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Judy Smith, Director of USU’s Equine-Human Science program and Community-Engaged Learning faculty member, advances research in the field of equine therapy with assistance from her students in ADVS 4230.
USU Program Uses Horses to Help Veterans

USU Program Uses Horses to Help Veterans

Judy Smith, Director of USU’s Equine-Human Science program and Community-Engaged Learning faculty member, advances research in the field of equine therapy with assistance from her students in ADVS 4230.

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A student makes mention of this, a conversation happens, and an adjusted lesson plan (and a bit of serendipity) later, and USU students in LaMalfa’s WILD 2400 course had the chance to take class outside for a day to help plant bitterbrush for winter mule
Helping Hands: Utah State Students in Planting for Mule Deer Winter Habitat

Helping Hands: Utah State Students in Planting for Mule Deer Winter Habitat

A student makes mention of this, a conversation happens, and an adjusted lesson plan (and a bit of serendipity) later, and USU students in LaMalfa’s WILD 2400 course had the chance to take class outside for a day to help plant bitterbrush for winter mule ...

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Utah State University undergraduate Canyon Bryson put a lot of thought into two seemingly disparate STEM activities designed to introduce high school students to basic science and engineering concepts.
USU Undergrads Mentor High Schoolers at Science & Engineering Summer Camp

USU Undergrads Mentor High Schoolers at Science & Engineering Summer Camp

Utah State University undergraduate Canyon Bryson put a lot of thought into two seemingly disparate STEM activities designed to introduce high school students to basic science and engineering concepts.

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Families of refugees and Native Americans in Utah will benefit from a three-year grant to provide them with farming opportunities.
Planting a Way of Life: Farm Grants for Refugees and Native Americans

Planting a Way of Life: Farm Grants for Refugees and Native Americans

Families of refugees and Native Americans in Utah will benefit from a three-year grant to provide them with farming opportunities.

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On April 20, Utah State University’s Center for Community Engagement observed its annual Community Engagement Awards.
Utah State Announces Recipients of Community Engagement Awards

Utah State Announces Recipients of Community Engagement Awards

On April 20, Utah State University’s Center for Community Engagement observed its annual Community Engagement Awards.

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Social work students at Utah State University are working with each other — and building on the work of classmates who came before — to build a program combatting homelessness in the Bear River region.
USU's Transforming Communities Initiative Developing Homelessness Landlord Outreach Program

USU's Transforming Communities Initiative Developing Homelessness Landlord Outreach Program

Social work students at Utah State University are working with each other — and building on the work of classmates who came before — to build a program combatting homelessness in the Bear River region.

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Students at Utah State University Eastern have the unique opportunity to participate in deer collaring research to track mule deer through the San Rafael Swell with associate professor Sunshine Brosi and the Department of Wildlife Resources in Utah.
USU Eastern Faculty, Students Participate in Deer Collaring Study for Wildlife Management

USU Eastern Faculty, Students Participate in Deer Collaring Study for Wildlife Management

Students at Utah State University Eastern have the unique opportunity to participate in deer collaring research to track mule deer through the San Rafael Swell with associate professor Sunshine Brosi and the Department of Wildlife Resources in Utah.

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During the fall 2021 semester, students in the Utah State University Honors program took up the cause of man’s best friend. Working with the Cache Humane Society, these students, who were enrolled in a Community-Engaged Learning Honors course, experimente
USU Honors Class Helps Cache Humane Society Find Dogs Homes Through Media Representation

USU Honors Class Helps Cache Humane Society Find Dogs Homes Through Media Representation

During the fall 2021 semester, students in the Utah State University Honors program took up the cause of man’s best friend. Working with the Cache Humane Society, these students, who were enrolled in a Community-Engaged Learning Honors course, experimente...

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Gathering a group of fourth graders around her, Utah State University educator Shannon Erickson asked the youngsters if they knew what a fossil was. “It’s like when an ancient creature dies and sediment is left on top of them,” one child responded. “They
Full STEAM Ahead: USU Museums Host Interdisciplinary Outreach for Fourth Graders

Full STEAM Ahead: USU Museums Host Interdisciplinary Outreach for Fourth Graders

Gathering a group of fourth graders around her, Utah State University educator Shannon Erickson asked the youngsters if they knew what a fossil was. “It’s like when an ancient creature dies and sediment is left on top of them,” one child responded. “They ...

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In #103 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Jess Lucero joins us to talk about community-engaged learning, or what is also known as service-learning.
Community-Engaged Learning with Dr. Jess Lucero

Community-Engaged Learning with Dr. Jess Lucero

In #103 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Jess Lucero joins us to talk about community-engaged learning, or what is also known as service-learning.

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Karli Ludwig has studied and enjoyed the benefits of yoga. This past semester as a Community-Engaged Scholar, she wanted to bring that enjoyment and knowledge to others
USU Student Forms New Initiative in After School Programs through Community Engaged Learning

USU Student Forms New Initiative in After School Programs through Community Engaged Learning

Karli Ludwig has studied and enjoyed the benefits of yoga. This past semester as a Community-Engaged Scholar, she wanted to bring that enjoyment and knowledge to others

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Utah State University's Center for Community Engagement has switched to AggiePulse, a new platform, to assist with finding and organizing engagement opportunities in the community.
AggiePulse: New Hub Connects People with Community Engagement Opportunities

AggiePulse: New Hub Connects People with Community Engagement Opportunities

Utah State University's Center for Community Engagement has switched to AggiePulse, a new platform, to assist with finding and organizing engagement opportunities in the community.

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Utah State University’s Office of Research and the School of Graduate Studies named the 2020 Graduate Faculty Mentor of the Year, Melanie Domenech Rodríguez, and the Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year, Mehmet Soyer.
Exemplary Community-Engaged Faculty Members Receive Mentors of the Year

Exemplary Community-Engaged Faculty Members Receive Mentors of the Year

Utah State University’s Office of Research and the School of Graduate Studies named the 2020 Graduate Faculty Mentor of the Year, Melanie Domenech Rodríguez, and the Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year, Mehmet Soyer.

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Utah State University has been awarded the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, the highest level of recognition for community engagement.
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Utah State University has been awarded the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, the highest level of recognition for community engagement.