Weber State Stories
Here you'll find stories that spotlight some of Weber State University's boldest and brightest — people with the drive to go into the world, the workforce or wherever their passion takes them and Be Brilliant. Home to Wildcats from all walks of life, Weber State has played a significant part in each person's journey to learn, grow and shine, both on campus and in the community.
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Electrical engineering
Tylin Waters
This student is making a career out of curiosity.
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radiologic sciences
Janine Hunsaker
"Everybody needs and wants answers, and that’s what this career does"
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Computer science
Pierce Kester
How a successful entrepreneur took his future into his own hands.
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"I love Weber. I have a problem where I just love learning."
EMT
Emmy Kepsel
One Utah ski instructor has aspirations higher than the mountains she works on.
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THEATER
Porter Lance
"I've always had a love for visual art, and this brought that love into the world of theater."
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criminal justice
Nick Jensen
A detective is helping develop Weber State's CSI program to better prepare future investigators for real-world scenarios.
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professional sales
Max Togisala
"At Weber, I felt like I had a new opportunity to grow and to shine."
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"Once I was accepted into the social work program, I found my Weber family, and I really couldn’t imagine going anywhere else."
Social work
David Carrillo
This graduate is using personal experience to help others navigate grief and loss.
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mechanical engineering
Cody Gehrett
A student athlete finds friendship on the field and in the classroom.
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business
Iesley Walker
With hopes of achieving great success, this student believes their education will take them far.
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management information systems
Ritisha Sapkota
"My only dream is to make my mom proud."
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