The Science Behind Service: Exploring the Psychology of Selfless Acts
USU assistant professor Andy Harris hopes to shed light on key factors that contribute to our sense of social responsibility By Logan Jones ‘18 What drives a high school student, immersed in the...
View Article‘I Was Built for This’: Diana Sabau Takes the Reins of the USU Athletic...
Sabau brings a wealth of experience from leadership positions with the Big Ten conference and The Ohio State University By Jeff Hunter ’96 Creating a sports strategy is nothing new for Utah State...
View ArticleLetter From The Editor: ‘Aggie Family’ Commitment to Service an Inspiration
By Timothy R. Olsen ’09, ’18 When planning this digital edition of the magazine, our team loved the idea of having “Service” be the theme. The holiday season is a wonderful time to reflect, refocus,...
View ArticleCommunication From Cantwell: In Pursuit of a Better Tomorrow
By USU President Elizabeth Cantwell It is hard to believe I’ve been here for almost half a year. It’s been challenging, as I knew it would be, but also incredibly rewarding to serve the Utah State...
View ArticleService with a Smile
Jacey Skinner Brings Curiosity, Enthusiasm, and a Lot of Gratitude to Her Role as USU’s New Board of Trustees Chair By Andrea DeHaan During her freshman year at Utah State University, Jacey Skinner...
View ArticleFostering A Sense of Belonging With Food
USU’s Center for Intersectional Gender Studies and Research Hosts Annual Diversity Dinner in Vernal By Timothy R. Olsen ’09, ’18 We will listen to understand and speak to be understood. We will...
View ArticleGleaning Up: Student-led Group Gathers Produce for Those in Need
By gathering food that would otherwise go to waste, the USU Gleaning Team is working to reduce food waste and increase food security By Jeff Hunter ’96 Time is running out. There’s less than a week...
View ArticleInsideOut Dad Program Provides Second Chances for Utah’s Incarcerated
CEHS professors, USU Extension have developed a curriculum aimed at breaking the cycle of recidivism By Alicia Richmond Brian Higginbotham, a USU professor in the Human Development and Family Studies...
View ArticleMan on a Mission: USU Graduate Greg Carr Has Spent the Past 20 Years Leading...
By Andrea DeHaan While most national and international feature stories about Greg Carr focus on his connections with Harvard and Boston as well as his extensive philanthropic efforts in the African...
View ArticleSpring 2024 Briefs
Click on the headline to be directed to the full story for each article. Ear to the Ground: USU Industrial Hygienists Perform Noise Assessment for Army ROTC Cannon Crew Firing the cannon by Utah State...
View ArticleSTATEWIDE CAMPUSES PROVIDE ACCESS TO EDUCATION THROUGH LIFE’S CHANGES
By Marcus Jensen If there is one thing that can be predicted with certainty, it is that life can certainly be unpredictable. Oftentimes, students feel like they have their higher education journey...
View ArticleUTAH HOME TO GREATEST CONCENTRATION OF RECOGNIZED DARK SKY PLACES
By Georgie Corkery Utah is a place of outdoor wonders with iconic arches mountains framing picturesque communities, otherworldly salt flats, birding hotspots, and some of the greatest snow on earth....
View ArticleFOREVER HOME: USU Names Court After Longtime Coach Stew Morrill
Morrill, who spent 17 seasons at the helm, is the Aggies’ winningest coach with 402 career victories By Jeff Hunter ’96 Standing on an Aggie blue carpet, surrounded by dozens of championship trophies,...
View ArticleHOPE AND HEALING: Mental Health Support for Agricultural Communities
Julene Reese ‘85 Utah’s farmers, producers, and agricultural workers grapple with challenges often beyond their control — unpredictable weather, financial strains due to fluctuating commodity prices,...
View ArticleUSU CENTER HELPING TO DEVELOP EARLY DEMENTIA SCREENING TEST
By Anna Sadler ’20 Funded by an appropriation from the State Legislature in 2022, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC) at Utah State University is increasing research across the...
View ArticleMORE THAN TALK: MUSIC THERAPY SPEAKS BEYOND WORDS
By Bryan Stalvey As we explore mental health and the diverse options available in taking care of ourselves, music therapy offers a unique and effective evidence-based approach that stands out among...
View ArticleLetter from the Editor: You Are Not Alone
By Timothy R. Olsen ’09, M.B.A. ’18 It’s been 21 years since I graduated high school (shout out Sky View Bobcats!), and during my senior year I discovered I had a herniated disc in my lower back at my...
View ArticleCOMMUNICATION FROM CANTWELL: Celebrating a Brighter Future
By Elizabeth R. Cantwell The topic of mental health and well-being is truly multifaceted, and it’s more crucial than ever to shed light on it positively. We’re living in a dynamic era where it’s...
View ArticleCAMPUS SCENE: Spectrum Magic Returns
By Timothy R. Olsen The Utah State University men’s basketball 2023–24 season was one of the most improbable in all of college basketball. Not only were the Aggies breaking in a new coach, but the...
View ArticleFROM PANIC TO PEACE: Chari Hawkins’ Olympic Dream Nears Reality
By Timothy R. Olsen, ’09, M.B.A. ’18 Chari Hawkins clearly remembers the day in February 2019 when she realized she could no longer just “live” with her panic attacks and anxiety. By that point, it...
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