Aggie Moments

Aggie moments don’t live in one moment in time. They happen every day. From where we began to where we are now, small actions have sparked lasting impact. Whether it’s ice cream shared, smiles exchanged, or support given when it mattered most, these moments show up in real ways, every day, in all that Aggies do.

Share Your Moments

The story continues through you. Every day, Aggies capture and share the small moments that matter most. Moments of kindness, connection, and impact. Shared through #SmallMoments and #AggieImpact, these images show how even the smallest actions can create something bigger when we’re in it together.

Share Your Moments by tagging @usuaggielife or #SmallMoments on your post.

color run
commencement, student about to recieve diploma
students at a dig site
student with a drone
students at a football game with their aggie gear
students out in the trees
band performing on stage
student working on art in the studio
student out doing rodeo

Utah State Moments

We began as an agricultural college in 1888. That's why they branded us Aggies, charged with becoming Utah's own state university. Since then, we've grown, evolved, and created countless moments that define who we are. From classrooms and labs to stadiums and stages, from firsts to traditions, each snapshot tells a story of our journey.

1900s
Introduction of Aggie Ice Cream

The Foundation

The heart of campus takes shape. Old Main under construction, 1901.

1920s
Overview of campus in 1957.

Sowing Community

A moment around the table at the College of Agriculture, 1920s.

1940s
Merlin Olsen

Taking Flight

A glimpse of campus innovation and adventure. Airplane on the Quad.

1960s
First basketball game at Spectrum

Peak Education

When Old Main Hill doubled as a classroom. Ski class, 1960s.

1980s
First basketball game at Spectrum

The Sunny Side

Campus life in the ’80s — students and sunny days.

2000s
Research being presented

Impact in Action

Research on Capitol Hill began.

2020s
Luminary on the Quad

The Future is Aggie

Today first year students still gather outside of Old Main to participate in the annual Luminary event.