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Annual Spanish spelling bee puts a spotlight on Utah’s bilingual education

Spelling is an endurance sport. As the 10th annual Spanish spelling bee at Weber State University unfolded Wednesday, kids tapped their sneakers on the wooden floor of a small auditorium stage.

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Communication Professor Colleen Packer honored with H. Aldous Dixon Award

Packer has dedicated four decades to transforming students' lives through her work and has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student success beyond the classroom.

Watch: Learn About Colleen Packer

For 40th year at Weber State, students will display literary talent at annual conference

Weber State University will provide students from across the nation the opportunity to present their literary work and hear from a world-famous author during the 40th Annual National Undergraduate Literature Conference April 3–5.

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Following cancer, Weber State student double-majors in engineering and theatre

Earning her bachelor’s degree is taking longer than expected, but nine years and a battle with cancer haven’t stopped Mary Abbott from pursuing two of her greatest passions: engineering and theatre. 

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Crimmel: In life and the workplace, there’s value in understanding other perspectives

Professor Hal Crimmel highlights the importance of the Arts and Humanities. He releases opinion pieces every month that are worth the read, just like the one below.

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Professors earn prestigious award for ‘teaching excellence’ at Weber State

Our professors Sam Bryson of Music and Ryan Evans of English won an award for Teaching Excellence.

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Sisters create scholarship honoring late mother, fellow Weber State alum

Weber State University graduate Kari Harbath and her sister, current student Kassie, created a scholarship fund in memory of their mother, WSU alum Paula “Kim” McCorkle-Harbath, to give back to the community that helped them through hardships. 

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Weber State grad's art lands on Clearfield's latest public art display

As a muralist and furniture upcycler, Weber State University graduate Brooke Facer’s artwork can be found on walls and in homes throughout the country.  She enjoys using creative canvases — building exteriors, chairs, dressers or other household furniture — to showcase her signature vibrant style. 

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Utah woman learned to manage chronic illnesses to pursue goals at Weber State

Elizabeth Poe’s love for learning always fueled her dream of going to college, but it wasn’t until she learned to manage her chronic illnesses that she enrolled at Weber State University to pursue a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree.

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Weber State's Theatre Production "Alice by Heart" Featured on KUTV 2 News

Weber State's theatre director Andrew Barratt Lewis and student Madison Rigby were featured on KUTV 2 news ARC Community Spotlight.

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