Utah State University The retention rate of engineering students is shockingly low. Most estimates suggest that as many as half of all college students who start out seeking a degree in engineering will drop out or switch to another major before completing their degree. Dr. Idalis Villanueva has devoted her career to changing that statistic. An assistant professor at … [Read more...]
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 education institutions. To meet these challenges, colleges across the country have recommitted to delivering affordable services that support student completion. Here in Utah, Salt Lake Community … [Read more...]
University of Utah — Return to the U
Tiffani accepted a once in a lifetime opportunity to pursue an acting career. Lisa left the state to support her husband’s ambitions. Brandi’s scholarship ran out. Different circumstances constantly force students to quit their formal higher education. But students also return and this is when the U of U Return to the U program helps those who know it is finally time to … [Read more...]
Punch Bowl Social: SLC’s newest IRL social network opening at The Gateway
The Punch Bowl Social grand opening: Raise your hand if you crave bona fide cordial interaction. Now, imagine a lively, welcoming and innovative location in which you can enjoy such interaction, and eat noteworthy food, and drink ingeniously mixed beverages, and play a wide range of good-clean-fun games. This is what Punch Bowl Social delivers, and they are celebrating their … [Read more...]
Utah Healing Center Uses Horses and Dogs to Aid in Trauma Therapy
Utah Healing Center works with individuals of all ages suffering from physical disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, and have experienced traumatic life events. They also work with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, addictions, parenting and family issues. Animals Are Healers Dr. Janelle Nimer has always believed in the healing powers of animals. “Animals were … [Read more...]
WOLCOTT OPTICAL
WOLCOTT OPTICAL Locally owned and operated since 1945, our team at Wolcott Optical continues to provide the best product for you at a reasonable price. The proper fit and ongoing service of your eyeglasses is our key to your satisfaction—guaranteed. Wolcott offers personalized vision care with an eye exam if needed. Expertise and service you deserve—come and SEE the … [Read more...]
CANCER WELLNESS HOUSE
CANCER WELLNESS HOUSE Cancer is now classified as a complex chronic disease and will soon be the leading cause of death in Utah. Working for the cancer community, Dr. Librett is the cancer survivor specialist at the Cancer Wellness House. While in medical school, Dr. Librett was diagnosed with cancer. This diagnosis inspired twenty-five years of researching and … [Read more...]
Full Circle Care
FULL CIRCLE CARE Dr. Leslie Peterson has been a provider of natural medicine to the Salt Lake area for over 20 years. Her team of licensed Naturopathic Doctors includes Dr. Erin Carner and Dr. Dan Reed. Full Circle Care’s providers are experts in helping our patients get real answers to their health challenges. Through the use of unique, comprehensive functional … [Read more...]
Utah Healing Center
Utah Healing Center Utah Healing Center was started by Janet Nimer Wilson, LCSW over twenty years ago. It began as one of the first trauma treatment centers to incorporate Facility dogs in their interventions. Flower was trained by Canine Companions for Independence and assists with EMDR, TF-CBT, Play Therapy, and many other types of treatment. Janelle Nimer, PhD, LCSW … [Read more...]
Minky Couture Blankets Create a Tight-Knit Community
A Minky Couture blanket is a security blanket...and so much more. It is stitched with love, covered with kindness and has created an improbable business success for the company´s owner and the dozens of stay- at- home moms she employs to craft them. How Minky Couture Began Sandi Hendry's demeanor isn't what you would expect from a woman with close to one hundred employees and … [Read more...]