SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox delivered his 2024 State of the State address to the people of Utah, the Legislature, the Supreme Court and constitutional officers, emphasizing why Utah is the top ranked state in the nation and how we can keep it that way. Throughout his 28-minute speech, Gov. Cox outlined what makes Utah unique including its dramatic landscapes, its strangely spelled names and its cultu  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Sydney Dahle Utah State University will be the first Utah school to offer a bachelor's degree in cyber security engineering. "Secure, safe and reliable engineered systems are needed now more than ever," said Jake Gunther, head of the electrical and computer engineering department. "We want to develop the next generation of cyber security engineers and ensure that we're preparing our students to be leaders in the next   more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Shelby Ruud Jarman After nearly two decades in law enforcement, Shawn Addley is ready to pass along his extensive experience and knowledge to the next generation of peace officers. When Addley joined the Carbon County Sheriff's Office in 2005, he was eager to make a positive difference in his community. He found the job rewarding and challenging, and he enjoyed the fact that he could help and serve others every single  more

PRICE, Utah, Jan. 19 -- Utah State University Eastern campus issued the following news: By Shelby Ruud Jarman After nearly two decades in law enforcement, Shawn Addley is ready to pass along his extensive experience and knowledge to the next generation of peace officers. When Addley joined the Carbon County Sheriff's Office in 2005, he was eager to make a positive difference in his community. He found the job rewarding and challenging, and he enjoyed the fact that he could help and serve othe  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 18 -- Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp. issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation ("Sarcos") (NASDAQ: STRC and STRCW) is pleased to announce that effective as of February 23, 2024, the company's co-founder and former CEO, Ben Wolff, will resume the role of president and CEO as the Company pursues its next phase of innovation and growth, with a concerted focus on commercializing and deploying the robotic artificia  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 20 -- The Shingo Institute, a program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, issued the following news: The Shingo Institute, a program of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, will induct three Shingo Academy Members--George Donaldson, Noel Hennessey, and Eamonn Murphy--at the upcoming Shingo European Conference in Dublin, Ireland, October 11-12, 2023. Shingo Rising Star nominee Judith McMullan will also be awarded posth  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 20 -- The Shingo Institute, a program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, issued the following news: The Shingo Institute, a program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has awarded Jabil Circuit (Shanghai) Co., Ltd of China the Shingo Prize. "Receipt of the Shingo Prize is a worldwide recognized symbol of an organization's successful establishment of a culture anchored on principles of enterprise excellence, such  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Sydney Dahle Abiela Meek graduated from Utah State University with a bachelors in biological engineering. She started her doctorate in fall 2023 in chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her interest in biology came from an interest in making soap as a child, and even led to the selection of examining the chemistry and biology of laundry detergent for a high scho  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 18 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: The national "Love, Your Mind" campaign - a collaboration between the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council, in partnership with Black Players for Change, today unveiled a new public service advertisement (PSA) encouraging individuals, particularly men of color, to make their mental health a priority. The campaign is designed to create a more open, accepting, and proa  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute today presented the 36th Economic Report to the Governor to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox at the 2024 Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit, hosted by the Salt Lake Chamber. The report highlights the resilience of the U.S. economy in 2023 and projects continued, albeit slowed, economic growth in 2024. "The remarkably resilient U.S. ec  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: The Great Salt Lake Strike Team, which brings together the technical expertise of Utah state government agencies and research universities, today shared data and insights to help decision-makers during the 2024 General Legislative Session. The new report, Great Salt Lake Data and Insights Summary, makes clear that no single solution will cure the lake, data and mod  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute issued the following news release: Utah is working to address a growing behavioral health crisis. While the state is leading the nation on many behavioral health innovations, interventions, and reforms, high suicide rates, untreated anxiety and depression, serious mental illness, and drug-related deaths are all signs of the need for more accessible, equitable, aligned, and effective behavioral healt  more

PRICE, Utah, Jan. 20 -- Utah State University Eastern campus issued the following news: Sunshine Brosi, associate professor in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University, has been named as the 2024 S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year. Brosi, who teaches a variety of natural resources courses at USU Eastern, will now be entered for consideration for the USU Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year Award, which will be   more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University Extension's Rural Online Initiative recently announced the launch of the E-Commerce Accelerator program designed to empower small businesses in rural Utah. The comprehensive six-week program is designed to equip small businesses with the skills and strategies needed to succeed in the online marketplace. The program includes individual consultations, mentoring services, and regular milestone check-ins  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Kellianne Gammill Utah State University has joined in a collaborative effort with University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, and Northeastern State University to preserve Native American histories with an emphasis in oral history, art and archaeology. The project, titled "Indigenous Truthtelling of Boarding Schools," was awarded The National Historical Publications and Records Commission Mellon Planning Grant   more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Amanda Deliman, assistant professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) at Utah State University, has been named as the 2024 TEAL Faculty Teacher of the Year. Deliman, who teaches a variety of elementary education and early childhood education courses at USU Salt Lake Center, will now be entered for consideration for the 2024 Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services Teacher of the Year  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Researchers from the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) has conducted a statewide study to establish a baseline of public perceptions of the awareness, understanding and attitudes regarding the challenges of Utah women and girls. The survey, conducted in the fall of 2023, focused on five areas: education, community engagement, safety and security, health and well-being, and the workplace.  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Matt Jensen How do you maximize the length of a line that fits inside a confined space? One option is to fold the line into a zigzag. Another is to curve the line. How about a combination of both? That's the idea that started at the Utah Water Research Laboratory decades ago. Today, that concept is a concrete reality in Southern California. Many dams around the world feature a spillway structure with a weir,   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 18 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following statement on Jan. 17, 2024: * * * In a win for Attorney General Sean D. Reyes and a coalition of States, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) withdrew a recently proposed rule change that would have allowed it to list "Natural Asset Companies" (NACs) on the Exchange. * * * General Reyes issued the following statement: I ardently commend the NYSE for withdrawing this ill-advised and illegal rule change an  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 19 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief, led by the State of Alabama, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in NAACP v. Pennsylvania. The case involves the ability of states to enact reasonable election integrity measures, including ballot-processing rules. The Plaintiffs in this dispute sued Pennsylvania over an election law that governs the "marking and mailing" of absen  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 16 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2024: Today, the Utah Attorney General's Office honors the legacy of a great American, Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King, Jr. devoted his life to the idea - and the truth - that all people, regardless of their skin colors, their family history, or their backgrounds, should be judged by the content of their character. This is the basis of our American Dream that has inspired millions to pin  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 17 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2024: Today marks the first day of the 2024 Utah Legislative Session. Over the next 45 days, Utah's citizen lawmakers will take on a lengthy list of significant issues facing our growing state. The Attorney General's Office will work with the Governor and lawmakers to create and refine public policy to serve the greater good of Utah citizens. Welcome, and thank you to all the staff who   more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen In fall 2023, Utah State University expanded its Ambassador Program to include several Statewide Campuses in the USU Wasatch Region, as well as USU Tooele. Retooled to fit the lifestyles of students on a non-residential campus, students participating in this program are now enjoying similar benefits to those students in Logan, Price and Blanding. "I've always admired what the Ambassador Program adds for   more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Andrea DeHaan The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Utah State University will host an African American Read-In during February 2024. This national initiative, promoted by the National Council of Teachers of English, aims to celebrate and amplify African American literature while fostering a greater sense of community and understanding. Department of English faculty Adena Rivera-Dundas and Cree Taylor are c  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By JoLynne Lyon A free course teaching the foundations of mindfulness starts Jan. 24. It is open to Utah State University students, faculty and staff -- but registration closes Jan. 23. The course can help participants deal with the stress and pain in their lives without suffering, said Joana Franco, an instructional designer and mindfulness coach who created the course and will lead the sessions. "We have more than 35   more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2024: Robert Olsen always knew he wanted to work in nuclear engineering. He set himself down a path to make his way to the top, and today, he's made it, working as a nuclear security officer for the International Atomic Energy Agency. Olsen graduated from Utah State University in 2017 with a degree in environmental engineering. He invested his time in clubs and research that would help him attain his goal of on  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Oil and natural gas, wood products, minerals and other resources from the earth have fueled historic growth around the world, generated jobs and offered communities a wealth of economic activity. Modern life is literally built on these resources, and continues to lean on them for an upward economic trajectory. But having built the capacity for our global economy to do great things, we've also developed a capacity for cons  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Utah State University issued the following news: As countries work to cut emissions from fossil fuels, deforestation and other sources, a major study led by Trisha Atwood from the Quinney College of Natural Resources has found that bottom trawling -- dragging heavy fishing nets across the ocean floor -- can trigger significant atmospheric carbon pollution. The new research shows that bottom trawling is responsible for releasing up to 370 million metric tons of   more

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan. 18 -- Utah Tech University issued the following news: As the use of generative artificial intelligence continues to build and more questions surrounding its implications arise, Utah Tech University is offering a free community AI class throughout the Spring 2024 semester. Building off the success of the AI pop-up community class offered in the fall, this class will be offered most Wednesdays at noon in Room 106 of Utah Tech's Science, Engineering & Technology Building. W  more

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Jan. 18 -- Western Governors University-Utah issued the following news release: Western Governors University (WGU) and Family Health West (FHW) announced a partnership expanding access to in-demand higher education and professional development for the hospital's nurses and other healthcare workers. The agreement extends special benefits to FHW employees, including exclusive scholarship opportunities, and represents both organizations' commitment to serving and ensuring  more