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Know an outstanding alum or friend of Utah State? Nominate them for a 2026-27 USU award. Honorees will be recognized at Founders Day (March 2027) and Homecoming (Fall 2027).
Nominate an Aggie

Nominate an Aggie

Know an outstanding alum or friend of Utah State? Nominate them for a 2026-27 USU award. Honorees will be recognized at Founders Day (March 2027) and Homecoming (Fall 2027).

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Danielle Howa Pendergrass ’97 ASN, a women’s health nurse practitioner from Price, received the Impact Award for expanding access to essential care across Carbon, Emery, and Grand counties.
Price Nurse Practitioner Honored for Advancing Rural Health Care

Price Nurse Practitioner Honored for Advancing Rural Health Care

Danielle Howa Pendergrass ’97 ASN, a women’s health nurse practitioner from Price, received the Impact Award for expanding access to essential care across Carbon, Emery, and Grand counties.

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Utah native Michael McKnight ’16 set a record at the Arizona Monster 300, completing the race in 83 hours. After breaking his back in a skiing accident, he turned to ultrarunning — overcoming injuries and mental challenges to achieve the feat.
Aggie Sets Record in 300-Mile Race Across Arizona Desert

Aggie Sets Record in 300-Mile Race Across Arizona Desert

Utah native Michael McKnight ’16 set a record at the Arizona Monster 300, completing the race in 83 hours. After breaking his back in a skiing accident, he turned to ultrarunning — overcoming injuries and mental challenges to achieve the feat.