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Dixie State University honors graduates at 110th Commencement Ceremony
May 7, 2021Dixie State University celebrated the accomplishments of 2,273 degree candidates at the institution’s 110th Commencement Ceremony on May 7. During the ceremony, held on May 7 in Greater Zion Stadium on the DSU campus, the university honored its 2021 graduates, including 25…
Dixie State University student honored with first Global Scholar Award
May 4, 2021Recognizing students who include global experiences, coursework and perspectives into their degrees, Dixie State University’s Global Engagement Committee is presenting its inaugural Global Scholar Award to 2021 graduate Erik Hughes. “We are very excited to offer this recognition and incentive…
Influential Trailblazers honored with 2021 Dixie State University Presidential Awards
April 30, 2021Dixie State University’s annual Presidential Awards recognized influential members of the Dixie State and Washington County communities who are blazing trails to make a difference in Southern Utah. To promote civic responsibility, service, collaboration and inclusiveness, Dixie State awarded Presidential…
Name Recommendation Committee identifies six name themes to further study
April 21, 2021Moving forward with the name recommendation process, the Dixie State University Name Recommendation Committee has identified six name themes based on data gathered in an open community survey. The themes will serve as primary discussion points for upcoming focus groups…
Dixie State University students work with local dentists to Give Kids a Smile
April 20, 2021Students, faculty, and staff from Dixie State University's Department of Dental Hygiene recently teamed up with local dentists to address the dental needs of uninsured children throughout the Washington Country region. As part of the Give Kids a Smile event, 73 volunteers…
Former Gov. Herbert to speak at Dixie State University’s 110th Commencement Ceremony
April 13, 2021Gary Herbert, the 17th governor of Utah, will be the featured speaker at Dixie State University’s 110th Commencement Ceremony that is set to honor the institution’s largest-ever graduating class. During the ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on May 7…
Dixie State University to host legislators, discussion on 2021 general session
April 6, 2021Dixie State University’s Institute of Politics & Public Affairs Director Vince Brown will moderate a legislative roundup featuring all six state legislators who represent Washington County on April 15 on the DSU campus. In the next installment of its Pizza…
DSU’s Official Statement on St. George City’s Resolution Supporting Utah’s Dixie
April 2, 2021Dixie State University applauds St. George City and the City Council for honoring the rich heritage of our region by passing the Resolution Supporting Utah’s Dixie. The University also reveres our community’s pioneering spirit that represents the commitment to grit, service…
Dixie State University’s name recommendation survey open to community
March 31, 2021Offering the community an opportunity to provide input on the Dixie State University name exploration process, the Name Recommendation Committee is launching an open survey. Created and managed by Love Communications, the Salt Lake City-based communication firm the University is…
Dixie State University Board of Trustees begins name recommendation process
March 25, 2021Following directives from the Utah State Legislature, Dixie State University’s Board of Trustees Executive Committee is beginning the name exploration process by forming a committee charged with recommending a name for the institution in consultation with the Utah Board of…