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Utah Tech University breaks ground on renovations to Art Department’s new home
March 4, 2026Celebrating the creation of a new space for collaboration, creativity and innovation within Utah Tech University’s Art Department, the institution held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning for the renovation and expansion of the university’s McDonald Center. Originally built in 1968…
Utah Tech University Foundation’s Fire & Ice gala to support need-based scholarships
February 20, 2026Bringing the community together to expand access to higher education, the Utah Tech University Foundation is hosting its 22nd Annual Fire & Ice Scholarship Gala to raise support for need-based scholarships. Fire & Ice Scholarship Gala is a demonstration of…
Utah Tech University’s DOCUTAH International Film Festival returning to S. Utah for 16th year
February 12, 2026Welcoming filmmakers, documentary enthusiasts and community members alike, Utah Tech University and the City of St. George are hosting the 16th annual DOCUTAH International Film Festival later this month. Offering three full days of newly released documentary films, DOCUTAH is…
Utah Tech University, Intermountain Health to offer Mini-Med School lecture series
February 4, 2026To help community members better understand their health, Utah Tech University’s Institute for Continued Learning and Intermountain Health are collaborating to host their Mini-Med School community education program for the second consecutive year. Mini-Med School is set to take place…
Utah Tech University students offering free yardwork services to local residents
February 3, 2026As a way to give back to the St. George community, Utah Tech University students are looking for community members who need help with spring cleaning. Through Campus to Community, Utah Tech University Student Association’s largest service project of the…
Savory Fund Co-Founder Andrew K. Smith to present at Utah Tech University
January 21, 2026Sharing how his vision and grit helps him scale top brands, Savory Fund Managing Director and Co-Founder Andrew K. Smith is set to be the next featured speaker in Utah Tech University’s Elkington Founder Speaker Series. Smith, who along with…
39th Annual Sears Invitational Art Show & Sale returns to Utah Tech University
January 21, 2026Bringing together museum-quality artwork, accomplished artists and dedicated collectors for nearly four decades, the 39th Annual Sears Invitational Art Show & Sale is set to open soon at the Sears Art Museum on the Utah Tech University campus. The exhibition…
Utah Tech University now offering Dixie Technical College alumni a new scholarship
January 15, 2026To increase access to affordable, quality education in Southern Utah, Utah Tech University and Dixie Technical College are partnering to offer Dixie Tech graduates the Bridge Scholarship at Utah Tech. Utah Tech is offering the one-time $1,000 Bridge Scholarship to…
Utah Tech University names Suzette Yaezenko as chief human resources officer
December 23, 2025After a national search, Utah Tech University welcomes Suzette Yaezenko to serve as the institution’s new chief human resources officer. "I am thrilled to welcome Suzette Yaezenko to the Trailblazer family," Utah Tech University President Shane B. Smeed said. "Suzette brings 30…
Utah Tech University welcomes Dr. Brian Sandusky as new vice president of Enrollment and Marketing
December 18, 2025After an extensive national search, Utah Tech University has selected Dr. Brian Sandusky as its new vice president of Enrollment and Marketing. “I am pleased to add Dr. Brian Sandusky to the Utah Tech University team as our newest vice…