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Dixie State breaks ground on new student housing complex, Campus View Suites II
January 31, 2020Dixie State University officially broke ground on the institution’s latest student housing project, Campus View Suites II, during a celebratory ceremony Jan. 31. Anticipated to house 534 students when it opens in fall 2021, the 140,000-square-foot complex will offer suite-style…
President’s Colleagues of DSU to host presentation on super volcanoes
January 23, 2020Sharing his knowledge about super volcanoes, scientist Ron Smith will be the featured speaker at the next installment of the President’s Colleagues of Dixie State University meeting series. Smith, an experienced lecturer and teacher, will present at noon on Feb.…
Dixie Forum to host lecture on sage grouse with wildlife specialist
January 22, 2020ST. GEORGE, Utah — Dixie State University will host a presentation about the management and conservation of Utah’s sage grouse in the next installment of the institution’s weekly lecture series, Dixie Forum: A Window on the World. Dr. Terry Messmer,…
Dixie State University, Washington County partner to promote Greater Zion
January 21, 2020The Washington County Commission voted Tuesday to approve a 20-year, $10 million strategic marketing agreement that will leverage the assets of Dixie State University and the Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office to benefit area residents, students and visitors. With…
DSU Department of Public Safety ranked third in the nation for campus safety
January 17, 2020Dixie State University Department of Public Safety has been ranked third on the 2020 Safe Campus Top 25 list for accomplishments in improving campus safety, as announced by Safe Campus this week. The ranking also positions DSU as a finalist…
Repertory Dance Theatre, 3hattrio to perform together at DSU’s Celebrity Concert Series
January 15, 2020To usher in the new year, Dixie State University’s Celebrity Concert Series is featuring a combined performance from Repertory Dance Theatre and southwest band 3hattrio. The performance is set to take place at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 in Dixie…
Repertory Dance Theatre to present forum as part of 3-day residency at Dixie State
January 13, 2020Offering a historical presentation and narrated dance performance, Utah’s Repertory Dance Theatre will present at Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series Dixie Forum: A Window on the World. In their Dixie Forum presentation, Repertory Dance Theatre’s eight professional dancers will…
Dixie State University to offer new hospitality certification programs
January 8, 2020In response to the growing needs of the local tourism industry, Dixie State University’s Community & Continuing Education Department is launching several short-term training programs in the hospitality and tourism field this January. “The DSU Hospitality & Tourism Certification program is…
Pediatrician-scientist to present on vaccine diplomacy at next Dixie Forum
January 7, 2020In its first installment of the Spring 2020 semester, Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series Dixie Forum: A Window on the World will host a presentation on vaccine diplomacy. Dr. Peter J. Hotez, a pediatrician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and…
Dixie State University to host presentation on an American family’s life in Arabia
December 19, 2019Sharing the insights and experiences he gained while living in Arabia for 20 years, Dr. Joseph B. Platt will present at the next installment of the President’s Colleagues of Dixie State University meeting series. Platt will share his lecture "An American Family's Arabian Odyssey:…