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Graduate students in USU’s Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences prepared more than 1,500 nutritious, freezer-friendly meals for guests of the William A. Burnard Warming Center in Logan.

The love of basketball runs deep in the state of Utah. From cheering in the Spectrum to playing late-night Intramural games, Utah State Aggies have always felt the passion for the sport.

With an eight-vote difference granting him the win, current USUSA Executive Vice President and the Junction-enthusiast Max Alder is the USUSA president for the 2026-27 school year.

Election Results: The USUSA Academic Senate Elections took place from Feb 23 to Feb 24. These positions are elected annually through ranked choice voting.

The Statewide USUSA Elections took place from Feb 23 to Feb 24. These positions are elected annually through ranked choice voting

The USUSA Executive Council and Executive Leadership Board Elections took place from Feb 23 to Feb 24. These positions are elected annually through ranked choice voting

The Utah State University Tennis Club went undefeated in their sectionals tournament on Feb. 15-16 in Las Vegas, bringing home a victory and advancing to nationals.

USU is now accepting applications for its Faculty Fellowships in Community Engagement, a competitive leadership opportunity open to faculty across the university’s statewide system.

After several years of on-and-off activity, the Utah State University Wrestling Club has returned with a focus on creating something more permanent than past iterations. Current members say the goal is not just competing but building an organization that ...

This past semester, on Nov. 8-9, 2025, the Utah State University Swim and Dive Club team had its annual regionals meet at the University of California, Irvine. At the meet, the team had five individuals qualify for nationals in the spring, and it is antic...

Utah State University has been reclassified with the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. This classification is the highest recognition for community engagement that a higher education institution can receive and affirms USU’s commitment to comm...

In its 50th year, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is returning to Utah State University. The annual screening will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6 in the Ellen Eccles Theatre. This year the festival is celebrating 50 epic years of taking people...

When USU student Britta Charnholm walks into an Athletics United tutoring session, she’s typically greeted by a gaggle of kids calling her name and running over for a hug. For Charnholm, it captures the heart of community engagement.

USU Campus Recreation will host its annual Turkey Trot 5K and partner with the Student Nutrition Access Center coincide with their fall food drive.

USU’s Veterans Resource Office, in conjunction with several campus partners, is supporting a series of events in November to honor and support members of the USU community who have served.

Probiotic cocktails. Blueberry antioxidants. Paleo. Atkins. Keto. Getting the public to pay attention to topics on food and nutrition is pretty easy these days. Getting them to swallow the evidence-backed science related to the same topics? That’s tricky....

On the first morning of Fall Break, while many students are packing cars for a trip home or sleeping in, a group of Utah State University students will be loading into vans with work gloves and water bottles.

From the first week of July to the last week in October, the Christensen Office of Service & Sustainability Utah State University Harvest Rescue program saves produce that would be otherwise wasted and redistributes it throughout the community to those wh...

From Sept. 2–5, Utah State University participated in its 22nd annual Blood Battle against Weber State University with the American Red Cross of Utah. Hosted from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. each day in the TSC Sunburst Lounge, the annual blood drive encourages faculty...

USU Student Media alum Kate Peterson won a Rocky Mountain Student Emmy for her documentary on the Intermountain Indian School murals. Created in collaboration with Bluelight Media and NEHMA, the film showcases the murals’ cultural significance and their r...

The Utah Conservation Corps has been awarded $106,000 by the National Park Foundation to complete wildfire mitigation and habitat restoration projects at Bryce Canyon National Park.

This fall, USU Campus Recreation will welcome students back with two weeks of free events. The kickoff event will be RecFest from 7-11 p.m. Aug. 23, followed by a variety of activities such as Pilates, rafting, pool parties and much more.

Renting gear at the Aggie Recreation Center just got a whole new look. Utah State Campus Recreation has partnered with RecRe, an automated rental platform, to elevate and create a more seamless approach to gear rentals at the ARC. With three new rental bo...

Utah State University’s True Blue Reuse & Repair group is set to host a brand-new form of donation drives starting Thursday, July 31, with a second drive occurring on Aug. 4.

Harvest Rescue is a community engagement club dedicated to harvesting fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste, and then distributing to people in need.

Would you dig weeds for 10 hours a day? That’s a hard pass for many, but it’s what a lot of 20-somethings sign up for with the Utah Conservation Corps. The program says it's training the next generation of America’s workforce.

In an effort to support student-Veterans transitioning from military to academic life, USU’s Veterans Resource Office is teaming up with Cache Valley entrepreneur Nathan Ruben and USA Project Valor to open a dedicated student-Veteran housing complex in Hy...

The Utah Conservation Corps has received a grant from Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to remove noxious weeds and restore habitat in Logan.

Project Coordinator and Restoration Specialist Bryce Rogers and Sophia Fisher, Rim to Rim’s fire and flood outreach specialist, said priorities will continue to focus on the Mill and Pack creek corridors, as well as the Matheson Wetlands.

The Utah Conservation Corps has been awarded support from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s Utah Pollinator Habitat Program.

Utah State University’s Veterans Resource Office proudly celebrated another milestone as 300 graduates, spanning from certificate earners to PhD recipients, were recognized. This special event marked the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, an...

Utah State University recognized individuals and organizations for their outstanding community contributions during the Center for Community Engagement’s annual awards ceremony on April 16 at the Taggart Student Center Sunburst Lounge.

The Bear Lake Monster, a legendary lake-dwelling creature whose tale dates back to Indigenous storytelling and 19th-century newspaper columns, is now the subject of Utah’s first “Legends & Lore” sign thanks to the efforts of Utah State University graduate...

For Tanyon Allred, a student in the USU Eastern Wildlife Program, education isn’t confined to the classroom — it’s lived out in the field, alongside wildlife and professionals who dedicate their lives to conservation.

Students got their hands dirty for a good cause during the Native Utah Seed Planting workshop on April 14, the first of many hands-on activities hosted at Utah State University as a part of the annual Earth Week celebration.

Students at Utah State University often find themselves on a crowded or late bus, or stuck in traffic on the way to class, consequently making them late to where they need to be. Aggie Blue Bikes has a solution for this.

Brooke Lister, registered dietitian with Campus Recreation, has been awarded the Emerging Dietetics Leader Award from the Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

A group of Aggies shared their work to engage students in sustainability at the recent Intermountain Sustainability Summit at Weber State University.

The Utah Conservation Corps, an AmeriCorps program within the Utah State University Center for Community Engagement, has received accreditation from the Corps Center of Excellence, the national accrediting body for service and conservation corps.

Utah Conservation Corps Executive Director Sean Damitz has been appointed to the Corps Council, a leadership body of representatives from AmeriCorps organizations across the United States.

The Utah State University Student Events Committee’s annual Sweater Swap event, held on February 2, 2025 was a huge success, bringing together students for a cozy and sustainable community gathering.

Mercy Smith is the student lead for True Blue Reuse and Repair in within the Christensen Office of Service and Sustainability. She describes how the department aligns with Aggies Think Care Act

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be returning to Logan this winter. Utah State University’s Outdoor Programs will host the festival at the Ellen Eccles Theatre at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 and 8.

Rust-and-cream colored water flows between the banks of the Green River in southeastern Utah. As a flotilla of canoes meanders down the narrow stretches and gooseneck bends of Labyrinth Canyon, every dip of the paddle launches a whorl of chai-colored eddi...

Utah Conservation Corps, an AmeriCorps program based in Utah State University’s Center for Community Engagement, will receive a 2024 Project of the Year Award from The Corps Network in recognition of the Bia Ogwa project

USU Veterans Resource Office hosted an awards ceremony for several students and staff members in the TSC to award individuals with a Coin of Excellence for Outstanding Contributions to this year’s Veterans Day celebrations.

With the onset of winter weather and part of Utah Avalanche Awareness Week, Utah State University’s Outdoor Programs and the Utah Avalanche Center are hosting a free “Know Before You Go” avalanche awareness presentation.

Veterans Day 2024 saw three Utah State University employees receive the inaugural Veterans of the Year award during a ceremony attended by the campus community.

July to October, groups of sustainability and community-oriented volunteers gather together to take part in a local harvest rescue aimed at reducing food waste and bolstering food access.

Utah State University will honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with a series of events on and around Veterans Day on the Logan campus.

CAPS underwent a change to their official title to promote a new era of campus mental health services. CAPS has transitioned from Counseling and Psychological Services to Counseling and Prevention Services, the change signifying a combination of USU’s men...

October 10th and 11th are Utah State University's annual A Day of Giving event. This event is a two-day, 1888 minute fundraising event. This year we would like to highlight the importance of supporting student affairs organizations at Utah State Universit...

On Sept. 3-6, Utah State University hosted a blood drive in the TSC as part of the 21st annual Blood Battle, a friendly competition with Weber State University to bring in the most blood donations.

This year’s Weeks of Welcome proved to be a resounding success, showcasing an impressive array of events and activities that engaged the entire university community. Here's a recap of the highlights: Festival on the Quad: The event was a maj

The USU Rodeo Club’s Fall Stampede Rodeo is set for Sept. 27-28. From team roping to barrel racing to bull riding, both nights will offer an exciting atmosphere full of competition and fun.

True Blue Reuse & Repair program has been promoting sustainability and anti-consumption through the reuse and repair of goods since 2016.

We at Student Affairs are so pleased you are part of our community this year. At Utah State, we prioritize your well-being as much as your academic success. We understand that college life can be both exhilarating and challenging, and we’re committed to p...

USU Campus Recreation will welcome Aggies back this fall with two weeks of free events. Kick off the celebration with Campus Rec’s biggest event, RecFest. Then spend the week doing yoga, playing spikeball, jumping in the pool, doing a color run, and much ...

“I would say I'm not a traditional teacher, mostly because I don't know how to be a traditional teacher,” she said. “I like students to be more creative. I feel like they learn more by doing.” As a lecturer in the Engineering Drafting and Design Technolog...

Utah State University was a top-10 finalist for the 2024 Operation Hat Trick Excellence in Service award. The award recognizes the outstanding efforts of universities in aiding the recovery of wounded U.S. combat service members and veterans.

Student-Veterans, Dependents, and Service Members exceeded many expectations this year and the numbers prove it! There were 204 graduates with 75 of them graduating with Honors

The Utah Conservation Corps based at Utah State University has been awarded a $351,058 grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to expand the work of USU Extension in serving rural Utah counties.

Life is difficult enough for most of us, let alone being a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Ask Michael Fink who served in the United States Army during the Global War on Terrorism. Upon his honorable release from military service, life became even harde...

The Veterans Resource Office (VRO) at Utah State University hosted an unforgettable graduation dinner on Saturday night, April 27th 2024

The Student Veterans of America (SVA) club and the Veterans Resource Office (VRO) collaborated for an outdoor end-of-year BBQ at Willow Hollow Park on Saturday, 20 April 2024

From 2021-2022, the VRO underwent a massive personnel turnover. On the verge of losing its Senior VRO School Certifying Official (SCO), Rebecca Scaife, who was moving out of state, Associate VP Eric Olsen implemented a telework arrangement that “promoted ...

Campus Recreation is hosting Rec Your Stress to help those burnt out or stressed at the end of the semester. Events from April 12-20 will range from climbing in Logan Canyon to a CrossFit-inspired competition.

During the ‘22-’23 academic year, the VRO saw much growth in the number of students using our space daily. Before then, on average, 20 -30 students would utilize the VRO weekly as a primary place of study. But during that academic year the numbers grew dr...

The VRO has hosted five learning lunches this semester - one every other week. These lunches are completely free for VRO students. During the lunches, a guest will present resources available to Service Members, Veterans, and their family members attendin...

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D): The VRO provides space and resources for all types of activities. During the Spring 2024 semester, D&D became a weekly game night in the VRO

USU Provost Laurens H. Smith has announced that David Anderson has been named associate vice provost for Community Engagement. In this assignment, Anderson will serve as the lead writer in the university’s preparation and submission of the Carnegie Commun...

A student-run program based out of the Christensen Office of Social Action and Sustainability (COSAS), the USU Gleaning Team organizes volunteer labor to harvest fruit and vegetables in Cache Valley. That produce is then distributed to individuals dealing...

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is returning to Logan this winter. Utah State University’s Outdoor Programs will host the festival at the Ellen Eccles Theatre at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9-10 each night. The festival is one of the largest and mos...

What does the fox say? Or to use research from students at USU Eastern, where do they stay? Three USU Eastern students in the Wildland Resource Techniques course presented research to the local BLM and the state DWR on a study of kit foxes and their habi...

Utah State University’s Transforming Communities Institute (TCI) has announced the launch of two new initiatives: the “Transforming Communities”open-access journal and the Community-Engaged Scholar Network. TCI will hold an event on Jan. 23 to commemorat...

Utah State University Campus Recreation will celebrate students' return for the spring semester with free events to give them a taste of snowshoeing, yoga, high fitness and more. The free events of Welcome Week will span Jan. 8-13.

On Nov.16, USU’s Philosophy Club, Effective Altruism Club, and ethics classes organized a walk-a-thon in support of the Malaria Consortium, a charity with a proven track record of making an actual impact through donations.

Sunshine Brosi, associate professor of Wildland Resources at Utah State University Eastern, has been named as a Faculty Fellow in Community Engagement. Brosi, alongside Professor Laura Gelfand, is the first USU faculty member to be named a fellow in the i...

On Friday, Nov 10, 2023, President Cantwell spoke to over 400 students who gathered at a luncheon in the TSC International Lounge to honor and celebrate USU’s student-Veterans. She spoke about the price of freedom paid by our student-Veterans and the imme...

Students and faculty from the Quinney College of Natural Resources participate in tree-planting project at Wuda Ogwa, a site sacred to the Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation near Preston, Idaho.

USU Campus Recreation will host its third annual Turkey Trot 5k fun run and walk at 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17. Volunteers are needed for the event along the course that begins at the Aggie Legacy Fields and sends racers throughout USU’s beautiful campus gro...

Outdoors enthusiasts looking for a new set of skis or an upgrade on camping gear are invited to Utah State University Outdoor Programs’ used equipment sale. The sale will run from noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 10 in the old Outdoor Programs shop located in the bas...

Utah State University Outdoor Programs is offering a unique way for students to spend fall with three different upcoming desert trips. Trips are led by a trained student leader and are operated on a nonprofit basis.

USU Eastern students in Dr. Sunshine Brosi’s WILD 2400 class worked with Trout Unlimited to plant trees in Mud Creek near Scofield Reservoir

USU Campus Rec is looking to break a state record and provide a fun and upbeat way for students to get active by hosting a Friday Night Lights High Fitness class from 8-9 p.m. Friday, 9/22, at the Aggie Legacy Fields.

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Utah State University Center for Community Engagement (CCE) will kick off its fall workshop series. Students from all academic disciplines will be given the opportunity to hear from community leaders about some of the most...

Entering its 20th year, Utah State University and the Christensen Office of Social Action will host the annual Blood Battle, supporting the American Red Cross. The competition pits USU against Weber State University in a blood drive to get the most live-s...

The Cache Humane Society will soon be a lot more colorful thanks to Honors students in a USU course. In collaboration with the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, students raised funds to commission mural artist Chuck Landvatter to design and paint a mura...

Inside the greenhouse at Utah State University Salt Lake Center, a special partnership has taken root. USU partners with the New Roots program, a service of the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City that enables refugees to celebrate their her...

People who have contributed to Utah State University’s efforts to strengthen communities were recognized during the Center for Community Engagement’s Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday.

Every year, the Utah State University Center for Community Engagement acknowledges the work of those who are committed to outstanding service through the Community Engagement Awards.

Utah State University Outdoor Programs will lead four different trips during the week of Spring Break. All trips are led by trained student leaders and are operated on a cost-shared, nonprofit basis.

The Utah State University Shooting Club took home several awards during the Western Region Qualifier, held Jan. 28-29, 2023 in Phoenix, Ariz. In addition to various individual awards, the team took home the Team High Overall award

USU Campus Recreation and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) have partnered to hold a week of events called Powered by Your Body, held Feb. 20-27, 2023. These events coincide with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and focus on building awa...

Utah State University Campus Recreation will participate in the National Sport and Fitness Day on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 with special activities throughout the day. The activities are available to all USU student, faculty and staff.

For more than a decade, Utah State University has hosted a Health and Wellness Expo to help students, faculty and staff learn about resources and services that USU has to offer and to help prioritize well-being. This year’s expo will be held Feb. 13-17, 2...

USU Outdoor Programs will host the annual Banff Film Festival tour Feb. 3-4 at the Ellen Eccles Theatre. The festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world

For Utah State University students that are current service members, veterans, or military family members, USU’s Veterans Resource Office (VRO) seeks to create a community atmosphere to help students in their return to civilian life, promote understanding...

Utah State University recently completed the first annual report for the MyUSU 2.0 engagement portal, which was launched Aug. 16, 2021.

USU Campus Recreation and CAPS will host the Rec Your Stress event during No Test Week, Dec. 5-7. Each day will have a series of different events that are open to all students, faculty and staff. “This is a great way for students to take a break and dest...

In July, Andy Allen was hired as the director of USU’s Veterans Resource Office. “We want to accept veterans, and dependents of veterans, at our university and allow them to use the GI Bill, which is the money, the education benefits, that service member...

Utah State University will honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with events on and around Veterans Day, Nov. 11, on the Logan campus.

Utah State University President Noelle E. Cockett has named Eric Olsen as the interim vice president for student affairs, effective Oct. 13, 2022. Eric Olsen has served as the associate vice president for student affairs since 2009.

Utah State University Campus Recreation will host its second annual Turkey Trot 5K fun run and walk at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11. The race will begin at the Aggie Legacy Fields and usher racers throughout USU’s beautiful campus grounds.

Throughout the early stages of the Utah State University CARE office’s operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the office served students diligently in its digital setting. Now, the office has an official space inside the Taggart Student Center.

Calling all Aggies! Utah State University’s Val R. Christensen Service Center, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host the annual Blood Battle, a blood drive competition between USU and Weber State University. Donors of all blood types are i...

Utah State University Campus Recreation will be having a party to begin the school year: Aggie Rec Fest. Campus Rec will host a post-football game party at the Aggie Rec Center, Aggie Legacy Fields and HPER on Aug. 27 from 7-11 p.m., right after USU’s foo...

Utah State University’s Veterans Resource Office (VRO) is there to ease the transition from military life to college life and provide you with the resources and services that you’ll need to succeed.

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.

Utah State University students, faculty and staff are all welcome to attend a self-care activity hosted by Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) on Monday, April 25, to help students get ready for Finals Week.

Multiple groups at USU are partnering to bring Ramadan initiatives and accommodations to the community this year - some for the first time, others for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

In August 2021, Utah State University launched the upgraded MyUSU 2.0. Since its launch, the platform has seen high usage from students who have appreciated the upgraded system.

Each year, Utah State University’s Center for Community Engagement recognizes the work of those who are committed to outstanding service through the Community Engagement Awards.

Students at Utah State University are invited to provide input on their mental health and well-being as part of the institution’s biennial survey to continually improve student wellness.

Looking for an activity that will keep you active and help reduce stress right before Finals Week? Utah State University Campus Recreation will host the second annual Aggie Recreation Triathlon on April 23, 2022.

The Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) Elections Committee released the final 2022 election results today, concluding this year’s historic student body elections across the state.

Utah State University’s Outdoor Programs will host the Banff Centre Mountain Film & Book Festival Feb. 18-19 at the Ellen Eccles Theater. The once-a-year festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world and seeks to cele...

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.

The Utah State Student Association (USUSA) Academic Senate unanimously passed ASB 2022-02 on Monday, advancing the student government’s commitment to campus sustainability.

USU H.E.L.P.S., Helping Everyone Learn to Prevent Suicide, is USU's suicide prevention training that dives deeper into the three main campaign messages.

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...

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 ...

Through a pair of resolutions unanimously passed this week, student body officers of the Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) petitioned the university administration to bolster and streamline the institution’s diversity, equity and inclusion...

Students can now declare their candidacy for the Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) student government, marking the official start of the university’s 2022 student body elections. Candidates must file by Jan. 31 at 7 a.m. to qualify for the...

Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) President Lucas Stevens made the following announcement today:

Utah State University's Outdoor Programs and the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) are hosting a free "Know Before You Go" avalanche awareness presentation at the Aggie Recreation Center on Nov. 30, at 7 p.m.

After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah State University is participating in the Utah Women’s Leadership Exchange (UWLE) along with other Utah System of Higher Education institutions for the second time.

In partnership with Aggie Blue Bikes, the Utah State University Inclusion Center hosted its first ever bike scavenger hunt on campus. Despite weather troubles, the event was very successful and drew many participants.

In Utah State University’s aim to help students, faculty and staff live healthier lives, USU has hired a new registered dietitian. Brooke Lister was hired in October and is working out of the Aggie Recreation Center.

USU’s Campus Recreation Fitness and Wellness staff will hold an introduction to weightlifting event for any USU student, staff or faculty member that identifies as a woman.

Utah State University Campus Recreation will host its first annual Turkey Trot 5K fun run and walk on Friday, Nov. 5. The event will take place in several waves, with opportunities for competitive races, recreational runs and walks and virtual opportuniti...

Students at Utah State University Eastern voted to adopt the USU Student Association (USUSA) constitution on Wednesday, formally joining the statewide student government and marking a major step in uniting the USU student body.

The Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) Executive Council unanimously passed a bill adopting a standing inclusion statement, using its first legislative action of the term to commit the organization to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) i...

The Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) released the following message to the student body today regarding the university’s decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students:

The Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) began its search to appoint at-large student representatives to the Logan Campus Student Fee Board this week, encouraging all interested students to apply. The application is available online and must ...

The Utah State University Peace Corps Prep (PC Prep) program will launch in September. The program prepares students for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service.

Utah State University is out for blood... blood donations that is. The Val R. Christensen Service Center, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host the annual Blood Battle, a blood drive competition between USU and Weber State University. With...

The MyUSU portal that has been used by students, faculty, and staff since 2012 will be phased out and replaced by MyUSU 2.0, which launched Aug. 16.

The Utah State University Men’s Lacrosse team held a giant camp in July that was well received by participants. The camp drew in youth aged 8-18 in two separate camps held on the Aggie Legacy Fields July 26-28

The Utah State University Baseball Club team finished their 2021 season with a third-place finish in the Northern Pacific Regional Tournament. The finish came during a tumultuous season that was affected by COVID-19, forcing USU to search far and wide in ...

To help support veterans pursue their educational goals, two new faces have joined the Veterans Resource Office at Utah State University — Tana Beckstead and Rebecca Tyler — as school certifying officials.

Utah State University has formed an Eating Disorder Treatment Team to offer services to students who may be in need. The team is headed by Brooke Parker, a Registered Dietician in Nutrition Services at Student Health and Wellness.

The Utah State University Rodeo Club is set to compete in the 2021 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), held June 13-19 at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyo.

Campus Recreation will host several activities during the summer months for Aggies to take full advantage of, as well as offering equipment rentals for outdoor junkies.

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

LOGAN — Beginning in 1933 with a camp in American Fork Canyon, the Civilian Conservation Corps spent close to a decade molding and rehabilitating Utah's public lands in ways that left a meaningful impact in Utah's outdoors.

Hosted by the Utah State University Student Association and USU Student Involvement and Leadership, TEDx Unity was an independently organized TED event created to bring people together for a shared experience enhanced by dynamic speakers.

After nearly three years, the student initiative to add lighting to Old Main Hill and the surrounding streets has been seen to completion. The lighting was added to provide extra safety for people walking around campus after sunset,

During “Dead Week,” which is the colloquial term for the week before finals week where the university does not permit major examinations to allow students to prepare for their final exams, Utah State University Campus Recreation hosted the First Annual Ag...

In what will be one of his final acts as president of the Utah State University Student Association, Sami Ahmed added his name to nine other student body presidents from across the state of Utah to a petition to affect climate change in the United States....

There is no denying the challenges to mental health resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study of young adults found that 65% of those surveyed reported increased feelings of loneliness. This trend has also affected Aggies

This year, the Ivory Prize was awarded to Melissa Alarcón (left) and George Garcia. For their work with USU Latinos in Action (LIA)

Organizations and Campus Diversity Vice President Emilee Harmon of the Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) issued the following message today, Friday, April 23: Students in the Utah State University community are hurting.

Utah Conservation Corps is Utah State University’s field conservation program focused on creating a new generation of conservation leaders. The program is celebrating 20 years of hands-on service in Utah’s parks and public lands.

Utah State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) recently sent the following email to all students across USU’s Logan and Statewide campus system. All members of the USU community are encouraged to seek help if needed.

The Say Hello campaign is an initiative to encourage students to take the first step in creating an environment where others feel welcomed and connected.

Utah State University fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted a “slightly sexy” carwash Tuesday afternoon to raise money for suicide prevention. Members of the fraternity dressed in their shorts and crop tops in 40 degree weather to wash cars for $5 each. T

Recent surveys at Utah State University indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has likely increased mental and emotional health challenges among students. The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) department has made adjustments to help students becom...

In July of 2020, USU graduate student, Makenna Osborne, hosted a trail ride with a group of 12 veterans as part of her AmeriCorps experience with The Utah Higher Education AmeriCorps Network (UHEAN).

Each year, the Utah State University Center for Community Engagement (CCE) recognizes the work of those who exemplify mutually beneficial partnerships between USU and the greater community through the Community Engagement Awards.

Menstrual hygiene products will be free and easily accessible in all women’s restrooms at Utah State University starting this summer. USU will be the first higher education institution in Utah to provide this resource to women at their university.

More than 360 students, faculty and staff virtually attended the annual USU Health and Wellness Expo from January 25 to 29 as part of an interdepartmental effort to increase awareness of health and wellness services and resources.

USU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a full schedule of appointments through telehealth, and when students reach out, they answer a series of questions to help ensure they are prioritized for an appointment.

During the summer of 2020, the Campus Recreation department at Utah State University partnered with the Plyo fitness app to bring its abilities to the USU campus. Since the program's launch in August, nearly 1,300 students have registered on the app that ...

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.

According to an Impact Analysis report, students who participate in a fraternity or sorority at Utah State University experience an increase in likelihood to progress to the next semester compared to similar students who are not part of the Fraternity and...

The Education Outreach America Reads program at Utah State University was started by employees, Todd Milovich and Carol Rosenthal, in response to the Clinton administration’s America Reads Initiative in 1999.

Utah State University student Adam McClanahan has been named a Region VI Student Leader for the 2020-21 NIRSA Leaders in Collegiate Recreation Member Network.

The year 2020 has been chock-full of cancelations, abnormalities and frustrations. The Utah State University campus and its students have powered through schedule changes, courses going online, new safety regulations and more. Among the many student organ...

For some, it is difficult to understand the line between an online study aid, such as Chegg or Course Hero, and cheating. These sites brand themselves as a helpful solution to already answered questions, but issues arise from this because the student trul...

The Utah State University Student Media program, which is housed within the Student Involvement & Leadership Department, consists of The Utah Statesman, Aggie Radio, Blue Light Media Productions and various other entities. The program has continually ...

Utah State University concluded its third annual Inclusive Excellence Symposium on Oct. 30. The 2020 symposium theme was “Black Lives Matter: A Community Calling.” The five-part symposium, hosted virtually by USU President Noelle Cockett and organized by ...

Utah State University Campus Recreation and Dining Services have entered into a partnership with the fitness app Plyo to offer rewards to students who are working toward their fitness goals. While logging their time in the app at Campus Rec facilities, US...

The Coronavirus pandemic has left a lasting impact across the higher education landscape this past year, and the ability for campuses to provide safe and engaging events for students has been a particular struggle. However, in spite of those challenges, U...

Utah State's Emergency Hardship Fund provides scholarships to students that have run into circumstances that otherwise lead to ending their educational pursuits at Utah State. This fund is one way the Division of Student Affairs works to fulfill its land-...

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Utah State University quickly implemented changes within their department to meet the needs of students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through flexible and innovative ways, CAPS has shifted its individual and...

Aggie Blue Bikes was born out of a concern for air quality, especially during the winter months. Although air quality is still an issue, Aggie Blue Bikes was ahead of the curve in conversations and actions regarding sustainability.

The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) at Utah State University is responding to Hurricanes Laura and Delta that have impacted the Lake Charles area of Louisiana over the past two months. The Disaster Services Unit of AmeriCorps has requested that the UCC depl...

Hosted by Utah State University President Noelle Cockett and organized by Aggies Think Care Act, the third annual Inclusive Excellence Symposium will be held Oct. 26-30. Sessions will be offered via Zoom from noon-1:30 p.m. each day.

The Cache Community Gleaning Team is a student-driven program run through the Utah State University Center for Community Engagement. Founded in 2019 by two Dietetics students looking to make a difference in their community

Six months after the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic hit Utah, the Utah State University’s Counseling and Psychological Services is making sure all Utah State campus communities are aware of the mental health assistance it provides.

The Utah Food Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA grant managed by the Utah State University Center for Community Engagement, has just concluded a successful first year. Eight AmeriCorps VISTA members have completed year-long terms of service that addressed studen...

After 50 years of work on campus and in the community, the Val R. Christensen Service Center is going to continue doing what it does best. Through the hard work of its dedicated students, the Service Center has grown from its original few programs and wil...

For their successes with Utah State’s club baseball program, the trio of Anderson, Doyle and Singer were recently named Rawlings National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) All-Decade First Team (2010-19).

The USU Protection Pledge states that individuals will take on the personal responsibility to do their part to limit the impact of coronavirus as the main campus in Logan and USU's Statewide Campuses are re-populated in the coming weeks.

The USU Protection Pledge states that individuals will take on the personal responsibility to do their part to limit the impact of coronavirus as the main campus in Logan and USU's Statewide Campuses are re-populated in the coming weeks.

Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. expanded to Utah State University in the spring of 2000 as the Epsilon chapter. This sisterhood was founded upon the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, leadership and multiculturalism. Theta Nu Xi is t...

When the Coronavirus shut down Utah State University’s on-campus activities in spring, departments were left scrambling trying to find the best way to serve students. When the Aggie Recreation Center closed, it was a blow to many students who found stress...

As protests across our nation and in Salt Lake City have unfolded over the past week, the pain and anger over the death of George Floyd have exposed the deep damage that exists within our communities because of generations of inequity and systemic racism....

On February 8, 2020, the Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) and Residence Life’s West Campus (Living Learning Community & Darwin Apartments) staff collaborated for the first time to host the university’s annual Mardi Gras event.

Research shows that one-third of USU students are unable to access sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food. The SNAC pantry provides resources to students and members of the campus community who either do not have enough money to buy food, ar...

Utah State University’s Campus Recreation wants children to have fun and stay active this summer despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and has created the Aggie Rec Summer Fun program. The virtual camp experience is open for kids from kindergarten to sixth grade...

Utah State University wants to remind students of the many health resources available to students during summer semester. The services are available to students signed up for summer semester, as well as continuing students signed up for fall semester.

Final exams can induce stress and the outreach event, “Stress Busters” organized by the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) through the Reach/Peer program, hopes to bring awareness of ways stress can be combatted.

The international Coronavirus pandemic is seeing people around the world stuck at home, and as Utah State University follows the guidelines to keep both the students and the workforce safe, Campus Recreation has created a series of at-home workouts.

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.

Research shows that students who get involved in USUSA organizations at USU are more likely to persist.

Utah State University has a long, fruitful connection with the U.S. military, and that tradition continues today with the university’s recent inclusion on several lists recognizing the nation’s top online programs for veterans.

With mountains at every vantage point and national forests providing day hikes and multi-day treks, the possibilities for adventure in Cache Valley seem limitless — that is until that hot spot turns into a blister, food runs low or a bathroom can’t be fou...

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

Dining Services partnered with Residence Life and provided linens, plates, silverware and glass cups so students could have a more personal home feel to Residence Life's Thanksgiving Program

The Utah State University Center for Community Engagement and USU Advancement office have received funding from the Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation to establish the Ivory Prize for Excellence.

The Utah State University Center for Community Engagement and Public & School Partnership celebrated the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday through a number of service projects that engaged USU students, staff and faculty in the Cache Valley community.

Students at all of Utah State University’s campuses now have free access to an online tool to help them address mental health concerns. The university is now covering the cost for students to access the ACT Guide program, which is regularly $10 per user. ...

Utah State University’s Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) was featured as Rec of the Month by Campus Rec magazine for December 2019.

Cranksgiving is a Thanksgiving tradition that began in 1999 on the streets of New York City. Although the tradition has been alive for twenty years, this is only the second year of it coming to Logan.