2018 Archives

WSU Economists Find Generosity on Behalf of Others

When planning for the future, individuals are more willing to save to benefit others than to benefit themselves, according to two Weber State University economic faculty Therese Grijalva and Matt Gnagey.

WSU Professors Examine Compulsive Use of Technology

Constantly looking at your phone? Two Weber State University professors found that’s no accident. Their research examined what causes the habitual use of technology and when a habit turns into a compulsion.

WSU Ritchey Science Fair Finalist Heads to Nationals

For 60 years, Weber State University has hosted the Ritchey Science & Engineering Fair to support science education in public schools. Winner Gary Zhan was chosen to compete in a national science fair Oct. 19-23 in Washington, D.C.

WSU Students Spend Summer Serving Around the World

Six summer study abroad programs included community engagement components, which provided opportunities to serve and learn more about the local needs in places such as Ghana, Thailand, China, Uganda and Nordic countries.

WSU Graduate Spends Summer at The New York Times

WSU graduate Briana Whatcott knew she wanted to be a writer from a young age. Even so, she didn’t expect to work alongside journalists at The New York Times as a participant in its 2018 Journalism Institute.

WSU’s President’s Annual Report Selected Top in Nation

Weber State University’s 2016-17 President’s Annual Report publication received national recognition after winning a Grand Gold award in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s (CASE) Circle of Excellence program.

WSU Welcomes New College of Science Dean

Andrea Easter-Pilcher, the new dean of the College of Science, will assume her responsibilities on Aug. 1. She plans to facilitate collaborative efforts that will improve enrollment, retention and time to graduation for students.

Dixon Award Bestowed on Three from WSU

Vice provost Bruce Davis, English professor L. Mikel Vause, and Brady Presidential Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Zoology Samuel I. Zeveloff are recipients of the Alumni Association’s 2018 H. Aldous Dixon Award.

WSU Helps Sponsor Electric Mower Exchange

The Cut Pollution - Mow Electric lottery will help 762 Utahns exchange for electric mowers. Those who enter the lottery and are selected can exchange their operable gas mower for a new Kobalt 40-volt cordless electric lawn mower.

Perozzi Named Student Affairs Vice President at WSU

Brett Perozzi has been named vice president for Student Affairs effective March 1. Perozzi, who first came to WSU as associate vice president for Student Affairs in 2007, was selected following a national search.

Outdoor Weber Contest Finalists Announced This Week

After weeks of polling and more than 100,000 votes, 10 finalists have been selected for the Outdoor Weber pitch contest, hosted by WSU’s Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center and sponsored by Camping World Holdings.


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