Education
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Then and Now: Marriott Library Exhibit Examines Parallels Between Pandemics
Authorities closed public places and issued mask mandates, setting off a dispute over whether those measures were necessary to combat the virus in the fall of 1918 as the world…
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COVID in the Classroom: Teaching Dilemmas in 2020
COVID-19 has changed the way education looks in Utah and across the country. COVID-19 plans for academic institutes have left many parents scrambling for options for their child’s education.
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Starry Starry Night: Dark Sky Parks and Research Flourish in Utah
While Utah is known around the world for extraordinary landscapes, the International Dark Skies Association has designated 15 official Dark-Sky Parks in the Beehive state—more than any other place in…
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J. Willard Marriott Library invites Utahns to help preserve history of the pandemic
Whatever your experience during these difficult times, you are part of history and the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah wants to hear from you. The library…
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Almost Famous, Aspiring Utah Child Actors
Talent Management Group owner Vickie Panek said Utah offers a lot for child actors. In Los Angeles, a child might be one among 1,000 vying for a part, but one…
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Life Well-Lived: Physical Impairments Not a Factor in Exceptional Accomplishments of Bradley Hintze
Bradley Hintze was born with mild cerebral palsy, and in his teens developed a neurological disorder of the neck called cervical dystonia. He has always been pragmatic about the effect…
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Street Tai Chi Helping Homeless in Salt Lake City
Three times a week, a group of about 40 houseless people gather in the plaza of the Salt Lake City library. Houseless perhaps, but not homeless, because this tai chi…
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From Farm to Table…..To YouTube
From farm to table … to YouTube. That’s what students at YouthCity’s summer and after school program have started through an ongoing partnership with neighboring Liberty Park Farmers Market.
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Idalis Villanueva— Utah State University Assistant Professor
Villanueva was informed by the White House in early July that she is the state’s lone recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2019.…
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Training Athletes For Life— Athletic Republic
Rockhill and his co-trainer, Maja Armajo, are genuinely devoted to their work and their athletes’ success. Their personal approach has left a strong impression on the young athletes they work…
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Salt Lake Community College —Flexible, Affordable, Personal, Transferable
Colleges and universities are going through a period of rapid change. Rising costs and the need to quickly produce graduates for the workforce are among the challenges faced by higher…
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Lettering is Better Together— Salt Lake Lettering Club
The inclusive group—which doesn’t require a formal membership or fee—includes hobbyists as well as full-time professional lettering artists. Members use a variety of media to create their pieces; from digital…
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My Love/Hate Relationship with Math—Great Teachers Make all the Difference
We strongly believe that great teachers need a brilliant spotlight. They deserve more prominence and attention. More students should strive for a greater degree of education and depth of learning.…
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Utah Community September Activities and Theater
From the Utah Shakespeare Festival to the Harvest Moon Celebration to Ballet West, September activities & theater give many ways to engage in local Utah.