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Draper's Joyce University Cuts Nursing Degree to 90 Credits, Skips a Year
Joyce University in Draper has rolled out what it calls the nation's first accredited 90-credit Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, a program requiring no previous bachelor's degree and opening a new route into the profession for qualified Utah residents. The BSN90 pathway launched Monday and enrollment opens this fall, with the inaugural cohort set to begin classes in spring 2027.
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Hall of Fame Week Brings Class of 2026 Back to Campus
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah Athletics Department will officially enshrine its 2026 Hall of Fame class this weekend, a class that includes four of its all-time greatest student-athletes, one highly-decorated head coach and one legendary team. Zane Beadles (Football), Daria Bijak (Gymnastics), Katrin Smigun (Women's Skiing),...
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U of U reviews circumstances around viral video of student holding 'Kirkiversary' cake
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The University of Utah says it is reviewing the circumstances surrounding a viral photo of a student holding a cake reading “Happy Kirkiversary,” as reports of harassment and death threats against people involved in the controversy spread online. The photo shows University...
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USU alumnus to compete on ‘Survivor’ season 51
A Utah State University alumnus is headed to a beach in Fiji when “Survivor” returns for its 51st season on Sept. 23. Christian Chavez, 26, started college at Utah State as a chemistry major before switching paths, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a master’s degree in human resources. He now works as a head of human resources and lives in Herriman.
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U of U reviews circumstances around viral video of student holding 'Kirkiversary' cake
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The University of Utah says it is reviewing the circumstances surrounding a viral photo of a student holding a cake reading “Happy Kirkiversary,” as reports of harassment and death threats against people involved in the controversy spread online. The photo shows University...
Courthouse News Service
Utah tennis coach dodges negligence claims over choking student
(CN) — A federal judge found Monday a Utah high school tennis coach was acting within the scope of her employment when she choked and restrained a former student athlete after a physical altercation in 2022. U.S. District Judge Dale Kimball let Park City High School tennis coach Lani...
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New Teacher Bio – Josh Richter
What classes/subjects are you teaching at Highland this year?. “I am teaching Directed studies and applied skills this year, along with co-teaching math, social students and ELA.”. What excites you the most about Highland?. “Working at a new school, I have never taught high school before so I am excited...
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College Democrats accuse College Republicans of “doxxing” over viral X post; College Republicans resurface Democrat’s past comments
One year after Charlie Kirk’s death, University of Utah College Republicans were tabling on campus when U student Sara Larsen approached them holding a cake that read “Happy Kirkiversary.” Rylie Barnes, vice president of the campus organization, posted a photo of the cake on her personal X account. Published on Sept. 10, the post — captioned “What is wrong with students in Utah??” — received 6.3 million views in three days.
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Nate Black, Granger High School
"Nate Black teaches Latinos in Action (LIA), a service learning/planning for success class, at Granger High School, and if you were to walk through the Commons Area any day after school, you'd see him supervising Folklorico (Latino Dance Team) until 5:00 pm. Mr. Black is so committed to his students and creating a place where they feel they belong and can thrive, that he supervises activities like Folklorico, service activities, fieldtrips, etc., before and after school without any compensation (other than his students' successes and smiles). Mr. Black believes that all students deserve to feel accepted and respected and plans his class, and his time, to help achieve this.
KUTV
America First Scholar Athlete: Brighton High School's Eliana Melchior
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Thanks to our longtime partners at America First Credit Union we are once again honoring scholar athletes from all around the state of Utah, Sunday nights on Talkin' Sports!. The focus is to find local kids that not only excel in their arena, but...
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Skyridge football earns spectacular Homecoming win
The Skyridge football team put on quite a show for their Homecoming crowd on Friday (Sept. 11), demolishing the Skyline Eagles with a final score of 42-7. Coming off an emotional, hard-fought win against Liberty High School, Skyridge head coach Justin Hemm’s squad showed zero signs of a hangover.
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High school football: Week 5 schedule, streams, and scores
SALT LAKE CITY — Check back for the latest scores from all the Week 5 high school football games across the state. KSL Sports' Game Night Live: Mountain Crest at Sky View. With region play in full effect, Friday night is a chance to see two teams from Region 11 who are seemingly going in the opposite directions — though both are still looking for their first win in region play.
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Peterson School of Music defines the standard for musical excellence in the Salt Lake Valley
The Peterson School of Music in Salt Lake City is on a mission to nurture artistry through comprehensive music education. Formerly known as the Gifted Music School, it was renamed after Joel and Diana Peterson, longstanding supporters of the school. The school is a nonprofit founded by musicians Eugene and...
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Northern Utah High School Player of the Week – Week 4 – Calvin Cooper
The John Watson Northern Utah High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school football player in Northern Utah. Presented by John Watson Chevrolet in Ogden, each week we honor athletes for their exceptional performance on the gridiron. Our winner this week was Fremont quarterback Calvin Cooper.
KUTV
U of U reviews circumstances around viral video of student holding 'Kirkiversary' cake
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The University of Utah says it is reviewing the circumstances surrounding a viral photo of a student holding a cake reading “Happy Kirkiversary,” as reports of harassment and death threats against people involved in the controversy spread online. The photo shows University...
Utah News Dispatch
New courses are in the works at University of Utah amid state’s push for nuclear energy
For University of Utah students, a nuclear engineering track had to do more with healthcare technology and less with the nuclear reactors that Utah elected officials keep mentioning in their speeches when debating energy abundance. But, amid that big push to make the state a major piece in the nuclear energy space, the curriculum is […]
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‘Go Utes’: University of Utah, Ute Indian Tribe extend naming agreement
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The University of Utah and the Ute Indian Tribe renewed a memorandum of understanding allowing Utah Athletics to continue using the “Utes” name, recommitting to a decades-long partnership. The university has used the name with the tribe’s support since the 1970s, establishing...