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Douglas D. Anderson, Dean of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, has announced that five faculty members would be recognized for their outstanding teaching, research, and service through named professorships.
Huntsman School Announces 5 New Endowed Professors

Huntsman School Announces 5 New Endowed Professors

Douglas D. Anderson, Dean of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, has announced that five faculty members would be recognized for their outstanding teaching, research, and service through named professorships.

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Following several years of coordination and support from donors, faculty and staff, Utah State University’s Swenson Park, a space honoring the legacy of American poet and USU alumna May Swenson, will open during an official celebration event hosted by the
Celebration Will Mark Opening of USU's Swenson Park

Celebration Will Mark Opening of USU's Swenson Park

Following several years of coordination and support from donors, faculty and staff, Utah State University’s Swenson Park, a space honoring the legacy of American poet and USU alumna May Swenson, will open during an official celebration event hosted by the...

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At the age of 9, future Utah State University alumnus Ramjibhai Chaudhari left his remote Indian village north of Mumbai to get an education. Dindrol, his tiny village, lacked electricity, running water, sanitation infrastructure and a school.
Aggie Alumnus Profile: Ram Chaudhari's Quest for Learning Brings Global Success

Aggie Alumnus Profile: Ram Chaudhari's Quest for Learning Brings Global Success

At the age of 9, future Utah State University alumnus Ramjibhai Chaudhari left his remote Indian village north of Mumbai to get an education. Dindrol, his tiny village, lacked electricity, running water, sanitation infrastructure and a school.

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Paul Anthony Jones, notable university alumnus and president of Fort Valley State University, will receive an honorary doctorate degree and serve as USU’s commencement speaker for its 136th ceremony this spring.
Higher Ed Visionary and USU Alum Paul Anthony Jones to Speak at 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Higher Ed Visionary and USU Alum Paul Anthony Jones to Speak at 2023 Commencement Ceremony

Paul Anthony Jones, notable university alumnus and president of Fort Valley State University, will receive an honorary doctorate degree and serve as USU’s commencement speaker for its 136th ceremony this spring.

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Hansen ’20, a Ph.D. student studying electrical engineering, with the help of his mentors and professors Regan Zane and Abhilash Kamineni, invented a control algorithm to wirelessly charge electric vehicles while in motion—an idea that was first formed as
Engineering Improvements to EV Charging

Engineering Improvements to EV Charging

Hansen ’20, a Ph.D. student studying electrical engineering, with the help of his mentors and professors Regan Zane and Abhilash Kamineni, invented a control algorithm to wirelessly charge electric vehicles while in motion—an idea that was first formed as...

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The origin story of Bison Paddles is hazy — even to the company’s founders Collin Peterson ‘21 and Daniel Warren.
Pickleball for All

Pickleball for All

The origin story of Bison Paddles is hazy — even to the company’s founders Collin Peterson ‘21 and Daniel Warren.

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Amy Crosbie has been in the middle of things as far as women’s collegiate athletics for the past quarter of a century. Born a few years after Title IX legislation was passed in 1972, the California native came to Utah State in 1997 and has been involved i
Improving Equity in Women’s Sports

Improving Equity in Women’s Sports

Amy Crosbie has been in the middle of things as far as women’s collegiate athletics for the past quarter of a century. Born a few years after Title IX legislation was passed in 1972, the California native came to Utah State in 1997 and has been involved i...

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Oscar Marquina’s BS ‘05, MBA ‘10 successful business career pays dividends beyond just financial gain. His family immigrated to New Jersey from Venezuela when Marquina was 14 years old, and relatives living in Utah put the Beehive State on his radar when
Disrupting for Good: Oscar Marquina

Disrupting for Good: Oscar Marquina

Oscar Marquina’s BS ‘05, MBA ‘10 successful business career pays dividends beyond just financial gain. His family immigrated to New Jersey from Venezuela when Marquina was 14 years old, and relatives living in Utah put the Beehive State on his radar when ...

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Utah State University has hired Isaiah Jones as its senior director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Jones took over this role beginning on Jan 3. Jones will work to promote institutional goals for diversity, equity and inclusion by creating opportuniti
Isaiah Jones Named Senior Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Isaiah Jones Named Senior Director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Utah State University has hired Isaiah Jones as its senior director for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Jones took over this role beginning on Jan 3. Jones will work to promote institutional goals for diversity, equity and inclusion by creating opportuniti...

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Longtime Aggies will recognize staples of the week including the annual student tradition of painting the intersections at 400 North and Main Street and 1000 North and 800 East at 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, leading into Homecoming week.
Aggies Come Together for USU's 2022 Homecoming Week October 3-8

Aggies Come Together for USU's 2022 Homecoming Week October 3-8

Longtime Aggies will recognize staples of the week including the annual student tradition of painting the intersections at 400 North and Main Street and 1000 North and 800 East at 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, leading into Homecoming week.

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Utah State University alum Bradley Hintze (BS ’09, Biochemistry) says encouragement from his adviser, his professors and his undergraduate research mentor enabled him to push past self-doubt and keep trying.
Mentorship Matters: USU College of Science Honors Scholarship Recipients, Donors

Mentorship Matters: USU College of Science Honors Scholarship Recipients, Donors

Utah State University alum Bradley Hintze (BS ’09, Biochemistry) says encouragement from his adviser, his professors and his undergraduate research mentor enabled him to push past self-doubt and keep trying.

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Utah State University alumnus Devin Wiser has been named vice president for government and external relations at USU. He will assume the position on Sept. 21, 2022.
USU Names Devin Wiser New VP for Government and External Affairs

USU Names Devin Wiser New VP for Government and External Affairs

Utah State University alumnus Devin Wiser has been named vice president for government and external relations at USU. He will assume the position on Sept. 21, 2022.

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USU alum and award-winning fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra visited Utah State University’s Logan campus on March 24 and 25, where he reconnected with former advisers, mentors, faculty, friends and family.
Bibhu Mohapatra: USU Alum and Award-Winning Fashion Designer Visits Utah State University

Bibhu Mohapatra: USU Alum and Award-Winning Fashion Designer Visits Utah State University

USU alum and award-winning fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra visited Utah State University’s Logan campus on March 24 and 25, where he reconnected with former advisers, mentors, faculty, friends and family.

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Utah State University’s Alumni Advisory Board welcomes new President Steven Palmer and elected advisors Zachary Ames, Terry Camp, Isaiah Emmanuel Jones and Triné Nelson.
Alumni Advisory Board Welcomes New Members

Alumni Advisory Board Welcomes New Members

Utah State University’s Alumni Advisory Board welcomes new President Steven Palmer and elected advisors Zachary Ames, Terry Camp, Isaiah Emmanuel Jones and Triné Nelson.

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Utah State University alumnus and retired U.S. Sen. Harry Reid died Tuesday, Dec. 28, after a four-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Reid graduated from USU in 1961, where he double-majored in political science and history.
USU Remembers Notable Alumnus Harry Reid

USU Remembers Notable Alumnus Harry Reid

Utah State University alumnus and retired U.S. Sen. Harry Reid died Tuesday, Dec. 28, after a four-year struggle with pancreatic cancer. Reid graduated from USU in 1961, where he double-majored in political science and history.

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Globally celebrated as a lifelong champion of world peace and understanding, Zahedi shaped more than three decades of geopolitical history. Twice he served as Iran’s ambassador to the United States.
Notable Alum Ardeshir Zahedi Remembered for Service to his Country and Love of USU

Notable Alum Ardeshir Zahedi Remembered for Service to his Country and Love of USU

Globally celebrated as a lifelong champion of world peace and understanding, Zahedi shaped more than three decades of geopolitical history. Twice he served as Iran’s ambassador to the United States.

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The Utah State University Alumni Association has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) for an oral history project with the goal of gathering stories from alumni both young and older. The project, launched in November, aims to gather updated contact in
Share Your Aggie Experience: Stories Sought from USU Alums

Share Your Aggie Experience: Stories Sought from USU Alums

The Utah State University Alumni Association has partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) for an oral history project with the goal of gathering stories from alumni both young and older. The project, launched in November, aims to gather updated contact in...

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A space central to the Department of Plants, Soils and Climate in the Agricultural Sciences building has been named to honor Professor A.A. Heravi, a pioneer of scientific farming in Iran.
Alumnus Honors his Father with the Dedication of the Professor A.A. Heravi Atrium

Alumnus Honors his Father with the Dedication of the Professor A.A. Heravi Atrium

A space central to the Department of Plants, Soils and Climate in the Agricultural Sciences building has been named to honor Professor A.A. Heravi, a pioneer of scientific farming in Iran.