Utah Tech

Utah Tech University’s Sears Art Museum unveils annual Art Department Showcase

April 4, 2025

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Experience the creativity and craftsmanship of emerging and established artists at Utah Tech University’s Art Department Showcase. The showcase will open with an artist reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 18 at the Sears Art Museum, located in Utah Tech’s Eccles Fine Arts Center. The exhibition will then be […]

Utah Tech University welcomes spring with egg hunt, activities for everyone

April 2, 2025

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Utah Tech University is kicking off the spring season with its annual Trailblazer Nation Spring Fest, which will feature an egg hunt, live music and game and activity booths for the entire community. Trailblazer Nation Spring Fest is set to take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 17 surrounding […]

Utah Tech University Library’s Juanita Brooks Lecture Series to host P. Jane Hafen

March 28, 2025

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Exploring the treatment of Utah Sen. Arthur Watkins’ policies in Pulitzer-Prize winning author Louise Erdrich’s book “The Night Watchman,” Dr. P. Jane Hafen will present “’It Ain’t Real Estate’: Tribal Sovereignty in Pulitzer-Prize Author, Louise Erdrich, and Utah Senator Arthur Watkins” in Utah Tech University Library’s 41st annual Juanita Brooks Lecture […]

Scholarship gala raises $170,020 in support of Utah Tech University students

March 26, 2025

Scholarship gala raises $170,020 in support of Utah Tech University students ST. GEORGE, Utah — Utah Tech University Foundation’s 21ST Annual Fire & Ice Scholarship Gala garnered significant funds for Utah Tech University students, raising $170,020 that night from a live auction and silent auction for the Marcia Wade and Dorothy Orton “Pay It Forward” Scholarship […]

Utah Tech University, community unite to celebrate the traditions, history of D-Week

March 21, 2025

ST. GEOGRE, Utah — Utah Tech University’s annual D-Week will bring students, alumni and the community together to celebrate the rich history and traditions of the university and Southern Utah region. D-Week, a spirit week similar to Homecoming that brings its own set of activities to the university’s spring semester, dates back to 1915, when […]

UTAH BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION NAMES SHANE B. SMEED PRESIDENT OF UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY

February 27, 2025

The Utah Board of Higher Education has unanimously selected Shane B. Smeed as the next president of Utah Tech University. With 25 years of experience in higher education, Smeed brings a wealth of leadership and expertise to the role. While transition details are still being finalized, the Board looks forward to sharing more information soon. […]

Utah Tech University’s DOCUTAH to screen documentaries, host special events

February 14, 2025

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Screening documentary films from all around the world, Utah Tech University’s DOCUTAH International Film Festival is open to filmmakers, documentary enthusiasts and community members alike. Presented by Utah Tech University, the Utah Tech Film Department, the City of St. George and Greater Zion, DOCUTAH is set to take place Feb. 27 through […]

CEO to present on founding, building Nexus IT at Utah Tech University

February 11, 2025

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Earl Foote, founder and CEO of Nexus IT, is set to present “From Hustle to Heights: My 27-Year Journey Bootstrapping Nexus IT” as part of Utah Tech University’s Elkington Founder Speaker Series later this month. Foote will present at noon on Feb. 25 in the Zion Room, located on the fifth […]

Utah Tech University students seeking community service opportunities

February 6, 2025

ST. GEORGE, Utah — As part of Campus to Community, Utah Tech University Student Association’s largest service project of the year, UT students will complete yardwork throughout the community and are accepting submissions for consideration from residents seeking service. UT students will offer outdoor services like gardening and yardwork, painting, washing windows and organization on […]

Utah Tech University’s Institute for Continued Learning to offer Mini Med School

February 4, 2025

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Utah Tech University’s Institute for Continued Learning is offering a Mini-Med School lecture series to help the community better understand their health. “It’s hard to get time with your healthcare provider and here’s a chance for the community to gain insight from leading medical providers in the community,” Wendy King, vice president […]