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| Congrats New Aggie Alumni! |
| Congratulations to our more than 6,800 graduates from 48 states and 66 countries. Nearly 7,300 degrees and certificates were awarded to students from USU's 30 campuses across the state and USU Online. In-person commencement ceremonies were held at eight statewide campuses and the Logan campus, in addition to a virtual ceremony. |
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| Nominate an Amazing Aggie! |
| Do you know an outstanding alum or friend of Utah State? Help us honor their achievements by nominating them for a 2021-22 USU award. Awardees will be recognized during Homecoming Week (October 18-23, 2021) and the Founders Day & Old Main Society Celebration. It takes only a minute to nominate a deserving Aggie. Submission deadline is July 1, 2021. |
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| June 25: Escape to Lagoon |
| Join us for the annual Aggie Lagoon Day! Purchase your discounted tickets now and pick them up at the park on June 25. |
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| August 14-22: Aggie Alumni Guatemala Humanitarian Expedition |
| Now offering $100 discount! Aggie Expeditions will travel to a cluster of villages nestled in the beautiful mountains of the Polochic region in the Senahu community, the Highland region outside of Quetzaltenango, or Southern Coastal area. |
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October 13-17: Labyrinth Canyon Canoe
If an Aggie wilderness escape is what you're looking for, look no further. Spend a week in Labyrinth Canyon floating the river and exploring the area. Canoe and other gear included.
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| Q&A with Life Coach and USU Alumna Jody Moore |
| Jody Moore is a life coach, mother, and the host of a podcast called Better Than Happy. Through this podcast she teaches listeners how to achieve goals and overcome obstacles. We sat down with Jody to find out more about her work and her time as a USU student. |
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| Hollywood Hotshot |
| Mark Walton has made a name for himself in the movie industry and continues to entertain households worldwide. |
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Mac McKee BS '72, MS '82, PhD '86
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| The 2021 Warren A. Hall Medal was awarded to Dr. Mac McKee for his outstanding work in water resource management.
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Jake Farr BS '89
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| Check out this day in the life of LGBTQ+ advocate and counselor Jake Farr.
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John Rice '89
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| Associate Professor of Civil Engineering John Rice was chosen out of 170 alumni as the Fullbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador.
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Kasey M. Christensen BS '91
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| Kasey Christensen was recently named president of Arctic Circle restaurant chain.
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James Skeen BS '99
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| In his latest book, “I Forgave You Yesterday,” James Skeen writes about how to use religion as a tool to overcome the past and become more present. |
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Jen Thomas BS '00
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| The only woman to graduate with an Environmental Engineering degree in 2000, Jen Thomas still dominates in her engineering career.
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Lindsay Kite BA '06 & Lexie Kite BS '07
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| Sisters Lindsay and Lexie Kite share insight on body-image resilience in their new book titled “More Than a Body: Your Body is an Instrument, Not an Ornament.” |
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Tara Thue BS '06
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| Tara Thue made Utah Business magazine’s ‘40 Under 40’ list for her work as AT&T’s President of the Western Region. |
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Jaycee Carroll BA '08
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| Professional basketball player by night, hardworking farmer by day. Former USU Basketball great Jaycee Carroll shares his story on life and farming. |
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Lori Weston MBA '11
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| Lori Weston was among Utah Business magazine’s ‘2021 CEO of the Year’ honorees for her work as CEO of Intermountain Park City Hospital. |
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Angela Minichiello PhD '16
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| USU College of Engineering Assistant Professor Angela Minichiello received one of the nation’s highest awards from the National Science Foundation. |
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| Join the Aggie Network |
| The Aggie Network allows alumni to network with fellow Aggies as well as connect with and mentor students currently attending USU. Sign up for free today! |
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| UACE Alumni Job Fair - June 3 |
| Meet with employers that are hiring now. Employers are from around the state and a wide variety of industries. Join the job fair from the comfort of your own home. |
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| Developing Professional Mentors |
| Join Chris Bingham as he gives advice on how to develop professional relationships. |
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| Cover Letters 101 |
| Though not all employers require cover letters, they are still a great way to set you apart from other potential candidates. Erica Wallace gives us her advice on what to include in your next cover letter. |
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| The Value of an Inclusive Education |
| Tune in to hear perspectives from alumni Charisse Weaver, Tyrone Couey, and Michael McCullough as they discuss the value of inclusion in education. |
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| Pre-Law Series |
| USU alumnus Nathaniel Woodward shares his experience and advice on what it means to work in the legal profession. |
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| Principled Leader Series: Muhammad Yunus |
| Hear from Professor and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus as he shares his ideas on how to properly run a business. |
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| Principled Leader Series: Eddie Jaku |
| Holocaust survivor and self-proclaimed “Happiest Man on Earth” Eddie Jaku shares his story and why he chooses to live everyday like it will be his last. |
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| Goldenwest Insurance |
| As an Aggie, you are eligible to receive exclusive discounts on all your insurance needs, including home and auto, from Goldenwest Insurance Services. Use our quick quote tool to see how we can help you in minutes! |
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| Amazon Smile |
| You can support USU simply by shopping on Amazon. All you have to do is set “Utah State University” as your preferred charity, and 0.5% of your purchase will be donated, at no cost to you, to USU’s area of greatest need. |
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| Ask an Expert: Rent or Buy? |
| USU Professor Kathy Riggs weighs the pros and cons of buying a home versus renting in today’s market. |
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| Founders Day & Old Main Society Celebration 2021 |
| Missed the live virtual event? Follow the link to watch at your convenience. |
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| Alumni Chocolate "Dunking" with John Neil |
John Neil, former USU Basketball great, shared his confectionary genius with fellow
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| Fireside Chat with Norm Jones |
| USU Alumni Association President Laurel Cannon Alder chatted with Dr. Norm Jones, retired USU history professor, about the History of the Bubonic Plague. |
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