Education & Human Services

Since 1997, the Helen L. Simmons Endowment in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University has quietly changed lives. Established to reflect Helen’s lifelong commitment to education, the scholarship is now carried...

For Elizabeth Leishman, receiving the Lonnie & Cheryl Smith Scholarship from Utah State University’s School of Teacher Education & Leadership has been a transformative experience, both financially and personally.

When Wesley and Lorinda Mortensen considered how they might give back to Utah State University, the place where their story began and where their children’s stories are still unfolding, the answer came as naturally as a walk through Logan Canyon: they wou...

A transformative chapter in education and community development is unfolding in Monument Valley, where Utah State University is constructing a modern, multi-functional academic facility along the Utah-Arizona border.

Sandra McDougall, a proud alumna of Utah State University, always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Her journey began in first grade when she decided to dedicate her life to education.

Utah State University alum Megan Marie Hamilton ’15 MEd, ’23 PhD, was an extraordinary educator, researcher, and advocate whose influence extended far beyond the institution’s classrooms and labs.

Raised in a modest family, Utah State University alum Mark Stoddard ’82, grew up in a home where education was always valued. His parents, both proud Aggies, met at USU after World War II, their love story intertwined with the spirit of the university. So...

Planes filled the air, carrying young soldiers from the United States into the heart of Afghanistan's treacherous terrain. With each step onto foreign soil, soldiers, like Utah State University alum Jacob Hunsaker ’13 BA, ’15 MMFT, ’21 BSN, a member of th...

Selecting a college major is a pivotal choice with far-reaching implications for one’s future. For Utah State University student LaQuinlynn Francis, the commitment to pursue a degree in health education and promotion with an emphasis in health science wit...

Utah State University student Alyssa McNutt’s college experience has been marked by determination, passion for track and field, and a deep gratitude for the scholarships that made her dreams possible.

There is an old thought that says if you are living only for yourself, you are not living at all. If true, Utah State University alum Mehdi Heravi is an embodiment of what it means to live.

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.