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USU Recognized for Best Undergraduate Research Program in Nation
Utah State University has been announced as the recipient of the 2020 Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA) by the Council for Undergraduate Research.

Dousing the Flames: USU Investigates how Wildfires Impact Utah's Water Supply Reservoirs
USU researchers found that the predicted rate of water storage loss in Utah's reservoirs does not include sediment from wildfires. This is concerning as wildfires have increased 20-fold in the past 30 years.

Update for USU Community on Coronavirus
As of today, there are 112 "active" cases of COVID-19 among students, staff or faculty members at USU campuses or centers across Utah.
Recent Stories

Logan Ranked Second-Best Small City in United States by 2021 Milken Institute Analysis
The community was recognized for its economic vitality by the annual report, which emphasizes jobs, wages, and high-tech growth while incorporating housing affordability and household broadband access.

USU's 2021 Commencement to Include Virtual and In-Person Events
On May 6-7, graduating students in Logan are invited to participate in small events that will include a processional, a short program, individual recognition of students, presentation of diploma covers, and professional photos of each student.

USU's Online Bachelor's Programs Ranked in Top 25 in the Nation for Seventh Consecutive Year
USU Online ranked 21st for its bachelor's programs, rising two places from its 2020 ranking.

USU Vaccine Expert Weighs in on COVID-19 Vaccine, Debunks Myths
Utah State University Infectious Disease, Vaccines and Antiviral Chemotherapy professor Bart Tarbet has firsthand experience creating and testing vaccines.

USU Board of Trustees Releases Information from External Review
Utah State University's Board of Trustees respond to an external review of comments made during a Zoom meeting between President Noelle E. Cockett, Athletic Director John Hartwell, and approximately 53 USU football players.

Oxford University Faculty Named Douglas D. Anderson Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
A native of Finland, Teppo Felin is a world-renowned professor of strategy at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where he currently serves as the academic director of the Oxford Diploma in Strategy and Innovation.
USU in the news
- USU Offers Undergrads Top-Tier Research Opportunities
Utah Public Radio - USU sponsors virtual workshop on building body image resilience
Cache Valley Daily - USU Receives Award For Best Undergraduate Research Program In The Nation
Utah Public Radio - USU sponsors forum on stopping violence against Utah girls and women
Cache Valley Daily - Utah State to hold in-person commencement events for graduating students
Fox 13 News - USU rated as one of nation's top 25 schools for online Bachelor's programs
Cache Valley Daily - USU students received $7.8 million in funds to help them through pandemic
Cache Valley Daily - Will Utah become 'epicenter' of research to electrify transportation?
Deseret News - USU's Sachin Pavithran will become leader of the U.S. Access Board
Cache Valley Daily - USU Space Dynamics Lab wins major NASA mission
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