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President’s Colleagues to host presentation on dark space
March 22, 2018In the next installment of the President’s Colleagues of Dixie State University meeting series, former astronomy professor and planetarium lecturer Ron Smith will guide attendees through the unseen world of dark matter and dark energy. Smith will present “Dark Matter…
Water conservancy experts to discuss Lake Powell Pipeline at Dixie Forum
March 16, 2018Tom Butine Representatives from the Washington County Water Conservancy District and Conserve Southwest Utah will discuss the pros and cons of the proposed Lake Powell Pipeline at the next installment of Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series Dixie Forum: A…
DSU receives legislative funding to support student growth, regional workforce needs
March 14, 2018As the 2018 session came to a close, the Utah State Legislature appropriated more than $4.3 million in new ongoing funding to Dixie State University to accommodate the institution’s record-breaking growth, build new programs to fill southern Utah’s workforce shortages…
Dixie Forum to discuss DSU’s involvement with cancer research at Stanford
March 13, 2018During the next installment of Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series Dixie Forum: A Window on the World, Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, director of Cancer Genomics at Intermountain Healthcare, and two DSU students will present about their contributions to cutting-edge research…
Dixie State University approved to add 2 additional bachelor’s degrees
March 9, 2018In alignment with Dixie State University’s strategic goal to broaden and enhance academic programs, the institution’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the addition of two new baccalaureate programs on Friday. Starting in the Fall 2018 semester, Dixie State will offer…
Scientists to discuss NASA’s efforts to sustain life on Mars at next Dixie Forum
February 23, 2018Two scientists working with NASA to develop a self-sustaining life support system on Mars will present about their work at the next installment of Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series Dixie Forum: A Window on the World. Dr. Lance Seefeldt…
Deadline approaching for submissions to Regional Symposium for Innovation, Creativity and Research
February 16, 2018Offering members of the community the opportunity to present their work on a regional platform and form professional partnerships, the Dixie State University Undergraduate Research Office’s Second Annual Regional Symposium for Innovation, Creativity and Research is now accepting submissions through…
Mechanical Engineering program to host open house
February 13, 2018The Dixie State University Mechanical Engineering program is hosting an open house to introduce the community to the program’s faculty members and demonstrate equipment that will be used as part of the new academic offering. The open house will be…
Dixie Forum to host presentation on human connection to wilderness
January 29, 2018Sharing his insights into the lives of wild animals and the interconnectedness of nature, Brent Harris, a respected African wilderness guide and founder of Primal Pathways, will present at the next installment of Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series, Dixie…
Dixie State University approved to offer first master’s degree, 2 new bachelor’s programs
January 26, 2018Dixie State University reached a historic milestone on Friday, when its Board of Trustees unanimously approved the addition of the institution’s first-ever graduate degree program, a Master of Accountancy. Along with the master’s degree, the Trustees approved two new baccalaureate…