LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Wrapping up his bachelor's studies at the University of Southhampton in his native England in 1976, Mike Taylor should have been walking on air. After all, the physics major had an enviably steady engineering job lined up in the telecommunications industry. Instead, the undergrad felt dejected. "I was feeling rather low," recalls Taylor, physics professor at Utah State University. "I had a job, but I wanted something exci  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: ACT Guide, a self-guided online therapy program designed by researchers at USU, is adding two specialized programs for individuals who struggle with a decluttering disorder and trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder). ACT Guide is an online program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an effective approach to mental health that is used to treat a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression and stress. ACT Guide   more

YUMA, Arizona, Nov. 29 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: The Marketing and Communications Department at Arizona Western College recently brought home regional marketing awards for their innovative efforts to promote higher education in Yuma and La Paz counties. The team was honored with 13 Medallion awards during the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 6 Conference in Palm Springs, Calif. The event recognized outstanding achievement in commu  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 1 -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023: Western Governors University (WGU) announced today the appointment of Dr. Courtney Hills McBeth as the university's new Chief Academic Officer and Provost. Hills McBeth joins WGU from Strada Education Foundation and brings more than 20 years of experience in developing, implementing, and scaling programs to improve access, quality, relevancy, and student success in higher educat  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at Utah State University is excited to unveil the newest addition to its "Museum + Music" series, where the realms of art and music converge to address the urgent theme of climate change. This installment showcases the creative interpretations of students from the music history class in USU's music department, who will draw inspiration from the thought-provoking pieces within the "Fa  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: On Nov. 29, 2023, Gov. Cox and First Lady Cox honored Utah artists at the Governor's Mansion Artis Awards event. Continuing our great Utah tradition of honoring and supporting artists, we are pleased to present the Utah Governor's Mansion Artist Award to two artists who have brought us beauty that can be both seen and felt. Jeff Hein: Not originally from Utah, Jeff came out West to study painti  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 29 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Brian Bolinder to the Seventh District Court, filling the vacancy left by Judge George Harmond's retirement. Bolinder's nomination requires confirmation by the Utah Senate. "I appreciate Brian's willingness to enter public service and have confidence in his ability to serve the people of the Seventh District Court well," Gov. Cox said. "I look forward to his   more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: For a century fire ecologists have worked to decipher a complex question -- what does a "normal'' wildfire year look like in the West? That's a hard question to answer for many reasons, but new research from a team in the Quinney College of Natural Resources shows that thanks to the state's unique landscapes, Utah's wildfire patterns may never fit into what is considered "normal" for other Western states. Utah landscapes   more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University alumna Mary Cleave, a trailblazing veteran of two NASA shuttle spaceflights, died Nov. 27. She was 76. USU President Elizabeth Cantwell, who met and worked with Cleave at NASA, says she is saddened at the news of her former colleague's passing. "Mary Cleave was such a force of nature -- I know this was often said about her, but it was so true," Cantwell says. "She was impassioned, whip-smart and dri  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: In 2020, Salt Lake City's youth population hit its lowest point in over a century. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute shows that despite gaining 13,283 new residents overall between 2010 and 2020 and growing 7%, Salt Lake City's under-18 population lost 4,933 residents, shrinking by 12% to 37,101. "The under-5 population in Salt Lake City experi  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Utah State University Department of Theatre Arts will present its holiday musical, It's A Wonderful Life, at the Caine Lyric Theatre at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 and at 1 p.m. Dec. 2. "Whether or not you love musicals, I think everybody can respond to music," Professional Guest Director Tarah Flanagan said, "and when you're in a room with live music, you're going to have a wonderful time." Both USU theater stud  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: PRICE, Utah -- As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, the Prehistoric Museum at Utah State University Eastern is pleased to announce free admission for all enrolled tribal members of any federally recognized tribe. This initiative aims to help reduce barriers to Indigenous engagement with the museum's exhibits, which highlight the archaeology of the Native cultures of Eastern Utah. This small gesture seeks to  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Utah State University Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble will present their concert "Big Bands" from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 29. The concert will take place at the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall at USU. Three times a school year, the USU Jazz Orchestra and USU Jazz Ensemble perform selections from classic and contemporary jazz, rock and pop music. According to Max Matzen, USU music (trumpet) associate professor, concert  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: MOAB, Utah -- Utah State University Moab's campus is once again an award-winning structure. The campus was awarded Best Project in the category of Higher Education/Research and also won the special award for Excellence in Sustainability in the Mountain States region. The awards, bestowed by the Engineering News-Record, were announced on Nov. 27. "Blending innovation and sustainability, the USU Moab academic building reflec  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief, led by the States of Montana and Idaho, in a Second Amendment case in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The matter in front of the court involves a challenge to a law passed by the Hawaii State Legislature in June 2023 that "prohibits the carry or possession of firearms" in designated places, including "bars and restaurants serving  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 28 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen today in support of a California mother who was wrongly shut out of her child's gender identity decision by a school district, violating her longstanding and fundamental right to direct the care of the child. Earlier this year, Aurora Regino filed a  more