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USU Alum Establishes Scholarship Endowment to Provide Enhanced Student Research Opportunities
Students at Utah State University are encouraged to take advantage of every opportunity to make the most of their college experience. Research, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, is at the core of USU’s land-grant mission and an important compo...
“Power of One” Doctoral Assistantships: Producing Leaders to Tackle Natural Resource Challenges in Developing Nations
Mike Jacobs and Cathy Schloeder received their doctorates in rangeland ecology and wildlife ecology, respectively, at Utah State University in 1999. Beginning in the 1980s, they forged distinguished careers working in difficult places beset by poverty, vi...
Turning Grief Into Good
The decision to enroll in college in her 40s wasn’t easy for Star Stevens. But as a single mother, she knew she needed to do something following her divorce to elevate her salary enough to provide for her three children. And the challenges to complete a
Enhancing the University Experience: Alumni Couple Support Spaces for Students
In honor of their time spent at USU, Jim and Jeri Spinner, pictured here at Star’s Perch Yurt, decided it was time to give back to the institution that gave so much to them. Working with the Advancement team, the Spinners were quickly able to see their vi...
Gift Honors Memory of Beloved Accounting Professor
Life comes with pivotal moments that can change the trajectory of one’s path. For Utah State University alum Robert Phillips, that pivotal moment came when he met Dr. Larzette Hale.
The Enduring Legacy of an Inspiring Aggie
Jim Minkler ’82, ’83, accomplished a great deal in his short lifetime – not just academically and professionally, but as a person whose kindness and optimism made a positive difference for so many.
Seizing the Opportunity to Give Back
Brian and Natalie Broadbent appreciate the positive long-term impact scholarships can have. As students, both Brian and Natalie were fortunate to receive financial aid through scholarships.