Reception @ 5:30 p.m.
Dinner & Program @ 7 p.m.
At Utah Valley University, we believe higher education should be within reach for every kind of learner. That commitment is what makes UVU and its students unique. We serve high-achieving students pursuing ambitious goals, and we serve students who never imagined a college education was possible for them. Whether someone is graduating from high school, returning to the classroom as a working parent, seeking new skills for career advancement, or pursuing a long-held dream, UVU is there at the ready during these pivotal life transitions.
At Utah Valley's university, we are focused on what comes next for our students, our communities, and our region, one of the most dynamic in the nation. Our most ambitious days are ahead. The future of UVU will be shaped by the collective efforts of those who believe in this institution and the students we serve.
We hope tonight offers more than a glimpse of what your support makes possible. We hope it strengthens your connection to UVU and inspires you to engage in new ways. There is a place for you in our future, and we invite you to be part of what comes next for UVU and the students whose lives will change because of it.
Sincerely,
Jon Anderson, Ph.D. President, Utah Valley University
Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Appetizer | A Vision in Bloom
Seasonal beet salad
Seasonal beet varieties, whipped goat cheese, shaved vegetables, compressed fruit, pickled accents, cider vinaigrette, with toasted seed crunch
Second Course | A Moment of Clarity
Green apple cider sorbet
Green apple cider sorbet, ginger, charred citrus, smoked salt, with delicate sugar garnish
Entrée | The Full Picture
Beef tenderloin and herb-roasted lamb
Sous-vide beef tenderloin, herb-roasted lamb, black garlic demi, layered potato, smoked potato purée, seasonal vegetables, wild mushrooms, with crispy garnish
Dessert | A Bright Outlook
White chocolate and tangerine mousse
Oven-caramelized white chocolate and tangerine mousse, raspberry-hibiscus confit, citrus-vanilla sponge, miso caramel, with fresh berries
Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Appetizer | A Vision in Bloom
Seasonal beet salad
Seasonal beet varieties, shaved vegetables, compressed fruit, pickled accents, cider vinaigrette, toasted seed crunch, with fresh herbs
Second Course | A Moment of Clarity
Green apple cider sorbet
Green apple cider sorbet, ginger, charred citrus, smoked salt, with delicate sugar garnish
Entrée | The Full Picture
Black garlic tofu and quinoa pavée
Black garlic-sized tofu and quinoa pavée, smoked potato purée, layered potato, wild mushroom ragout, seasonal vegetables, crispy garnish, herb oil, with vegan black garlic demi
Dessert | A Bright Outlook
Tangerine mousse
Vegan white chocolate and tangerine mousse, raspberry-hibiscus confit, citrus-vanilla sponge, miso caramel, with fresh berries
A short film to open the evening and bring the next era of UVU into focus.
Shauna Smith, Founder and Owner, Savory Jared Finch, Chair, UVU Alumni Board
UVU Culinary Arts Institute
John McClure, Associate Director, Center for National Security Studies UVU alumnus and scholarship recipient
Ben Kjar '11, Wrestling UVU's first NCAA All-American, subject of Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
TBA
UVU Culinary Arts Institute
Kiana McAllister, Center for Constitutional Studies | UVU alumna and Oxford study abroad participant
Scholarship Spotlight
President Jon Anderson and Kristy Anderson
Performance by the UVU Student Jazz Quartet
TBA
Donor Spotlight
Kyle A. Reyes, Vice President for Institutional Advancement CEO, UVU Foundation
"Song Title" - UVU vocalist, The Voice, Team Snoop Dogg
Dear Donor
President Jon Anderson Eighth President, Utah Valley University
View photos from the event, including Backdrop Group Photos and a selection of edited Event Photos featuring moments from throughout the evening. Click the gallery link to access the images, then enter the password: futureinfocus2026. New photos will be added throughout the event as they are edited.
View PhotosThank you to the organizations and individuals who are making the 2026
President's Scholarship Ball possible. Their commitments are creating opportunities
for exceptional UVU students.
Casey & Chelsea Baugh
Roger & Gwen Connors
Andrew & Shauna Smith
Amy & Seth Sunderland
Every gift helps expand access to higher education for
deserving UVU students.
Have questions about donating to the Presidential Scholarship fund or serving as a sponsor?
Erin McCarthy
Assistant Director - Leadership Annual Giving
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