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A solid start with concurrent enrollment courses through USU Eastern followed by nursing courses there set Jorge Martinez up for success in the health care field.
'A Light in Someone's Darkness': USU Eastern Alum Finds Fulfillment in Nursing Career

'A Light in Someone's Darkness': USU Eastern Alum Finds Fulfillment in Nursing Career

A solid start with concurrent enrollment courses through USU Eastern followed by nursing courses there set Jorge Martinez up for success in the health care field.

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Nicole Zinger, a 2023 graduate of Utah State University’s aviation management program and current master’s degree student, is one of just two students to be awarded the Jim Morasch/Jerry Olson Memorial Scholarship from the Northwest Chapter of the America
USU Aviation Alumna and Current Graduate Student Awarded Industry Scholarship

USU Aviation Alumna and Current Graduate Student Awarded Industry Scholarship

Nicole Zinger, a 2023 graduate of Utah State University’s aviation management program and current master’s degree student, is one of just two students to be awarded the Jim Morasch/Jerry Olson Memorial Scholarship from the Northwest Chapter of the America...

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As part of a series commemorating cultural heritages, Utah State Today is publishing interviews with a variety of Aggie alumni, faculty, staff and students. This interview with Cree Taylor, a faculty member of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences,
Aggie Profile: Cree Taylor Encourages Students to Share Their Stories

Aggie Profile: Cree Taylor Encourages Students to Share Their Stories

As part of a series commemorating cultural heritages, Utah State Today is publishing interviews with a variety of Aggie alumni, faculty, staff and students. This interview with Cree Taylor, a faculty member of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, ...

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While most national and international feature stories about Greg Carr focus on his connections with Harvard and Boston as well as his extensive philanthropic efforts in the African nation of Mozambique, the Utah State University graduate still spends much
Man on a Mission: USU Graduate Greg Carr Has Spent the Past 20 Years Leading Restoration Efforts in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park

Man on a Mission: USU Graduate Greg Carr Has Spent the Past 20 Years Leading Restoration Efforts in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park

While most national and international feature stories about Greg Carr focus on his connections with Harvard and Boston as well as his extensive philanthropic efforts in the African nation of Mozambique, the Utah State University graduate still spends much...

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Utah State University’s Alumni Advisory Board welcomes new President Heather Mason and elected advisors Nathan D. Alder, Andrew A. Croshaw, Ryan J. Dent, Shelly M. Neilson, Noah A. Riley and Tyler Levett Tolson. The board also gets new representation from
Alumni Advisory Board Welcomes New Members for 2023

Alumni Advisory Board Welcomes New Members for 2023

Utah State University’s Alumni Advisory Board welcomes new President Heather Mason and elected advisors Nathan D. Alder, Andrew A. Croshaw, Ryan J. Dent, Shelly M. Neilson, Noah A. Riley and Tyler Levett Tolson. The board also gets new representation from...

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Community partners, alumni and former staff were in the spotlight at USU Eastern’s Legacy Dinner hosted at the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center on the Price, Utah, campus.
Utah State University Eastern Hosts Annual Legacy Dinner

Utah State University Eastern Hosts Annual Legacy Dinner

Community partners, alumni and former staff were in the spotlight at USU Eastern’s Legacy Dinner hosted at the Jennifer Leavitt Student Center on the Price, Utah, campus.

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Utah State University 2023 Homecoming is just a falling leaf away, with events going from Sunday, Oct. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 7.
Aggies Come Together for USU's 2023 Homecoming Week Oct. 1-7

Aggies Come Together for USU's 2023 Homecoming Week Oct. 1-7

Utah State University 2023 Homecoming is just a falling leaf away, with events going from Sunday, Oct. 1, through Saturday, Oct. 7.

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Utah State University alum Glenna Wright-Gallo is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to being an advocate in special education for children and youth with disabilities.
USU Alum Glenna Wright-Gallo Appointed to U.S. Dept. of Education

USU Alum Glenna Wright-Gallo Appointed to U.S. Dept. of Education

Utah State University alum Glenna Wright-Gallo is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to being an advocate in special education for children and youth with disabilities.

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Since graduating from Utah State University this past spring, alumna Reagan Hoopes has been learning her way around Utah’s sprawling Hill Air Force Base and discovering how augmented reality technology can create innovative military training scenarios.
USU Track, Cross Country Standout Pursues Augmented Reality Challenges Through Air Force Program

USU Track, Cross Country Standout Pursues Augmented Reality Challenges Through Air Force Program

Since graduating from Utah State University this past spring, alumna Reagan Hoopes has been learning her way around Utah’s sprawling Hill Air Force Base and discovering how augmented reality technology can create innovative military training scenarios.

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Jeffrey Hazboun is among researchers featured in a June 29 briefing from NSF-funded North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves Physics Frontier Center
USU Physics Alum on International 'NANOGrav' Team Reports New Gravitational Wave Findings

USU Physics Alum on International 'NANOGrav' Team Reports New Gravitational Wave Findings

Jeffrey Hazboun is among researchers featured in a June 29 briefing from NSF-funded North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves Physics Frontier Center

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Gov. Spencer Cox has named Brian Steed as the state’s new Great Salt Lake commissioner. This appointment is subject to approval by the Utah Senate.
Gov. Cox Appoints Brian Steed as New Great Salt Lake Commissioner

Gov. Cox Appoints Brian Steed as New Great Salt Lake Commissioner

Gov. Spencer Cox has named Brian Steed as the state’s new Great Salt Lake commissioner. This appointment is subject to approval by the Utah Senate.

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Utah State University Salt Lake Center and USU Orem are proud to have celebrated the class of 2023 on Friday, May 12. The class of 2023 consists of 516 individuals earning 51 associate, 297 bachelor’s, 163 master’s, five doctorate degrees, four education
Utah State University Wasatch Region Celebrates Class Of 2023

Utah State University Wasatch Region Celebrates Class Of 2023

Utah State University Salt Lake Center and USU Orem are proud to have celebrated the class of 2023 on Friday, May 12. The class of 2023 consists of 516 individuals earning 51 associate, 297 bachelor’s, 163 master’s, five doctorate degrees, four education ...

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Following several years of coordination and support from donors, faculty and staff, Utah State University’s Swenson Park, a space honoring the legacy of American poet and USU alumna May Swenson, will open during an official celebration event hosted by the
Celebration Will Mark Opening of USU's Swenson Park

Celebration Will Mark Opening of USU's Swenson Park

Following several years of coordination and support from donors, faculty and staff, Utah State University’s Swenson Park, a space honoring the legacy of American poet and USU alumna May Swenson, will open during an official celebration event hosted by the...

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At the age of 9, future Utah State University alumnus Ramjibhai Chaudhari left his remote Indian village north of Mumbai to get an education. Dindrol, his tiny village, lacked electricity, running water, sanitation infrastructure and a school.
Aggie Alumnus Profile: Ram Chaudhari's Quest for Learning Brings Global Success

Aggie Alumnus Profile: Ram Chaudhari's Quest for Learning Brings Global Success

At the age of 9, future Utah State University alumnus Ramjibhai Chaudhari left his remote Indian village north of Mumbai to get an education. Dindrol, his tiny village, lacked electricity, running water, sanitation infrastructure and a school.

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Paul Anthony Jones, notable university alumnus and president of Fort Valley State University, will receive an honorary doctorate degree and serve as USU’s commencement speaker for its 136th ceremony this spring.
Higher Ed Visionary and USU Alum Paul Anthony Jones to Speak at 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Higher Ed Visionary and USU Alum Paul Anthony Jones to Speak at 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Paul Anthony Jones, notable university alumnus and president of Fort Valley State University, will receive an honorary doctorate degree and serve as USU’s commencement speaker for its 136th ceremony this spring.

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Amy Crosbie has been in the middle of things as far as women’s collegiate athletics for the past quarter of a century. Born a few years after Title IX legislation was passed in 1972, the California native came to Utah State in 1997 and has been involved i
Improving Equity in Women’s Sports

Improving Equity in Women’s Sports

Amy Crosbie has been in the middle of things as far as women’s collegiate athletics for the past quarter of a century. Born a few years after Title IX legislation was passed in 1972, the California native came to Utah State in 1997 and has been involved i...

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Hansen ’20, a Ph.D. student studying electrical engineering, with the help of his mentors and professors Regan Zane and Abhilash Kamineni, invented a control algorithm to wirelessly charge electric vehicles while in motion—an idea that was first formed as
Engineering Improvements to EV Charging

Engineering Improvements to EV Charging

Hansen ’20, a Ph.D. student studying electrical engineering, with the help of his mentors and professors Regan Zane and Abhilash Kamineni, invented a control algorithm to wirelessly charge electric vehicles while in motion—an idea that was first formed as...

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The origin story of Bison Paddles is hazy — even to the company’s founders Collin Peterson ‘21 and Daniel Warren.
Pickleball for All

Pickleball for All

The origin story of Bison Paddles is hazy — even to the company’s founders Collin Peterson ‘21 and Daniel Warren.

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Oscar Marquina’s BS ‘05, MBA ‘10 successful business career pays dividends beyond just financial gain. His family immigrated to New Jersey from Venezuela when Marquina was 14 years old, and relatives living in Utah put the Beehive State on his radar when
Disrupting for Good: Oscar Marquina

Disrupting for Good: Oscar Marquina

Oscar Marquina’s BS ‘05, MBA ‘10 successful business career pays dividends beyond just financial gain. His family immigrated to New Jersey from Venezuela when Marquina was 14 years old, and relatives living in Utah put the Beehive State on his radar when ...

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Utah State University has hired Isaiah Jones as its senior director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Jones took over this role beginning on Jan 3. Jones will work to promote institutional goals for diversity, equity and inclusion by creating opportuniti
Isaiah Jones Named Senior Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Isaiah Jones Named Senior Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Utah State University has hired Isaiah Jones as its senior director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Jones took over this role beginning on Jan 3. Jones will work to promote institutional goals for diversity, equity and inclusion by creating opportuniti...

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Longtime Aggies will recognize staples of the week including the annual student tradition of painting the intersections at 400 North and Main Street and 1000 North and 800 East at 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, leading into Homecoming week.
Aggies Come Together for USU's 2022 Homecoming Week October 3-8

Aggies Come Together for USU's 2022 Homecoming Week October 3-8

Longtime Aggies will recognize staples of the week including the annual student tradition of painting the intersections at 400 North and Main Street and 1000 North and 800 East at 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, leading into Homecoming week.

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Utah State University alum Bradley Hintze (BS ’09, Biochemistry) says encouragement from his adviser, his professors and his undergraduate research mentor enabled him to push past self-doubt and keep trying.
Mentorship Matters: USU College of Science Honors Scholarship Recipients, Donors

Mentorship Matters: USU College of Science Honors Scholarship Recipients, Donors

Utah State University alum Bradley Hintze (BS ’09, Biochemistry) says encouragement from his adviser, his professors and his undergraduate research mentor enabled him to push past self-doubt and keep trying.

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Utah State University alumnus Devin Wiser has been named vice president for government and external relations at USU. He will assume the position on Sept. 21, 2022.
USU Names Devin Wiser New VP for Government and External Affairs

USU Names Devin Wiser New VP for Government and External Affairs

Utah State University alumnus Devin Wiser has been named vice president for government and external relations at USU. He will assume the position on Sept. 21, 2022.

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USU alum and award-winning fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra visited Utah State University’s Logan campus on March 24 and 25, where he reconnected with former advisers, mentors, faculty, friends and family.
Bibhu Mohapatra: USU Alum and Award-Winning Fashion Designer Visits Utah State University

Bibhu Mohapatra: USU Alum and Award-Winning Fashion Designer Visits Utah State University

USU alum and award-winning fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra visited Utah State University’s Logan campus on March 24 and 25, where he reconnected with former advisers, mentors, faculty, friends and family.

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Utah State University’s Alumni Advisory Board welcomes new President Steven Palmer and elected advisors Zachary Ames, Terry Camp, Isaiah Emmanuel Jones and Triné Nelson.
Alumni Advisory Board Welcomes New Members

Alumni Advisory Board Welcomes New Members

Utah State University’s Alumni Advisory Board welcomes new President Steven Palmer and elected advisors Zachary Ames, Terry Camp, Isaiah Emmanuel Jones and Triné Nelson.

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Utah State University alumnus and retired U.S. Sen. Harry Reid died Tuesday, Dec. 28, after a four-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Reid graduated from USU in 1961, where he double-majored in political science and history.
USU Remembers Notable Alumnus Harry Reid

USU Remembers Notable Alumnus Harry Reid

Utah State University alumnus and retired U.S. Sen. Harry Reid died Tuesday, Dec. 28, after a four-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Reid graduated from USU in 1961, where he double-majored in political science and history.

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Globally celebrated as a lifelong champion of world peace and understanding, Zahedi shaped more than three decades of geopolitical history. Twice he served as Iran’s ambassador to the United States.
Notable Alum Ardeshir Zahedi Remembered for Service to his Country and Love of USU

Notable Alum Ardeshir Zahedi Remembered for Service to his Country and Love of USU

Globally celebrated as a lifelong champion of world peace and understanding, Zahedi shaped more than three decades of geopolitical history. Twice he served as Iran’s ambassador to the United States.

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The Utah State University Alumni Association has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) for an oral history project with the goal of gathering stories from alumni both young and older. The project, launched in November, aims to gather updated contact in
Share Your Aggie Experience: Stories Sought from USU Alums

Share Your Aggie Experience: Stories Sought from USU Alums

The Utah State University Alumni Association has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) for an oral history project with the goal of gathering stories from alumni both young and older. The project, launched in November, aims to gather updated contact in...

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A space central to the Department of Plants, Soils and Climate in the Agricultural Sciences building has been named to honor Professor A.A. Heravi, a pioneer of scientific farming in Iran.
Alumnus Honors his Father with the Dedication of the Professor A.A. Heravi Atrium

Alumnus Honors his Father with the Dedication of the Professor A.A. Heravi Atrium

A space central to the Department of Plants, Soils and Climate in the Agricultural Sciences building has been named to honor Professor A.A. Heravi, a pioneer of scientific farming in Iran.