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Utah State Launches Center to Boost Rural Economies
SolutionsJan 29

Utah State Launches Center to Boost Rural Economies

Utah State University just opened a new center dedicated to bringing jobs, internet access, and business training to rural communities across the state. The Center for Rural Economic Development & Emerging Technologies will unite existing programs into one powerful platform serving areas that need economic support most.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Utah State Students Win Nation's Top STEM Honor
Community HeroesMar 27

Utah State Students Win Nation's Top STEM Honor

Two Utah State undergraduates just earned Goldwater Scholarships, one of America's most prestigious honors for young scientists. Their stories prove it's never too late to chase your dreams in science.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Utah State Students Win Top STEM Scholarship Prize
Community HeroesMar 28

Utah State Students Win Top STEM Scholarship Prize

Two Utah State undergraduates just earned one of America's most prestigious STEM awards, beating out over 1,400 competitors nationwide. Their secret? Real-world research solving problems from winter road safety to wildlife conflicts.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Utah State Sells Custom Shoes to Help 12-Year-Old Survivor
SportsFeb 3

Utah State Sells Custom Shoes to Help 12-Year-Old Survivor

Utah State basketball coaches wore hand-painted sneakers designed by a 12-year-old cancer survivor, and now they're auctioning them off to help cover his medical bills. Art students brought Xander Gunnell's camo design to life for a special game honoring cancer fighters.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Utah Sparks Plug-In Solar Revolution in 30 States
InnovationApr 21

Utah Sparks Plug-In Solar Revolution in 30 States

A Republican lawmaker in Utah read about balcony solar panels in Europe and launched a movement that's now spreading across America. Thirty states have drafted bills to make affordable, portable solar power accessible to renters and homeowners alike.

Grist3 min read
Utah PhD Student Teaches 40-Hour Math Class for World Record
VideosFeb 19

Utah PhD Student Teaches 40-Hour Math Class for World Record

A Nigerian doctoral student at Utah State University just attempted to break the world record for the longest math class by teaching continuously for more than 40 hours. Emmanuel Onyegu brought energy drinks, dozens of whiteboards, and a childhood dream to make mathematical history.

Google News - World Record3 min read
Utah's Largest Solar Farm Now Powers Six States
Planet WinsJun 24

Utah's Largest Solar Farm Now Powers Six States

A billion-dollar clean energy project in rural Utah just started delivering power to homes across the American West. The massive solar and battery facility is creating jobs, funding schools, and helping the state double its energy production.

Renewable Energy World2 min read
Utah Teens to Build Real Electric Car This Summer
InnovationMay 8

Utah Teens to Build Real Electric Car This Summer

Fifteen high school students in Northern Utah will spend a week building a fully functional street-legal electric vehicle from the ground up. The hands-on program launches this July at Utah State University's cutting-edge electric vehicle research center.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
University of Utah Launches One-Stop Wellness Hub
SolutionsMay 16

University of Utah Launches One-Stop Wellness Hub

University of Utah students can now access all health and wellness services through a single website that connects them to mental health support, medical care, and basic needs in one place. The new Wellness Hub aims to remove barriers for students who previously had to navigate multiple departments to find help.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Utah Charter School Wins Double Robotics State Championship
Community HeroesApr 9

Utah Charter School Wins Double Robotics State Championship

A small charter school in southern Utah just beat out much larger programs to take home not one, but two state robotics championships. Three teams from Vista School are now heading to the world competition in Missouri.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
S.C. State Flag Flies Over State House for First Time
SportsJan 22

S.C. State Flag Flies Over State House for First Time

South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
New Faith-Based University Opens in Nigeria
SolutionsFeb 4

New Faith-Based University Opens in Nigeria

Religious and government leaders will launch Minaret University in Osun State this week, marking a milestone in interfaith education. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's new institution welcomed Nigeria's sultan, a traditional king, and the state governor for its historic first day.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Savannah State Honors 1,800 Students for Academic Excellence
Global NewsApr 11

Savannah State Honors 1,800 Students for Academic Excellence

More than 1,800 Savannah State University students were celebrated for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher at the school's April Honors Convocation. The ceremony recognized everything from Dean's List achievers to the university's top academic representative for Georgia's university system.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Angelo State Students Beat Major Universities at National Contest
InnovationMar 13

Angelo State Students Beat Major Universities at National Contest

A small Texas university just proved that big ideas don't require big campuses. Angelo State students defeated teams from schools ten times their size at a national innovation competition.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
28 States Push Balcony Solar After Utah's Breakthrough
SolutionsMar 5

28 States Push Balcony Solar After Utah's Breakthrough

Americans are installing cheap DIY solar panels on their balconies and backyards to slash electricity bills by up to 20%. Following Utah's trailblazing legislation, 28 states are now drafting laws to make these $2,000 systems easier to install without utility red tape.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Nigeria's Enugu State Plans AI University for Global Jobs
InnovationApr 16

Nigeria's Enugu State Plans AI University for Global Jobs

A Nigerian state is building an AI university designed to train students for high-paying global tech jobs without leaving home. The ambitious project aims to transform talented graduates into digital exports earning international salaries.

TechCabal3 min read
Bemidji State Students Share Research at Annual Conference
VideosApr 10

Bemidji State Students Share Research at Annual Conference

Over 80 students at Bemidji State University presented months of research to the public, showing how small universities offer big opportunities. Their projects ranged from memory science to real-world marketing, all aimed at solving everyday problems.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
SC State Flag Flies Over Statehouse After Championship Win
SportsJan 22

SC State Flag Flies Over Statehouse After Championship Win

For the first time in South Carolina history, a historically black college's flag is flying over the State House dome. South Carolina State University earned the honor after winning the HBCU national championship in a thrilling four-overtime victory.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
SC State Flag Flies Over State House After Historic Win
Community HeroesJan 22

SC State Flag Flies Over State House After Historic Win

For the first time ever, a historically Black college's flag waves over South Carolina's State House. The honor celebrates South Carolina State University's thrilling championship victory and marks a powerful moment of recognition.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
SC State Flag Flies Over State House After Bowl Win
SportsJan 21

SC State Flag Flies Over State House After Bowl Win

South Carolina State University made history twice this week: winning the HBCU national championship and becoming the first historically black college to fly its flag over the State House. A victory parade Wednesday will celebrate both milestones.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read

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