2016 Archives

A Look Back at 2016 at WSU

A review of the top stories from 2016 at Weber State University.

WSU Receives Grant to Understand, Help LGBTQ+ Students

The Safe@Weber Violence Prevention Team in the Women’s Center is using a Utah Department of Health grant to help address specific needs of LGBTQ+ students.

WSU Automotive YouTube Channel Hits 10 Million Views

WSU's Automotive YouTube channel has nearly 50,000 subscribers. Views have surpassed the 10-million mark, with an equivalent watch time of almost 104 years. Meet the professor who's responsible.

Andre Lortz Receives Richards Institute Award

WSU's Richard Richards Institute for Ethics will recognize Andre Lortz, Maverik's chief financial officer, as the winner of the Ethical Leadership Award. It will be presented at the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Nov. 17.

WSU Professor Helps Ghana Implement Respiratory Therapy Degree Program, Receives Prestigious Medal

Lisa Trujillo has been helping the University of Ghana implement a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program. For her efforts, she received the International Council for Respiratory Care’s Toshihiko Koga, MD International Medal.

WSU Fundraising Campaign Surpasses $125 Million Goal

Dream 125: The Campaign for Weber State University raised a total of $164,392,217.21, far exceeding the initial goal of $125 million.

WSU Alumnus Aims for Gold in Paralympics Discus Throw

WSU alumnus and former student athlete hopes to break his own world record in the discus throw when he competes at the 2016 Paralympics, Sept. 16.

Karras Elected WSU Board of Trustees Chair

Nolan Karras was elected chair of the WSU Board of Trustees at its monthly meeting Sept. 6. Trustee Louenda Downs was elected vice chair.

WSU Honored as ‘Great College to Work For’

Weber State University is a “2016 Great College to Work For.” The results are based on an employee survey conducted at 281 colleges and universities nationwide.

WSU Tax Program Opens New Center, Recognized Nationally for Value

The Center for Tax Education & Research will help communities navigate the world of tax. The center will be housed within the School of Accounting & Taxation in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics.

Jerry and Vickie Moyes Support WSU with $5 Million Gift

In recognition of a generous $5 million gift, WSU created the Jerry & Vickie Moyes Center for Supply Chain Excellence.

Students Design Wireless Brake Shift, Emergency Drone, Guitar Pick at WSU Concept Center

Weber State University students are designing, engineering and prototyping new technologies for businesses and the community. The Concept Center has worked on more than 40 large projects and collaborated with 100+ companies.

WSU Digs 200 Deep-Water Wells to Help Save Energy

Large drilling rigs are boring holes deep in the earth on the north side of Weber State University’s Stewart Stadium to create a system to heat and cool university buildings more efficiently and cost effectively.

Local Businesses Eligible for Grant Money from WSU and Startup Ogden

WSU’s pioneering effort to help promote financial vitality in Weber County has been so successful, plans now are underway to award money to local businesses.

Scott Sprenger New Dean of College of Arts & Humanities

Weber State University’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities today announced the appointment of Scott Sprenger as dean of the college. He will begin his duties on July 1, 2016.

WSU Fundraising Exceeds Goal, Campus Celebrates

Weber State University President Charles A. Wight today announced the Dream 125 fundraising campaign has exceeded its goal of $125 million with two months before it ends officially. The total so far: $146,117,541.97.

WSU Names 2016 Brady Presidential Distinguished Professors

125 Reasons to Celebrate Successful Fundraising Campaign at WSU

WSU marks the end of the Dream 125 Campaign in April 2016. Significant milestones mark the path to the end of the campaign. Here are 125 facts for Dream 125.

WSU extends partnership with adidas through 2022

Weber State University and adidas today announced a extension of their partnership in which Adidas will be the official athletic apparel brand of the Wildcats through the 2021-2022 season.

Cats beat UND 76-74; advances to WBI final four

WSU women's basketball won over North Dakota and advances to the final four of the WBI Tournament. WSU will host USC at the Dee Events Center March 23.

3D Printing Adds Dimension to WSU Business Course

With the support of the dean of the business school, assistant professor Jeff Clements chose to use his research funds to purchase the first 3D printers for student exploration.

WSU Students Build Tiny Studio with Tiny Environmental Impact

Students in design engineering technology, manufacturing and electrical engineering programs are creating the space. They will create a studio which produces the same amount of energy it uses.

WSU Announces $5 Million Donation to Help Renovate Social Science Building

The much-needed renovation of Weber State University’s Social Science building has received a $5 million gift from a longtime university advocate and contributor John E. Lindquist.

WSU Lecture to Explore Math, Music Connections

David Kung will explore the relationship and similarities between math and music during his lecture in WSU’s Lind Lecture Hall Rooms 125-126, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.

WSU Professor Mentors High School Student Who Qualifies for International Science Competition

At 17 years old, Karissa Wang, a senior at NUAMES, has designed a way to combat drug-resistant bacteria with the mentorship of WSU professor Matthew Nicholaou.

Davis Chamber Announces Weber State University as its 2016 Legacy Award Winner

The Davis Chamber of Commerce announced that its Executive Board has chosen Weber State University as the recipient of this year’s Legacy Award.

WSU Selects Two Associate Provosts

Professor Eric Amsel will serve as associate provost for academic programs and assessment. Professor Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski will serve as associate provost for high-impact programs and faculty development.

WSU’s Health Management Ranked Nationally for Quality, Value

Weber State University’s online program in health management has been recognized by OnlineColleges.net as one of the best in the country at one quarter the price of other nationally ranked programs.

DEQ Partners with Universities to Examine Air Emissions from Starting Vehicles “Cold”

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has partnered with Weber State University and Utah State University to examine the impacts vehicle emissions have on air quality on cold winter days.

Weber State University professor elected president of national boards of health association

The National Association of Local Boards of Health has selected professor and Weber-Morgan Board of Health member Ken Johnson to lead its national organization.