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Dixie Forum welcomes philosophy instructor, whisky entrepreneur
March 21, 2017Dixie State University invites students and community to Dixie Forum, a weekly lecture series, to hear from Jason Johnstone-Yellin, instructor of philosophy and co-founder of the Jewish Single Malt Whisky Society and Single Cask Nation. Johnstone-Yellin’s presentation, titled, “Philosophy in…
NBA Legend Lionel Hollins to speak at the Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony
March 16, 2017Former NBA player and coach Lionel Hollins will return to his alma mater to serve as the featured speaker at Dixie State University’s 106th Commencement Ceremony on May 5. “Lionel was selected based on his lifetime of achievements as a…
DSU Surgical Technology program hosts open house
March 14, 2017Hidden away behind operating room doors, surgical technologists perform critical functions that many of us wouldn’t know about. This March, however, Dixie State University is bringing the field of surgical technology to light in a special open house for potential…
Dixie Forum to host presentation on filmmaking in Washington County
March 14, 2017During the next installment of Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series Dixie Forum, a panel of film enthusiasts and entertainment professionals will share insight into the process of filming movies and TV programs in Washington County over the last 90…
Utah State Legislature funds DSU’s Human Performance Center, other programs
March 10, 2017As the 2017 session came to a close, the Utah State Legislature appropriated $25 million over two years toward Dixie State University’s new Human Performance Center and committed ongoing funding to academic programs and institutional needs. “The entire Dixie State…
Annual Fire & Ice gala raises support for Dixie State University students
March 7, 2017The Dixie Foundation’s 13th annual Fire & Ice gala brought together community members last month for a night of fun to raise support for Dixie State University needs-based scholarships. Fire & Ice Gala Chair Ronda Neilson said the event was…
Dixie State University curator named Utah Museum Educator of the Year
March 2, 2017Kathy Cieslewicz, the Dixie State University Sears Art Museum Gallery curator, has been selected as the 2016 Utah Museum Educator of the Year by the Utah Art Education Association. Cieslewicz, who was nominated for the award by Dixie State faculty…
Dixie Forum to host presentation on artificial intelligence, autonomous systems
February 28, 2017Dr. Alexander Stimpson, a senior research scientist at Duke University, will present on human collaboration with autonomous systems in the next installment of Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series Dixie Forum. Stimpson’s presentation will take place at noon on Tuesday,…
Doctor to present on heart health at next President’s Colleagues of Dixie State University meeting
February 27, 2017Presenting “All You Want to Know About Your Heart,” Dr. Michael Preece will speak at the next President’s Colleagues of Dixie State University meeting. The lecture is set to take place at noon on Monday, March 6, in Lecture Hall…
PrestidigiTaters head to FIRST Tech Challenge regional championship
February 27, 2017After winning the robot category and receiving the second place Inspire Award at the Utah State FIRST Tech Challenge Championship this month, robotics team The PrestidigiTaters is preparing to compete in the organization’s Super-Regional Championship in Tacoma, Washington. The Washington…