LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 (TNSAwa) -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Australasian Journal of Engineering Education recently recognized the work of Utah State University Engineering Education professor Cassandra McCall. McCall won the 2020 Best Paper Award from the prestigious, peer-reviewed Australasian journal for her paper entitled "Exploring student disability and professional identity: navigating sociocultural expectations in U.S. undergraduate civil engineering programs."   more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Dec. 10 -- Foley and Lardner, a law firm, issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2021: Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that its Denver and Salt Lake City offices are relocating to new spaces as the firm continues to grow and expand its services in the Rocky Mountain region. As of December 2, 2021, Foley's Salt Lake City office has moved to the Wells Fargo Center - the tallest skyscraper in Utah - at 299 South Main Street, Suite 2000. Situated in the heart of the   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2021: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson unveiled their budget recommendations and priorities for Fiscal Year 2023. Their proposal highlights historic investments in education and infrastructure (including water and affordable housing) while also providing $160 million in tax relief to Utahns through a grocery tax credit. "Grounded in our One Utah Roadmap, this is a budget that refl  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 (TNSEco) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University Blanding has completed construction of a Navajo Hogan on campus, giving students the opportunity to use the structure for prayer, ceremonies, or just as a place to study and relax. The Hogan was blessed on Nov. 30, 2021. "It's really about helping people feel at home," said Kristian Olsen, associate vice president. "You're typically successful in places where you feel welcomed, comfortable an  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 8 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University's Department of Geosciences demonstrates and voices a concerted commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusivity throughout its efforts and activities. Its recent selection by a leading scientific organization for an innovative recruitment network is a significant step toward its aims and an encouraging opportunity for USU. USU Geosciences is among 15 new partner departments, selected from 54 a  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 7 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University researchers are working to make almond production more sustainable by gathering information with drones to improve water management for almond groves and increase almond yield. Alfonso Torres-Rua, an assistant professor of civil engineering at Utah State, is the leader for a project funded by the Almond Board of California. He said the project's goal is to estimate the appropriate amount of w  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Understanding which types of landscapes people prefer when enjoying the outdoors is important information for managers and planners tasked with protecting and maintaining these resources. Now, identifying which landscapes are preferred by outdoor recreationists has gotten easier with digital help, according to a recent published study. Researchers from the Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism from Utah State  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 8 (TNSRes) -- Utah State University issued the following news: An unprecedented interdisciplinary collaboration between a faculty member in the USU English department, a former graduate student, the Office of Equity, and the Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information (SAAVI) Office resulted in the recent publication of a research brief in Communication Design Quarterly. The article, "Unlikely Allies in Preventing Sexual Misconduct: Student Led Prevention Efforts in a Techni  more

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 (TNSPro) -- Utah State University issued the following news: An often-neglected aspect of content on the web are the documents that are emailed, posted and shared. Filling out a Word or PDF document is often a frustrating experience for those who rely on assistive technology to read text, or for those can't use a mouse. To address this issue, the WebAIM team at the Utah State University's Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice developed a video-based online tr  more