LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Vivid oil paintings, breath-taking photos, and detailed ceramics are a few of the unique art pieces that are currently on exhibit in the Lyndsley Wilkerson Gallery on the first floor of the Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE). The gallery is hosting "In Bloom," a retrospective art exhibit featuring art pieces from students at Ridgeline High School in Cache Valley. Ridgeline art students who are currently enroll  more

BERNALILLO, New Mexico, Dec. 15 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release: Bernalillo County is seeking qualified artists to help complete Phase III of its "Outposts" public art project. The county will commission five sculptures from five different artists, which will be placed at various points along Tramway, Route 66, and North Highway 14. Regional artists living in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas are eligible and encouraged to apply. Selected artists w  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Over a decade ago, Nick Alley used his doctorate in mechanical and aerospace engineering to create an aerospace defense technology company called Area-I, which designed and built unmanned aerial vehicles for the U.S. military and its allies. Alley sold his business in 2021, and today he's using those profits to invest in the future of aerospace engineering right here at Utah State. The sale of Area-I gave Alley more time   more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: MOAB, Utah -- All 4th graders at Helen M. Knight Elementary School enjoyed an eventful field trip to the Utah State University Moab campus during a memorable November visit. During the field trip, students explored various areas of study, such as nursing, welding, the process of turning cocoa beans into chocolate and cooking. This immersive experience aimed to provide students with an overview of college life. "Studies s  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Available for fall 2024, Utah State University has increased funding to $1 million to help new students with high school student leadership experience pay for college. The Involvement Scholarship will be offered in varying amounts to incoming first-year students who were involved in their schools and communities. This involvement includes band, athletic teams, clubs, community service, student government, theater and more  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: In the frigid seas halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, two types of animals browse the palatable vegetation of a high-tundra archipelago, munching on thick moss, cropped grasses and low-lying shrubs. New research from a group led by Matteo Petit Bon from the Quinney College of Natural Resources is working to untangle the ecosystem impacts that two major players -- geese and reindeer -- have on a changing an  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University undergraduate Maren Ferre didn't think she had a particular interest in brains. But when it came time to choose an elective, she opted for biology faculty member Sara Freeman's Neurophysiology Lab Course, BIOL 5625. "I'm considering a career in the medical field, possibly pharmacology, so it seemed like a good choice," says the human biology major. "I had no idea Dr. Freeman's neurophysiology lab, wi  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University Extension Vice President Ken White recently announced three promotions in the Salt Lake County Extension office. Katie Wagner, Melanie Jewkes and Vernon Parent were all promoted to Extension full professor. "Salt Lake County is fortunate to have this type of talent," White said. "These amazing faculty members represent diverse areas of Extension education, including horticulture, nutrition/family fin  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 13 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: Michael L. Good, M.D., CEO of University of Utah Health and Senior Vice President for Health Sciences, and David W. Grainger, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering and of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the organization announced on December 12, 2023. Their selection  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: In the past ten years, the percentage of Americans who use medical marijuana has more than doubled as state-level legalization becomes increasingly common. But despite its prevalence as a medication, the full health effects of cannabis remain unknown, especially for specific populations--such as pregnant people--that might be especially at risk of health complications. Now, in a large stu  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah's consumer sentiment rose 6.4% in November (from 69.1 in October to 73.6), according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute's Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey by the University of Michigan found that sentiment fell 4.0% among Americans as a whole during the same time (from 63.8 to 61.3). "The variation in the index indicates the uncertaint  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: BLANDING, Utah -- Utah State University Blanding held its inaugural First-Generation Celebration, spanning four days from November 6-9. The celebration paid tribute to the remarkable achievements of first-generation students, faculty, staff, and community members, all of whom have played a pivotal role in shaping the campus's inclusive and supportive learning environment. "First generation students face many barriers befo  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Rose Hu, associate dean for research in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, recently published a book on her research, titled "5G and Beyond Wireless Communication Networks," by Wiley-IEEE. In collaboration with Haijian Sun from University of Georgia and Yi Qian from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the book, published in November, examines the recent progress in research and development in the area, c  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: PRICE, Utah -- The Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum has again achieved accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation's museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies and to the museum-going public. The Prehistoric Museum was initially accredited in 1991. All museums must undergo a rea  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: For the third year since its inception, Utah State University's Office of Equity has released its annual report outlining sexual misconduct and discrimination prevention as well as response efforts from August 2022 to July 2023. The number of reports has grown each year, which is a good sign, according to Matthew Pinner, the executive director of the Office of Equity. "More people reporting means we're doing our job, and  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 16 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Dec. 15, 2023: Last week, Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes was pleased to announce that Kroger's attempt to stay the State's opioid case has been denied. Utah is currently litigating a case alleging that pharmacies operated by Smith's Food and Drug, a subsidiary of national grocery giant Kroger, fueled the opioid epidemic. The consequences have caused suffering and grief for many Utah families  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 16 -- The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity issued the following news on Dec. 14, 2023: Today, the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity awarded MasterControl Solutions, Inc. , opens in a new tab a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion in Salt Lake County. The corporate incentive is part of the state's Economic Development Tax Increment Financing program. As part of the agreement, MasterControl projects to add approximately 155 new, h  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 16 -- The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity issued the following news on Dec. 14, 2023: On Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, representatives of the U.K. and state of Utah governments attended the inaugural government-to-government working group meeting created by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on economic cooperation and trade relations, opens in a new tab in Salt Lake City. Emily Cloke, Consul General at the British Consulate in Los Angeles, chaired the mee  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State Vice President and Director of Athletics Diana Sabau announced Thursday that the Aggie football team will play a three-game series with the University of Utah in 2024, 2026 and 2031. Utah State will host the Utes at Maverik Stadium on Sept. 14, 2024, and play in Salt Lake City at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026, and on Aug. 30, 2031. "It is tremendous for our football program to host the University of Ut  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics Diana Sabau announced Wednesday that the basketball court inside the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum will be named in honor of former USU men's basketball head coach Stew Morrill. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, when the Aggie men host Boise State at 8 p.m. "Stew Morrill is a true Aggie legend and having his name enshrined on our basketball court is  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: WebAIM Director Jared Smith recently received the Social Impact Award at the Information and Communication Technologies Accessibility Testing Symposium in Washington, DC. WebAIM has provided web accessibility solutions since 1999 through tools, education and technical assistance. It is part of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at U  more

OGDEN, Utah, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Weber State University issued the following news: Zoology students at Weber State University are surveying local waterways to learn more about North American river otters. Though these otters are native to Utah, they were classified as a rare species in the 1890s due to unregulated trapping and habitat destruction. Now they're protected from hunting, but their elusive nature makes it difficult to track their numbers. In an effort to gather data and monitor p  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: When Jay and Lori Yahne graduated from Utah State University, they expected to spend the rest of their lives as geotechnical engineers. Making wine and spirits was a hobby of theirs until a simple joke in passing turned it into a reality. The Yahnes own Utah's first Brandy Distillery and the smallest commercial still in the state, appropriately called The Hive Winery and Spirits Company. They specialize in premium "non-gr  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Youth Conservatory Christmas Recital will be from 6-7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall on Utah State University campus. This recital will feature performances of aspiring pianists who participate in the Youth Conservatory program at USU. Attendees can enjoy high-level performances of festive holiday music from young students ages 5-18. According to Youth Conservatory Director Emily Ezola, student  more