Weber State University

WSU's 14th President

Chris Mallett has been named the next president of Weber State University.

Weber State is a U.S. News & World Report best regional public university in 2026
Weber State has Carnegie Community Engagement classification
Weber State is one of the best regional colleges in the west per the Princeton Review in 2026

WSU NEWS

A man in a dark suit and purple tie (Chris Mallett) smiles while standing in a softly lit office hallway.

Weber State welcomes Chris Mallett as new president

The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Chris Mallett as the next president of Weber State University at its public meeting today. Mallett will assume the position on Aug. 1.

Erin Buell is pictured in a chemistry lab, smiling at a classmate next to her. They both are wearing white lab-coats.

Mom of seven returns to school at Weber State, follows dreams of becoming a doctor

Erin Buell helped four of her seven children pursue pre-medical education tracks before deciding it was her turn.

Photo of an arrangement of vintage recipe cards, and a vintage cooking magazine illustration.

Learn the history of 'Mormon muffins' and more at Stewart Library exhibit

A new exhibit on display at Weber State University’s Stewart Library shines a light on the people and events that shaped Ogden’s foodways.

A large stone with the purple flaming “W” logo stands in a landscaped campus area with blooming pink trees and mountains in the background at sunset.

Hemingway Awards support WSU faculty collaboration, excellence

Weber State University’s 2026 Hemingway Awards will continue a decades-long tradition of supporting faculty research and service, funding 10 projects for a total of nearly $90,000.