Inspired by a Mentor: Kathryn Clark’s Commitment to Future Public Health Professionals
For Utah State University alumna Kathryn Clark, giving back is more than an act of generosity — it is a continuation of a legacy that began in the lecture halls and laboratories of the biology and public health programs.
Where Gratitude Meets Purpose: Janet Osborne’s Lifelong Commitment to Education and Empowerment
For more than four decades, Janet Osborne ’89 Ed.D. has been a champion for education, opportunity, and community at Utah State University. As an emeritus faculty member in sociology and the former director of USU’s Women’s Center, Janet helped countless ...
Finding Direction: How the Quinney Scholarship Helped Marie Wood Discover Her Path
When Marie Wood first stepped onto Utah State University’s campus as a high school student, she had no idea that a simple detour would change the course of her life.
Connecting Communities: Louise Excell’s Gift to Utah Public Radio
For Louise Excell and her husband, David Pettit, Utah Public Radio is more than just a station — it’s a companion, a teacher, and a vital part of daily life in their Springdale home.
Carrying Forward a Family Legacy: Jason Gibson Honors Father and Brother-in-Law with Vet Med Scholarship Endowment
For Dr. Jason Gibson, veterinary medicine is more than a career — it’s a family calling that spans generations, rooted in Cache Valley and inextricably tied to Utah State University. With the establishment of the Dr. James P. Gibson and Dr. Paul B. Sander...
Finding Strength to Persevere: The Merrills’ Second Wind Scholarship
Long-distance runners know the power of a ‘second wind’ — that surge of strength that arrives just when you think you can’t go on. Tonya Merrill ’92 felt it during her years as a student at Utah State.





