SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news on June 22, 2022: Gov. Spencer Cox and other stakeholders participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony today for the new Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) marking its substantial completion. "Today is truly a landmark day for the Department of Corrections and the state of Utah as we celebrate the largest construction project in Utah history," Gov Cox said. "This facility will provide a safe and secure e  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news: Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed Darryle Rude as commissioner of the Utah Department of Financial Institutions. This nomination requires approval by the Utah Senate. "Darryle has been serving as interim DFI commissioner since March and after a national search he has emerged as the best candidate for the job," Gov. Cox said. "He's earned the respect of his colleagues through his professionalism and   more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 22 (TNSper) -- Tarleton State University issued the following news release: Tarleton State University President James Hurley will serve as the 2022-23 Past Chair of the Western Athletic Conference Executive Committee. Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez was elected Chair, and California Baptist University President Ron Ellis will be Vice Chair. Elections were part of last week's WAC Board of Directors meeting. The board also voted to strengthen its commit  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 24 (TNSper) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: Christy Hopkins, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., emergency medicine professor and physician with University of Utah Health, has been named the inaugural chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at University of Utah. Hopkins will oversee a department that has expanded to nearly 40 faculty, 20 advance practice clinicians, 7 fellows, 27 residents, and  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 22 (TNSper) -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news: Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Colin Jack to fill the House District 62 vacancy. "We're grateful to Colin for his commitment to serving the public," Gov. Cox said. "We're confident that as a state representative he will serve our state with diligence and integrity, and we look forward to working with him in this new role." Jack is a life-long Republican and has been active in the Republican P  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 23 (TNSawa) -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news: In his inaugural Governor's Spirit of Service Award Ceremony, Gov. Spencer Cox recognized the outstanding service that Utahns are doing throughout the state. Four exemplary citizens and four community organizations were included in this year's ceremony, including: * Cristina Diaz de Leon created Rancho Market vaccine clinics, advanced inclusion and cultural celebrations, empowered youth, led out   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 25 (TNSper) -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news: Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Rick Westmoreland to fill Judge Michelle Heward's vacancy on the 2nd District Juvenile Court. The governor's nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. "Rick's experience as both a prosecutor and defense counsel will serve him well as he joins the 2nd District Juvenile Court bench," Gov. Cox said. "We're grateful for his continuing commitment to p  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 25 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following joint statement on June 24, 2022, with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade: * * * "This administration has been dedicated to giving a voice to the most vulnerable in our society, including the unborn. "We wholeheartedly support this Supreme Court ruling and are encouraged to see abortion law will be left to elected state representatives. "As pro-life advocates, this  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 24 (TNSacc) -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University's efforts in the protection of human research participants have been recognized once again by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) with full accreditation. USU's Human Research Protection Program received special recognition for: * Excellence in communication -- particularly during a high-turnover period in the initial stages of the pandemic;   more

ROOSEVELT, Utah, June 24 (TNSper) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen Utah State University Uintah Basin is pleased to announce the addition of Melanie Brunson to the campus faculty. Brunson has been hired as a lecturer in the Business Education department. "We were looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and who loves the Uintah Basin and our communities, and we are so thrilled to have found Melanie to fill our business education faculty position  more

LOGAN, Utah, June 23 (TNSper) -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen A veterinarian, researcher, author, teacher and administrator, Francis D. Galey has announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022. For the past four years, Galey has served as Utah State University's executive vice president and provost, a position he began Aug. 1, 2018, taking over for then-recently appointed President Noelle E. Cockett, who was named university president in 2017. "We are s  more