In 2018, Kris Schweers threw a dart at a map, searching for a new place to call home. She aimed west — she’d never been there before — and hit Utah, so she began planning a 2,100-mile move from North Carolina to the Beehive State.
Professional sales student Max Togisala has long dominated on the golf course, both before and after a ski accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
Weber State University’s Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service will host local business leader Trina Celeste Limpert on Nov. 14 at noon in Lindquist Hall’s Haven J. Barlow Lecture Hall Room 101.
Hockey fans are being asked to compete for more than goals at the Weber State University hockey team games Nov. 8 and 9.
Pierce Kester knows his degree in computer science will help him land a job in the tech sector, but he also wants to stay open to pursuing other dreams, such as filmmaking.
Faculty from Weber State University’s College of Science were honored with the John S. Hinckley Fellow Award and the Exemplary Interdisciplinary Collaboration Award.
Electrical engineering student Tylin Waters is aiming for a career in Utah's aerospace industry, and he's off to a good start with a job at Weber State's Miller Advanced Research & Solutions Center.
As part of its Walker Civics Symposium, Weber State University’s Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service will host journalist, editor and author Jay Nordlinger on Nov. 12.
Vice Provost Brenda Kowalewski was awarded the 2024 Barbara A. Holland Scholar-Administrator Award by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.
Khadija Abdinasir was in seventh grade when she first fell in love with Utah’s great outdoors. And now, she gets to share that passion with others by pursuing a degree in Weber State’s Outdoor & Community Recreation Education program.
Weber State University wishes Waldo the Wildcat, the university’s fuzzy, spirited mascot, a happy 60th anniversary since his first known appearance.
The Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities and the Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service will host an evening with author, musician and self-proclaimed “troublemaker” Simon Tam on Oct. 14.
Three Utah colleges are making higher education more accessible and affordable than ever by automatically admitting over 10,000 high school seniors in Davis, Morgan and Weber counties.
Weber State University han anunciado hoy una nueva iniciativa para admitir de forma directa a más de 10,000 estudiantes de los condados de Davis, Morgan y Weber que actualmente cursan su último año de la preparatoria.
Eight outstanding individuals and one impactful philanthropic organization will be honored at Weber State University’s 55th Annual WSU Salutes ceremony Oct. 11.
Ritisha Sapkota traveled over 7,500 miles from Hetauda, Nepal, to study at Weber State because of Utah's scenic beauty, safety rating and its thriving Nepalese community.
Chloe Warnas is a Weber State University admissions ambassador, on-campus housing resident and first-year theatre student set to appear in "Alice by Heart" this month.
With homecoming week right around the corner, Weber State University is ready to unleash Wildcat pride from Oct. 4–12.
Although thriving in his first year of college, a few short years ago Iesley Walker wasn’t even sure he would finish high school. Now he's looking to study business at Weber State.
Student-athlete Cody Gehrett came to Weber State from Redmond, Oregon, to run track and field, and to be closer to family and members of his faith, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Eighteen-year-old Emmy Kepsel is earning her EMT certificate via a one-semester course at Weber State University so she can switch from ski instructor to ski patroller at Nordic Valley.
Weber State University is spreading kindness throughout K-12 schools by offering free access to a social platform that features uplifting messages.
Weber State University’s Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service will welcome candidates to participate in a Q&A session called “Meet the Candidates Night” at WSU’s Ogden and Davis campus, respectively.
As Weber State University tracks enrollment data for the new school year, the phrase “all-time high” fits multiple categories. Measured during the third week of fall semester, enrollment data continues to trend upward.
Weber State University’s Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities invites the public to an evening with award-winning author Silvia Moreno-Garcia on Oct. 2.
Weber State University’s commitment to sustainability has reached a new milestone, earning the Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System’s gold rating.
Fresh off earning a bronze certification for excellence in student voter registration and turnout in the 2022 midterm elections, Weber State University is focusing on gold ahead of the 2024 elections.
NUHOPE is partnering with Weber State University and Intermountain Health to host the 17th Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk on Sept. 21 at the Ogden Amphitheater.
As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Sept. 15, Weber State University invites all to attend a month-long celebration highlighting the culture and impact of Hispanic and Latino communities.
To celebrate Constitution Day, Weber State University’s Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service welcomes guest speaker Glenn Loury.
Identical twins Kenzee and Kylee Blackburn have a lot in common — similar appearances, personalities, hobbies and, now, careers.
The international community at Weber State University is growing. WSU boasted its largest enrollment of new international students ever this fall at 372 students, bringing the total number of that population to 832.
Weber State University will “bleed purple” as it hosts the 21st Annual American Red Cross Blood Battle Sept. 9–13 at two locations on the Ogden campus.
Criminal justice student Nick Jensen has been the lead investigator on more than 400 crime scenes. As a long-time detective in Davis County and beyond, he needed to choose a school that would help him excel in such a difficult field.
Weber State's School of Performing Arts has announced its highly anticipated theatre season for the 2024–25 academic year. Featuring a mix of classic tales, innovative storytelling and musical splendor, this season promises something special for every theatre enthusiast.
Porter Lance made headlines last year for his award-winning scenic design of Weber State’s production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, earning top prize at the national Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Washington, D.C.
Rachel Okwabi chose Weber State because it’s one of the few universities offering a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy. She earned that degree in April 2024, thanks in part to scholarships during a particularly difficult time.
Jeremy Ellis, a Weber State University alum and dentist in Logan, Utah, was helping his daughter use fiber optic glass to build a jellyfish for a science fair project, when it occurred to him the material would be fantastic for repairing a chipped tooth.
The annual Lindquist Family Symphony Pops Concert and Fireworks will light up the skies above Weber State University on July 14 from 9–11 p.m.
As a first-generation college student, Gissel Santoyo came to Weber State University a bit timid but left with a computer science degree and newfound confidence.
A new partnership between Weber State University and Hill Air Force Base is expanding education opportunities for military personnel, their families and civilian employees by offering master’s degree programs on the base.
Open to the public, the new nine-hole course is located south of the substation off Skyline Drive above the Ogden campus, near the trailhead for the WSU Discovery Loop. A bike trail also intersects the course, which spans several thousand feet.
Cameron Dunn was one of 16 Weber State University students, faculty and community partners who participated in a three-week service-learning trip to Nepal this April, culminating with a hike to Mount Everest’s base camp at an elevation of 17,598 feet.
As Utah celebrates 100 years of filmmaking this year, the demand for professionals in the industry continues to grow, as does enrollment into Weber State University’s film studies program.
In just five years, Weber State University’s speech team has gone from new kid on the block to perennial powerhouse. In the process, the team is generating a national reputation, while offering a nuanced way to discuss contentious issues.
Janine Hunsaker knows firsthand how the results of a medical scan can change life’s direction overnight.
Weber State University’s Arts in the Parks program is back for another year, a free summer outreach program offering children an opportunity to participate in hands-on visual and performing arts activities.
A staff member at Weber State University received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award that will take her nearly 6,000 miles across the world this summer.
Weber State University’s new director of the Community Education Center knows exactly what kind of impact continued education can have on families.
A new partnership at Weber State University is helping veterans seamlessly transition from military service to fulfilling civilian careers as nurse educators.
Volunteers are needed to help install the latest, colorful exhibition at the Dumke Arts Plaza in downtown Ogden.
Nursing student Syvanna Murri found family, flexibility and financial aid at Weber State University after being turned away from another institution.
Recent Weber State graduate David Carrillo lost his sight and two loved ones, leading him to pursue a career in social work that helps people through grief and bereavement.
Halfway through their senior year at Weber State University, classmates Audrey Young and Allie Green faced a life-and-death scenario that brought what they had learned in the classroom to reality.
For their contributions in teaching, business, philanthropy and healthcare, Weber State University will recognize two alums and one community leader at its 162nd commencement ceremony April 26 at the Dee Events Center in Ogden.
For 45 years, Weber State University has been lighting an electric W on Mount Ogden during homecoming week. Now, the university plans to build a permanent solar-powered version.
A long-time sociology professor at Weber State University is being recognized for inspiring her students through focused efforts on community engaged learning, undergraduate research and sustainability projects.
Among Weber State University's outstanding faculty and staff, two familiar faces earned this year's H. Aldous Dixon Award. The winners were honored during a ceremony here March 27.
Continuing a 19-year tradition, Weber State University announced the newest Brady Presidential Distinguished Professors, with this year's recipients representing the fields of communication, nursing, and physics and astronomy.
Raissa Rohbock came to Utah from Brazil with a clear goal: learn English, then move back to her hometown as soon as possible. But Weber State gave her even more reasons to stay.
Television's favorite assistant to the regional manager is set to deliver Weber State University's 2024 commencement address.
With help from a $2.5 million grant from the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Weber State University is developing a program that will offer certificates and degrees through classes taught entirely in Spanish.
Weber State University continues to build its relationship with the National Security Agency with the signing of a new Educational Partnership Agreement.
Weber State University students and faculty can now study the physiological effects video games have on the human body in a new esports lab on campus.
Weber State University is showing how literature opens doors of opportunity as it hosts students from across the nation March 28-30 to present their work at the National Undergraduate Literature Conference.
Sonora Grill will continue to help underserved students achieve their dreams through its 11th annual Dining for Dollars fundraiser March 6 to support Weber State University's Oportunidad Scholarship fund.
The neuroscience program at Weber State University will host their annual Brain Awareness Week events March 4-8, taking what they've learned in college and making it accessible to children in local elementary schools.
Continuing a 15-year tradition, Weber State University will bring together leading experts on sustainability during its annual Intermountain Sustainability Summit at the Ogden campus March 21-22.
Weber State's Department of English launched a new era of elective courses focused on Taylor Swift with more than 30 undergraduate and graduate students signing up to study the award-winning songstress and her recent pop culture dominance.
Weber State University is celebrating Native American culture and heritage with a performance of Indigenous Soundscapes in Motion March 15 in the Val A. Browning Center's Allred Theater.
Weber State University will host renowned anthropologist and MacArthur Fellow Jason De León on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Val A. Browning Center's Allred Theater.
Nationally and internationally acclaimed storytellers and local youth will take the stage at Weber State University's 28th annual Storytelling Festival Feb. 26-28.
Davina Kamikazi developed her passion for technology growing up in Kigali, Rwanda, often solving problems with computers and televisions. Now, she is turning her passion into a career, and is in company with Utah's tech industry leaders.
Norlito Ranchez Jr. has lived in Utah for just two years, but during that short time, he's accomplished things he never thought possible.
Twelve of Weber State University's best professors received the 2024 Presidential Teaching Excellence Award as WSU President Brad Mortensen made surprise visits to their classrooms.
Jasmyne Litanski had just graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work when she spotted an ad seeking volunteers for Grow Ogden, a community farm that helps feed and employ those in need.
In celebration of Black History Month, Weber State University will host several events throughout February to highlight the contributions, experiences and culture of Black and African Americans.
Results of a recent study conducted by a team of researchers, including Weber State Universitys paramedic program director, could improve outcomes for people suffering uncontrolled atrial fibrillation.
Two professors from Weber State University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences spent their winter break on an expedition to Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in South America.
Mandy Pellew was nearing the big four-oh when she returned to Weber State University after two decades away from college.
Dean W. Hurst, one of the luminary figures in Weber State University history, passed away Jan. 14 at age 97.
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