and the Bingham Research Center as a senior air quality scientist. Lawson joined the center on Sept. 15. "John brings an incredible wealth of research and environmental experience to the position and a strong commitment to being part of the academic and larger community," said James Y. Taylor, senior associate vice president for USU Uintah Basin. "T  more

SHEPHERDSTOWN, West Virginia, Nov. 16 -- Shepherd University issued the following news: A Shepherd University student attended and presented at the National Association of Black Storytellers 41st National Black Storytellers Festival and Conference November 8-12 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Brooklyn Gholston, an Appalachian studies and political science double major from Charleston, West Virginia, represented Shepherd at the national event and had the opportunity to do her own storytelling. "This w  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Castle Valley Archaeological Society will host a research presentation at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Prehistoric Museum. The presentation, hosted in the Don L. Burge Room, will be led by Tim Riley, director and curator of archeology at the Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum, located in Price. During the presentation, Riley will be speaking about some of the interesting research presented at the recent Great B  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dentons advised Delta Air Lines, Inc in a recent case in front of the Utah Supreme Court in which the Utah Supreme Court issued its unanimous decision in Salt Lake County v. Utah State Tax Commission and Delta Air Lines, Inc. The Court's decision ended almost six years of litigation that included the dismissal of the County's declaratory judgment action, a trip to the Utah Supreme Court that affirmed the dismissal, a  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: A significant update to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) approved by the U.S. Congress will streamline the process for individuals applying for federal aid for higher education. The new 2024-25 FAFSA will make federal aid more accessible for students and families. In past years, FAFSA applications have opened on Oct. 1. However, with this new legislation, the application window will now open in Decembe  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: At 10:45 a.m., state officials and legislators will gather on the south steps of the Utah State Capitol to celebrate Speaker Brad Wilson's service to the state of Utah. Wilson has served in the Utah State Legislature for over a decade and as Speaker of the House since 2019. "In light of Brad's tireless efforts to preserve and protect the iconic Great Salt Lake, we are naming an airboat in his hon  more

WESTMINSTER, Colorado, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and NGA Vice Chair Colorado Gov. Jared Polis collaborated for the second in a series of bipartisan events to help address toxic polarization in America - the aim of Gov. Cox's 2023-24 NGA Chair's Initiative: Disagree Better. The bipartisan event was also attended by Gov. Greg Gianforte, Montana, and Gov. Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma. "Poli  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: How does a transformer work? How does wireless charging work? How does an induction cooktop generate heat? Can you really shrink a quarter with electrical current and make a Tesla coil sing? Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to learn answers to these questions and more at the Utah State University Department of Physics' 16th annual November Demo Show on Friday, Nov. 17. "High Voltage and Big Sparks: Electromagnetic  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Since 2014, federal policy has focused on competitive, integrated employment for people with intellectual disabilities. Supported and customized employment are two strategies intended to help individuals with disabilities who are traditionally underemployed, unemployed or who have been in sheltered workshops obtain meaningful work in community settings. But new research from the Institute for Disability Research, Policy &   more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Biden-Harris Administration released the Fifth National Climate Assessment this week, a federal effort to comprehensively document the impacts of climate change and assess the state of climate science across the United States. The report, the first in four years, was authored by experts and researchers from across the country, including Mark Brunson and Peter Howe from the Quinney College of Natural Resources. The me  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: As a professional practice associate professor, a member of the Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine curriculum committee, former first-year coordinator, and part of the student progress committee, Dr. Cathleen Kovarik has years of experience helping would-be veterinarians develop the skills they need to thrive. She brings that experience and knowledge to her position as the College of Veterinary Medicine'  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: For 2024, USU has implemented four-year academic merit scholarships at all USU campuses and centers for first-time students who are Utah residents. Students who have deferred from a previous semester and are returning for Summer 2024 or later will automatically be reconsidered for these new awards. Current students will not be eligible for them. "We want students to be taken care of long term when they decide to attend U  more

COSTA MESA, California, Nov. 16 -- Orange Coast College issued the following news release: Orange Coast College's marketing and public relations department won 13 Medallion Awards at the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations District 6 annual conference and awards ceremony on Nov. 8 in Palm Springs. Medallion Awards recognize outstanding communication achievement at community and technical colleges throughout the U.S. OCC is part of the NCMPR's District 6, including Arizona, Cali  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: As part of her promise to hold listening sessions for different segments of the Utah State University community, USU President Elizabeth Cantwell traveled to the Southeast portion of the state to hold these listening sessions at USU Blanding, USU Eastern and USU Moab. Cantwell also was treated to campus tours to familiarize herself with these campuses and meet with leaders and community members. "These listening sessions   more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University President Elizabeth Cantwell and Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Dean Al Smith of the Emma Eccles College of Education and Human Services visited Adams Elementary School in the Logan City School District on Nov. 7. Superintendent Frank Schofield and Director of Elementary Schools for Logan City School District Jed Grunig greeted the visitors who observed a kindergarten class that has seen large increases i  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation ("Sarcos") (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW), a leader in advanced robotic technology designed to increase the intelligence, efficiency, capability and productivity of advanced robotic systems through applied autonomy, today announced that it is pivoting its business to focus on the larger, near-term opportunity of its robotic artif  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation ("Sarcos") (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW, a leader in advanced robotic technology designed to increase the intelligence, efficiency, capability and productivity of advanced robotic systems through applied autonomy, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Highlights * Laura Peterson appointed   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news: Simpson Thacher represented Sixth Street Partners in connection with its investment, together with Brentwood Associates, in Far West Services, a franchisee of Wingstop restaurants. Far West Services was founded in 2003 and currently operates over 100 Wingstop restaurant locations across California, Nevada, Washington, Colorado and Utah. Financial terms of the transaction were not announced. Sixth Street  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Conversational Space-Makers, a Utah State University program focused on conflict resolution through conversation, is ready to serve USU campuses statewide. The service provides opportunities for students facing challenges to navigate conflict with support from Space-Makers, fellow students who listen without judgment to facilitate meaningful conversations with their peers. The expansion comes at a time when the program ha  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: SALT LAKE CITY -- Over Summer 2023 and into the fall, the Utah State University Salt Lake Center has gone through a series of renovations and upgrades, including interior and exterior changes. Among these changes was an update to the landscaping around the expanded entrance to the campus, designed by recent USU graduate Diana Whitney. "It is always rewarding to see students apply what they learn, and I am proud of what Di  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: SALT LAKE CITY -- Over Summer 2023 and into the fall, the Utah State University Salt Lake Center has gone through a series of renovations and upgrades, including interior and exterior changes. Among these changes was an update to the landscaping around the expanded entrance to the campus, designed by recent USU graduate Diana Whitney. "It is always rewarding to see students apply what they learn, and I am proud of what Di  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Utah State University Center for Community Engagement and the Office of the Provost selected Laura Gelfand and Sunshine Brosi to serve as the inaugural Faculty Fellows in Community Engagement on Nov. 3. The Faculty Fellows program will further bolster the connection between the CCE (student affairs) and faculty (academic affairs) which is necessary for our continued growth and success as an institution that is committe  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Students from Utah State University Eastern banded together to decorate a Christmas tree for the Christmas Tree Regalia, held each year in Price. The group of students, led by USUSA and the Sun Center leaders, bought, donated, and decorated the tree. Money raised during the annual Christmas Tree Regalia will be donated to the Carbon and Emery Care Kits, non-profit organizations that assist children and families who might   more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Rose Hu, associate dean for research at the Utah State University College of Engineering, is this year's winner of the Women in Communications Engineering Outstanding Achievement Award presented by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Hu will receive the award the week of Dec. 4 at the 2023 IEEE ComSoc Flagship conference for her outstanding technical work in the broad field of communications engineering  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University College of Engineering Dean Jagath Kaluarachchi has announced that he will step down from his leadership role, with his last day set for June 30, 2024. Kaluarachchi made the announcement to faculty and staff on Nov. 1, expressing deep gratitude for the many years of service he dedicated to USU. He plans to transition into a teaching role before eventually embarking on retirement. "It has been a plea  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University theater students will perform a live reading of the play Bluebirds at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 in the Black Box Theater. According to Amanda Dawson, USU Theatre assistant professor and head of BFA Theatre Education, Bluebirds is a new play but a historical story. "It tells the story of these three Canadian World War I nurses who are stationed in France," Dawson said. "The story is told through their  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Utah State University College of Education and Human Services, the Department of Nursing and USU Tooele are excited to welcome two of their newest nursing faculty. Christine Rains and Lindsay Sundloff joined USU Tooele faculty as professional practice assistant professors in August. Rains holds a master of science in nursing. Prior to joining USU Tooele, Rains worked as a registered nurse, working on the medical/surgi  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 16 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Building on Utah State University's principles of community, the Division of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is hosting its first Religious Inclusive Excellence Symposium -- a continuation of the fifth annual Inclusive Excellence Symposium. All university community members are invited. "With the Inclusive Excellence Symposium, we're always trying to identify and recognize excellence in our own university system, but there   more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Ala Hasan, principal and office director of HKS Dubai and Riyadh, will speak from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Eccles Conference Center Auditorium on the Utah State University Logan campus. The Interior Architecture and Design program within the Department of Art + Design at USU is hosting this lecture. It is free to all, and everyone is welcome to attend. "The Communitas Lecture Series introduces students to different aspect  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 17 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: Today, Attorney General Sean D. Reyes led a coalition of 26 attorneys general in sending a letter to President Joe Biden and congressional leaders, urging the federal government to prioritize and provide financial and humanitarian assistance to Israel after the October 7th terrorist attacks by Hamas. General Reyes issued the following statement: "My heart is broken by the horrific t  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 14 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief, led by the State of Texas, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Jackson Municipal Airport Authority v. Harkins. The case involves the application of legislative privilege in an ongoing challenge to a state law that restructured a local agency. Back in 2016, the State of Mississippi enacted SB 2162 to restructure governa  more

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Nov. 17 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Nov. 16, 2023: The Utah Attorney General and the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection (Division) filed a lawsuit today against insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly, Novo, Nordisk, and Sanofi as well as pharmacy benefits managers (PBM) CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx for their involvement in an insulin pricing scheme that has harmed hundreds of thousands of Utah diabetics a  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 16 -- The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity issued the following news: The Utah Broadband Center (UBC), part of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, asks for public feedback on Utah's draft of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 2 , opens in a new tab . Comments can be submitted online until Dec. 15, 2023. The BEAD program is a federal funding opportunity that will allow Utah to build high-speed internet  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University is partnering with five other universities to bring expanded course offerings in food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences to the Mariana Islands. The project is funded through a $10 million program from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, entitled "From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program" (NextGen  more

PRICE, Utah, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Utah State University Eastern campus issued the following news: The Castle Valley Archaeological Society will host a research presentation at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Prehistoric Museum. The presentation, hosted in the Don L. Burge Room, will be led by Tim Riley, director and curator of archeology at the Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum, located in Price. During the presentation, Riley will be speaking about some of the interesting research present  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: In eastern Utah's Uinta Basin, air quality is a complicated issue. Oil and natural gas are key parts of Utah's economy, but they also create heavy concentrations of wintertime ozone. On Thursday, Nov. 9, Seth Lyman explored this relationship during a USU Research Landscapes presentation in Salt Lake City. The good news, Lyman said, is the problem is getting better. Although high ozone is still above federal standards in   more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University's Food Security Council has formed a food rescue workgroup to develop a statewide plan to reduce food waste and ensure that rescued food is accessible to those in need. The Food Security Council is a part of the USU Extension Hunger Solutions Institute. "One in 10 Utah households does not have access to sufficient food," said Palak Gupta, co-director of the USU Hunger Solutions Institute. "Recent inf  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 17 -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the appointment of technologist and diversity champion Dwana Franklin-Davis and higher education veteran Eloy Ortiz Oakley to its board of trustees. As one of the nation's largest universities with nearly 350,000 graduates and concurrent enrollment across the U.S. surpassing 160,000 full-time students, the WGU Board of Trustees  more