Creating Aggie Impact

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.

Randy Rhodes transformed from a small-town student to a senior water resources analyst thanks to his USU education, and he has now committed a generous planned gift in gratitude.

Alum Albert Shane, whose education transformed his life and career, is ensuring future students have the same opportunity by dedicating 95% of his estate through a planned gift to establish a scholarship endowment for financially disadvantaged students.

Barbara ’14 and Craig ’86 Warnes first met as students at Utah State in the 1980s. Over the years, their appreciation for the university has grown, alongside their commitment to giving.

In the fall of 1959, a group of young men and women from Logan and beyond arrived at USU, quickly forging friendships that would last a lifetime.

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