RIVERTON, Wyoming, April 6 (TNSGra) -- Central Wyoming College issued the following news: Vice President of Student Affairs Coralina Daly received news March 5, 2021 that Central Wyoming College was the recipient of a grant that will provide opportunities for Boundless Opportunity Scholarships for 2021-23 for a total amount of $25,000. According to the Daniels Fund, the Boundless Opportunity Scholarship "benefits motivated non-traditional students who recognize the power of education to creat  more

ST. GEORGE, Utah, April 7 (TNSEve) -- Dixie State University issued the following news: In the next installment of its Pizza and Politics series, the Dixie State University Institute of Politics & Public Affairs will host a legislative roundup featuring all six state legislators who represent Washington County. Moderated by Vince Brown, the institute's director, the discussion will cover some of the 503 bills that were passed and some that did not during the Utah State Legislature's 2021 gener  more

OGDEN, Utah, April 7 (TNSEve) -- Weber State University issued the following news: Former NFL and Weber State University football star, Ta'u Pupu'a, who is now performing opera on stages around the world, will be the honored speaker during WSU's virtual spring commencement exercise April 29 at 7 p.m. The presentation can be viewed at weber.edu/commencement. Individual college graduation ceremonies, where each graduate will be recognized individually, will be held in person at Stewart Stadium o  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 6 (TNSPer) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that Ryan Odom has been named the Aggies' 20th head men's basketball coach. In all, Odom is 126-81 (.609) in seven years as a head coach and has 24 years of collegiate coaching experience. "We are beyond excited to announce Ryan Odom as Utah State's new men's basketball head coach," said Hartwell. "We had great interest   more

LOGAN, Utah, April 9 (TNSAwa) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University Extension presented its Friend of Extension Award to Lyle Hillyard, former member of the Utah State Senate, at the Extension annual conference held in March. The award is presented annually to honor individuals, businesses or organizations outside of Extension for their outstanding support and personal involvement in furthering Extension efforts. "Sen. Hillyard has been a tremendous support  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 7 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: For those who live in snowy mountainous regions like the Wasatch Front, much of the water used for irrigation and drinking comes from snow that accumulates in the mountains. This snow melts each spring, replenishing groundwater that feeds rivers and streams. In the Logan River basin, this yearly snowmelt fills up the groundwater stores that includes a complex network of pipes and cave-like reservoirs, a unique geo  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 7 (TNSJou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Salinity is a growing critical threat to soils, water quality and food production worldwide. High levels of salts in water and soil interfere with plants' abilities to take up the nutrients they need, create osmotic shock and ion accumulation in the plant tissues. All these conditions drastically affect plants' growth and development, resulting in reduced crop production. Some plant varieties have a greater toler  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 6 (TNSJou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University psychology professor Tyler Lefevor's research was published in the American Psychological Association's Psychological Bulletin. In the article "The Relationship Between Religiousness and Health Among Sexual Minorities: A Meta-Analysis," a research team led by Lefevor examined numerous scientific studies over several decades. The team includes Ward Davis of Wheaton College, Jaqueline Paiz of I  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 7 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all Utahns; however, recent research suggests it has been especially challenging for women, whose employment and careers have been disproportionately impacted. The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), in conjunction with Utah State University Extension, conducted a survey in January 2021 of Utah women aged 20 or older who were either currently employed or unemployed du  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 6 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: The local civil engineering firm J-U-B Engineers is sponsoring the renovation of a new engineering study space, set to open in the summer. The new facility will benefit students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The study space, which will be named the J-U-B Engineers Student Study Complex, will replace the current study room on the second floor of the Engineering Laboratory (EL) building.  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 6 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news on April 5, 2021: Continuous Improvement is a core value of Dining Services at Utah State University. This semester, USU Dining Services is incorporating sustainable practices, such as composting food waste and offering meat-free meal options, into their operations on Logan's main campus. In its commitment to continuous improvement, USU's Dining Services has recently partnered with a student group to create a surv  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 7 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: A shovel, some sticks and stones, and a little elbow grease in the right spot is key to unlocking natural processes in streams for restoration. Science News recently detailed how research from Joe Wheaton and a cadre of researchers from Utah State University's Department of Watershed Sciences is garnering national attention for its efficacy to restore riverscapes to healthier and more resilient states. Their propo  more

OGDEN, Utah, April 7 (TNSEve) -- Weber State University issued the following news: Weber State University will honor the graduates of fall 2020 and spring and summer 2021 during multiple events, both in person and virtually on April 29, 30 and May 1. Weber State University officials expect the class of 2020-21 to total more than 6,497 graduates -- the largest class on record. Approximately 200 additional students have applied for summer 2021 graduation. "These graduates will always be remembe  more