College of Arts and Sciences

Milo Maughan credits donor-funded scholarships with giving him the freedom to discover his passion for teaching. Today, as Secondary Science Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education, he helps strengthen science education for students and educators...

The first time Justin and Leslie Haskell joined a SEED trip to the Dominican Republic, they expected to observe a meaningful student experience. What they found instead was something far more transformative — for the students, for the entrepreneurs they s...

Larry and Laurie Walther like to tell the story of how their paths first crossed long before either of them realized it. As children in Texas, they both attended the same backyard cookout, chasing fireflies with other kids late into the evening.

Dennis and Julie Parker talk about giving as a way of life — one rooted in family, faith, gratitude, and the steady belief that the best things in life are meant to be shared.

For Utah State University alumna Kathryn Clark, giving back is more than an act of generosity — it is a continuation of a legacy that began in the lecture halls and laboratories of the biology and public health programs.

For more than four decades, Janet Osborne ’89 Ed.D. has been a champion for education, opportunity, and community at Utah State University. As an emeritus faculty member in sociology and the former director of USU’s Women’s Center, Janet helped countless ...

For Louise Excell and her husband, David Pettit, Utah Public Radio is more than just a station — it’s a companion, a teacher, and a vital part of daily life in their Springdale home.

Alan and Jeanne Hall have made a major gift through the Hall Foundation to help establish the Craig D. Jessop Chair for Choral Conducting and Community Engagement at Utah State University (USU).

Cheryl Riniker has always believed in the power of education to change lives, because she’s seen it firsthand. As a Utah State University alumna with a bachelor’s degree in French ’85 and a master’s degree in English ’87, she credits her time at USU with ...

For Billie Palmer Sessions, art has always been more than a subject — it’s a way of seeing, thinking, and connecting with the world. A proud alumna of Utah State University, Billie has devoted her life to visual art as an educator, curator, artist, resear...

Undergraduate research is more than just an academic exercise at Utah State University — it’s a defining experience that sets students on the path to discovery, critical thinking, and professional success. For many students, research provides hands-on lea...

For Glenn, ’67 MA, and Anne Wilde, Utah State University has always been more than just an institution. Deeply rooted in USU’s mission, both committed their lives to fostering an academic culture that championed creativity, cultural understanding, and inn...

The Ecology Center at Utah State University is a hub of scientific inquiry and innovation, with a mission to foster ecological research and graduate education at USU and provide relevant ecological knowledge to decision-makers.

Success, says Utah State University alum Mel Torrie ’97, MS’98, is about seizing opportunities and not giving up. Reminiscing about his invaluable learning experiences as a member of USU’s student-led Get Away Special space research team, Torrie announced...

At Utah State University, amidst bustling student life, a story of resilience, dedication, and giving back unfolded – woven into the very fabric of Bob ’64, ’66 MS, and DeAnn Fehlman’s lives.

Utah State University alumna, Jodie Ream ’09, now a space physicist specializing in magnetospheric physics and plasma waves at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is always reminded of the profound impact her alma mater had on her career trajectory...

Since beginning her academic journey at Utah State University, Mayu Mecham has navigated the higher education landscape, driven by an unyielding dedication to allowing her passions to mold her journey of self-discovery.

Propelled by an enduring passion for science that had taken root in her heart since childhood, Isabella Muffoletto ’18, envisioned herself delving into the mysteries of the medical field, eager to unravel its complexities and make a meaningful impact. As ...

From the first day of classes in 1890, women have been actively engaged as students, staff and faculty at Utah State University – then called the Agricultural College of Utah. Their voices have impacted the cultural, scientific, economic and social fabric...

The thrill of live performance. For many, there is nothing like it. Whether an audience is laughing, crying, feeling or thinking – a theater performance has the unique ability to make people feel alive.

Ask anyone who has spent time on a university campus “What created the most impact during your college experience?” and they often answer “it was the people and places that mattered the most.” Graduates from Utah State University would answer no different...

The moment when something clicks and there is that “ding” of a lightbulb turning on that comes with understanding — that is what prompted Brooks Ogborn to become a teacher. After finishing his first year at Ridgeline High School in the Cache County School...

With technology affecting almost every aspect of today’s fast-paced world, computer science graduates have a variety of industry options as demand for their knowledge grows. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer...

Thanks to a generous donation by Utah State University alumni Helen B. and Lawrence “Larry” O. Cannon, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences has established the Lawrence O. Cannon Teaching Excellence Award to recognize exemplary teachers who go ab...

Anne Cherry made a call to Utah State University's College of Science last fall with an unconventional proposal — she aimed to create a fully endowed scholarship in her husband's name as a surprise Christmas gift. Anne's husband, Dr. Bradley Hintze, is a ...

As a young girl growing up in Idaho, Kristen understood the importance of education and the opportunities it provides.

Studying languages and cultures in Austria, launching a publishing career in New York City and working in Paris for Google before it was a household name — the start of John Lewis Needham's career took him far away from the small Utah college town he call...

Jess Wallace is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree, a necessary step for raising the earning potential in a competitive theater design field and opening doors for her to make her own design decisions.