JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 1 (TNSRes) -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: Arkansas State University Museum has been selected to participate in a nationwide research project that will examine the impact American museums have on their communities. Known as MOMSI -- the Measurement of Museum Social Impact -- the project is funded by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS), and is being led by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums in p  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 1 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news on June 30, 2021: Gov. Spencer J. Cox stood side-by-side with local leaders at Utah's Capitol to advise all Utahns to "Celebrate Safely!" In a strong, unified message, Gov. Cox and more than 30 Utah city mayors, council members, city managers and other local leaders asked Utahns to skip using personal fireworks this year and join with neighbors in celebrating July 4th and 24th at public celebrations sponsore  more

LOGAN, Utah, July 1 (TNSPer) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Jill Rasmussen, Utah State University Brigham City Region Director of Students, has announced her retirement effective June 30. Rasmussen spent 16 years in the position, joining the campus in July 2005. "I am so glad that the final stop of my career journey took place in this wonderful community of USU," Rasmussen said. "I have had three marvelous directors, Dr. Andy Shinkle, Dr. Tom Lee, and Dr. Dan Black, who ha  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 1 (TNSAwa) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Two faculty members from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs received awards from the American Political Science Association (APSA) for their recent books. Frances Lee, professor of politics and public affairs and the associate chair of the Department of Politics, and her co-author, James Curry, professor of political science at the Univers  more

LOGAN, Utah, July 2 (TNSPer) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen Timothy Olsen has been named the new Director of Students for the Utah State University Brigham City Region (Brigham City, Kaysville, Tremonton), effective July 1. Olsen enters his new role after spending nearly seven years working in USU Student Affairs as a Program Coordinator. He replaces Jill Rasmussen, who retired on June 30. "We are excited to have Tim join us in the Brigham City region," s  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 30 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news: Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Marlo M. Oaks as treasurer for the state of Utah. He replaces David Damschen, who recently resigned to take a position in the nonprofit sector. "Marlo's broad experience in investment banking, risk management and portfolio oversight makes him an excellent choice as custodian of public funds," said Gov. Cox. "I'm also impressed with his involvement in two nonprofits and Ut  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 26 (TNSJou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Lael Gilbert Don't bother searching for Sahul on a map--this supercontinent existed more than fifty thousand years ago, before separating into what we now know as Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania. Early humans traversed it using methods that might feel familiar to many modern way-finders, according to new research from Stefani Crabtree, assistant professor of social-environmental modeling in Utah State Uni  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 29 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news on June 28, 2021: To celebrate Pride Month in June, Utah State Today is highlighting university employees and students who are conducting research, academic pursuits and other projects related to or that benefit the LGBTQIA+ community. Sara Freeman Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Biology * Area of study: Intersex in humans; neurobiology of social bonds Why is this work important? "The ('Inte  more

LOGAN, Utah, July 3 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Anessa Pennington Not every undergrad who wants to do research has the opportunity. And not every college offers programs that align with student interests. A Utah State University professor is hoping to fill that gap with a multidisciplinary summer research program for undergrads from across the country. Biological engineering professor David Britt has received $370,000 from the National Science Foundation to  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 30 (TNSOps) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Mary-Ann Muffoletto Utah State University alum Evan Millsap (BS'18, Geology) was a passionate scholar, whom faculty mentors and classmates describe as an inspiring student both in and out of the classroom. USU Geosciences faculty mentor Tammy Rittenour says Millsap, who died in a rock-climbing accident in 2019 at age 27, was "intelligent, mature, inquisitive and friendly." "Evan was unique," says Rittenour,   more