 |
 |
| Elizabeth R. Cantwell Named 17th USU President |
| The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Elizabeth “Betsy” R. Cantwell as the 17th president of Utah State University on Friday, May 19, following an extensive national search. |
| Cantwell will assume the position later this summer. She succeeds Noelle E. Cockett, who served as president beginning January 2017 and will step down June 2023. |
|
|
 |
| New USU Building to Honor Support of Kem and Carolyn Gardner for Learning by Doing |
| The building, funded largely through private philanthropic support, is part of a campaign to provide experiential learning opportunities for all Jon M. Huntsman School of Business students. The 45,000-square-foot, $30 million building will house Huntsman’s expanding experiential learning programs and create room for new hands-on learning initiatives. It will also include professional co-working space for student use,remote internships and other needs. |
|
|
 |
| Reeling It In: USU Graduate Tyler Coleman on Making an Education Matter |
| The pursuit of a degree started as a sort of “side quest” for USU graduate Tyler Coleman. He had traveled to Utah with a friend for the fishing after his wife mentioned wanting to move west to be closer to public lands and mountains. |
| Signing up for a degree program at USU seemed as good a reason as any. It wasn’t until after he committed to the fisheries and aquatic sciences program in the Quinney College of Natural Resources that he realized just what a serendipitous circumstance he’d fallen into. |
|
|
 |
| Iconic Idaho Drive-In, The Polar Bear, Returning After 18 Years |
| The Polar Bear, which first opened in the 1950s, closed in 2005. USU alum Sawyer Hemsley ’18, a founder of Crumbl Cookies, bought The Polar Bear brand and is working to recreate the menu to its truest form. Patrons could be enjoying the “destination experience” as early as August 2023.
|
|
|
 |
| Chair and Vice Chair Elected by USU Board of Trustees |
| The Utah State University Board of Trustees elected a new chair and vice chair at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 3. Jacey Skinner was elected to serve as chair and Gina Gagon as vice chair, effective July 1, 2023.
|
|
|
 |
Brady and Andrea Murray’s sons, Nash, 15, and Cooper, 11 |
| USU Alumni Couple Help Families Adopt Children with Down Syndrome |
| Racing for Orphans with Down Syndrome Heroes Brady ’05 and Andrea ’03 Murray have made it their life’s mission to provide families for children with special needs, Down Syndrome, in particular. |
|
|
 |
| USU Alum Connects Youth and Collegiate Athletes with Students with Disabilities |
| Founder and CEO of Special Forces Sports Foundation, Matt S. Lance ’00 partnered with Westcliff University to host Special Forces Sports Day. The event welcomed nearly 400 individuals in a day that enabled students with disabilities to experience physical activity and inclusive social interaction. |
|
|
 |
| Rams' Bobby Wagner Makes Generous Donation to Time for Change Foundation |
| Wagner ’12 made a generous donation to the Time for Change Foundation, which helps women "to recreate their life" after they've been incarcerated, in rehabilitation centers or domestic violence shelters. Wagner's generous donation will go to supplying women with what the foundation calls "a starter kit" to developing a productive daily routine. |
|
|
| Wagner is headed back to the Seattle Seahawks on a 1-year deal to rejoin the team with which he became one of the top linebackers in the NFL. |
|
|
Professor Heidi Wengreen, head of the Department of
Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences, and alum Ram Chaudhari |
| Ram Chaudhari's Quest for Learning Brings Global Success |
| Ram ’72 had to save for a year to travel to the United States and was finally able to buy a one-way ticket for $87 on a ship from Mumbai to San Francisco. Ram took 16 credits his first semester at USU in a competitive grad school in a new country where he didn’t speak the language. He got all A’s! |
|
|
 |
| Nominate an Amazing Aggie |
| Do you know an outstanding alum or friend of Utah State? Help us recognize and honor their achievements by nominating them for a 2023-24 Utah State University award. |
| Awardees will be recognized during Homecoming Week (October 1-7, 2023), at Alumni events throughout the year and the Founders Day and Old Main Society Celebration (March 2024). |
| Nominate an amazing Aggie by June 1. |
|
|
 |
 |
| “Power of One” Doctoral Assistantships: Producing Leaders to Tackle Natural Resource Challenges in Developing Nations |
| S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources graduates Mike Jacobs ’99 Ph.D., and Cathy Schloeder ’99 Ph.D., forged distinguished careers working in difficult places beset by poverty, violence and tough natural resource challenges. In 2023, the couple created the “Power of One” doctoral research assistantship given out every four years to the winner of a global competition in partnership with a QCNR faculty mentor. |
|
|
 |
| USU Alum Establishes Scholarship Endowment to Provide Enhanced Student Research Opportunities |
| USU created such an impact on alums Rangesan (Rang) Narayanan, ’73 M.S, ’76 Ph.D. and Judi Houston Rangesan, ’77 Ph.D., that in late 2022, Rang funded an endowment in memory of Judi, who died in 2020. The endowment also honors the many faculty mentors who worked with the couple over the years. For Rang, USU offered an education that allowed him to create his own unique focus while earning both a master’s and doctorate in two disciplines. |
|
|
 |
| Once a Teacher, Always a Learner: USU Alum’s Lyrical Journey to the Theater |
| At Utah State University’s Caine Lyric Theatre located in historic downtown Logan, patrons are exposed to an environment that provides a connection to the past, while also fostering a current sense of community through the many productions held in the space. For alum Mary Heers ’86, the Lyric holds a piece of her heart. Mary, pictured here second from right, believes so firmly in the building’s importance that she and Art, third from right, have provided the lead gift for the building’s critically needed restoration. |
|
|
| For more stories about Creating Aggie Impact, visit: https://www.usu.edu/advancement/stories. |
 |
|
| Tara Ivie ’20 |
| Ivie, the Associate VP for Inclusive Excellence at Utah Valley University, was named a Women to Watch by Utah Business. |
|
| | |
|
| Jaeden May ’19, ’20 Macc |
| May, a Wealth Advisor at Adams Wealth Advisors, was named a Women to Watch by Utah Business. |
|
|
| | |
 |
| Jordan Love ’19 |
| Love signed a one-year extension with the Green Bay Packers and will be with the team through the 2024 season. |
|
|
|
| |
|
| Dallin Leavitt ’17 |
| After 17 games, Leavitt re-signed with the Green Bay Packers |
|
|
|
| |
|
| Jeffrey Olsen ’14 Ph.D. |
| Olsen, President of Nightingale College, was named to Utah Business Magazine’s 40 in their 40s list. |
|
|
| | |
Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire
via Getty Images. |
| Tyler Larsen ’13 |
| Larson, former Utah State and current NFL offensive lineman, re-signed with the Washington Commanders. |
|
|
| | |
|
|
| Quincy Rich ’10 |
| Rich, CEO of Rent Dynamics, was named a CEO of the Year by Utah Business Magazine. |
|
|
|
| |
 |
| Xani Haynie ’07 |
| Haynie, Director for Online MBA & Professional MBA, University of Utah, was named to Utah Business Magazine’s 40 in their 40s list. |
|
|
| | |
|
| Brenda Anderson ’98 |
| Anderson, Founder and CEO of Jipe, was named a Women to Watch by Utah Business. |
|
|
|
| |
|
| Brian Steed ’97, ’99 M.A. |
| Steed, Executive Director of USU’s Janet Quinney Lawson Institute of Land, Water, and Air, was appointed as Utah’s 1st Great Salt Lake Commissioner, an appointment he will hold in addition to his USU role. |
|
|
|
| |
|
| William A. Adams ’80 |
| Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Leadership Circle, was named a CEO of the Year by Utah Business Magazine. |
|
|
| | |
|
|
 |
 |
| Aggie Network |
| The Aggie Network allows alumni to network with fellow Aggies as well as connect with and mentor students currently attending USU. Sign up for free today! |
|
|
 |
 |
| June 23: Aggie Day at Lagoon |
| Bring the whole family to Lagoon and enjoy a day filled with fun using our discounted Aggie rate. |
|
|
 |
| July 7: Aggie Day with Salt Lake Bees |
| Join fellow Aggies for a summer evening of baseball. |
|
|
 |
| September 11: USU Alumni Benefit Golf Tournament |
| Presented by USU Credit Union and the Ogden Golf and Country Club. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. with the Shotgun starting at 9 a.m. |
|
|
 |
| Online Mini-Courses for Aggies |
| USU alumni can save $5 on a number of online courses with topics ranging from water-efficient landscaping to pressure cooking basics. |
|
|
 |
| Online “The Science of Chocolate” Course by Aggie Chocolate Factory |
| Learn about how cocoa beans go from the farm to the Aggie Chocolate Factory to make chocolate. Use the Code COCOA10 to receive an Alumni discount for the three-module course. |
|
|
 |
 |
| Goldenwest Insurance |
| As an Aggie, you are eligible to receive exclusive discounts on all your insurance needs, including home and auto, from Goldenwest Insurance Services. Get your free rate quote today. |
|
|
 |
| Intercap Lending |
| Utah State Alumni and employees are eligible for exclusive discounts and guarantees on a home purchase or refinance with our partners Intercap Lending. Contact your Intercap Lending representative Tyler Smith today! |
|
|
|
