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Brent Taylor was an inspirational leader whose life was defined by public service, deep patriotism, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education.

In the fall of 1959, a group of young men and women from Logan and beyond arrived at Utah State University, quickly forging friendships that would last a lifetime. They became a tight-knit crew, spending their days exploring Logan Canyon, Bear Lake, and e...

Growing up in inner-city Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Utah State University alum Albert Shane was the first member of his family to attend college. “I am 86 now, and I come from a humble family with no tradition of going to college,” he said with a smile. ...

Emily Burrett ’23 had always dreamed of earning her college degree and knew how important it was, but life had taken her on unexpected detours. Her mother, who had earned a degree later in life, instilled in Emily the profound value of higher education.

The United States in the 1960s was a tumultuous political decade filled with the ongoing Vietnam War, Civil Rights protests and the assassinations of both John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King.

With their combined total of 70 years working on campus, Bob and Kathy gave to USU fully and unconditionally. Early in their marriage, they discovered a shared belief in the value of philanthropy.

Rosco Tolman and his son Bradley have given a unique gift to Utah State students with interest in foreign languages. Rosco’s passion for language study and world travel began with an LDS mission to Denmark, where he learned Danish.

Bonny’s interaction with the USU professors and their friendly demeanor piqued her interest in studying at USU. By Fall 2018 Bonny was attending USU on an exchange study abroad program.