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Commissioner Landward on Redesigning Higher Education

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Commissioner Geoffrey Landward explores reforms emphasizing experiential learning, mentorship, and microcredentials, preparing students and the community to adapt, thrive, and maintain human-centered skills in an evolving economy at UVU's AI in the Workforce event.
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UVU ranks No. 1 for grads opening local businesses

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Utah Valley University was ranked No. 1 for the amount of graduates who open businesses in the same state as their alma mater.
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UVU earns prestigious ‘Higher Access, Higher Earnings’ designation

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Utah Valley University was named an “Opportunity College and University – Higher Access, Higher Earnings” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
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The Chelsea and Casey Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

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The Chelsea and Casey Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute celebrated its ribbon cutting on Feb. 19 in the Keller Building, establishing a new era for entrepreneurial education at Utah Valley University.
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Programming

KUTV: UVU Workforce Director on AI and Job Placement

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Wendy Simmerman, Workforce Senior Director at Utah Valley University, said that even basic comfort with AI tools helps candidates stand out. When asked what skills people need to be employable in today’s AI-driven job market, Simmerman said the fundamentals matter most.
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UVU Partners with Local Employers

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Students from UVU's e2i program partner with local employer NuSkin to improve their own skills while bolstering Utah's workforce
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Techbuzz: Bridging the AI Talent Gap

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At an AI in the Workforce event, UVU explores curriculum, mentorship, and industry partnerships, emphasizing human-centered skills, authenticity, and resilience to prepare students for an AI-driven workforce without replacing human judgment.
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Paul Mitchell Partners with UVU

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Paul Mitchell The School Provo (PMTSP) and Utah Valley University (UVU) have joined forces to offer cosmetology graduates a faster, more efficient route to earning an associate degree in business management, cutting the time to completion in half. 
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Celebrating Career and Technical Education Month at UVU

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With a rich history and a commitment to workforce readiness, UVU continues to evolve its CTE programs to meet the needs of students and the local economy.
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Student Support

UVU receives $1.9 million grant to support underrepresented STEM students

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UVU's College of Science has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. The grant will support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing STEM degrees at UVU.
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2nd annual female firefighting recruit workshop held at UVU

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Thirty participants, some as young as 18, registered for the event, where they received hands-on training from some of Utah’s best female firefighters. The training included drills and fireground exercises, creating a foundation for those who want to pursue a career in firefighting.
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UVU launches program to empower foster youth to thrive in higher education

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Utah Valley University (UVU) launched a new Foster Success program to support youth transitioning from foster care into higher education reconfirming its commitment to helping students succeed in completing their education.
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