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End-of-the-year Trailblazer Update
December 15, 20162016 has been a year full of firsts for Dixie State University. President Richard "Biff" Williams reflects on the year’s accomplishments and looks forward to even more changes and accomplishments moving into the new year.
Dixie State University honored for improving rural health
December 12, 2016The Rural Health Association of Utah recently honored Dixie State University with the Educational Initiative to Improve Rural Health award for enacting positive change in rural health within the community. “It was an honor and a privilege for me to…
Dixie State University increases focus on innovation, entrepreneurship with new center
December 9, 2016Dixie State University’s new Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center is proving to be a valuable resource for students and community members looking to develop ideas into patents and businesses. A collaboration between Dixie State’s College of Business & Communication and…
Canadian Brass to offer musical overview, stories from the road at Dixie Forum
November 29, 2016Canadian Brass will bring Dixie Forum, a Dixie State University lecture series, to conclusion for the Fall 2016 semester with a special lecture-demonstration highlighting the ensemble’s music and musical lives. Canadian Brass will present from noon to 12:50 p.m. on…
President’s Colleagues to discuss religion’s effect on mental health
November 28, 2016Discussing religious influences on mental functioning and moral conduct, Dr. Allen E. Bergin will present at the next President’s Colleagues of Dixie State University meeting. In his presentation, “How Religion May Help or Hurt Mental Health,” Bergin will examine positive…
Students provide Thanksgiving dinners for local families
November 23, 2016With the holiday season underway, the service branch of the Dixie State University Student Association provided Thanksgiving dinners for six local families in need through the association’s Adopt-a-Family program. DSUSA Vice President of Service Dillon McKinney and his team reached…
Dixie State University presents ‘Lindstrom’ art exhibit
November 23, 2016St. George, Utah — Featuring pieces completed throughout artist Gaell Lindstrom’s seven-decade long career, the Dixie State University Sears Art Museum Gallery hosts “Lindstrom,” a retrospective exhibition of the art of the globetrotter, mentor, painter, potter and photographer. Showcasing a…
Dixie Forum presents lecture on Navajo Sandstone
November 22, 2016Drawing visitors to the Southwest from all over the world, the awe-inspiring Navajo Sandstone will be the focus of the next installment of Dixie State University’s lecture series Dixie Forum. Dixie State Assistant Professor of Geology Dr. Gerald Bryant will…
Dixie State University’s Dental Hygiene Program receives award for nonprofit work
November 17, 2016The Learning Center for Families recently recognized Dixie State University’s Dental Hygiene Program with The Learning Center for Families Nonprofit Partner award for providing service to low-income families. “We just really appreciate the Learning Center for Families as a partner,”…
Dixie State University helps high schools celebrate Utah College Application Week
November 17, 2016Dixie State University is celebrating Utah College Application Week by hosting assemblies complete with presentations from recent graduates and Dixie State President Richard “Biff” Williams, giveaways, and appearances by mascot Brooks the Bison. Under the direction of the Utah System…