USU Moab Shares Key Campus Updates on Safety Improvements, Student Support, Research, and More

MOAB, Utah — With its continued focus on serving Grand County and the surrounding communities, Utah State University Moab is pleased to share the following key campus updates.

Exploring Student Housing Options

For the first time, USU Moab has been given permission to explore student housing options. The process is still in the early research phase and no university housing is currently being built by USU Moab. A private development is under construction across the street, but it is not affiliated with the university or designated for student use.

Improved Safety at 191 & Aggie Blvd

A new traffic light is being installed at the intersection of Highway 191 and Aggie Boulevard. USU Moab has partnered with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), Moab City, and Grand County. The long-awaited improvement is expected to enhance safety for students, faculty, and visitors. The project is expected to be completed by late spring to early summer 2025.

Welding & Nursing Programs Continue to Excel

USU Moab’s Welding and Nursing programs continue to serve as pillars of career training. The nursing program has achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX—the national board exam required for registered nurses—for the past three years.

Generous Scholarship Gift from Fred Hinke

The late Fred Hinke, a dedicated supporter of education, left a substantial financial gift to USU Moab. His generous contribution will fund much-needed scholarships– particularly in Technical Education– helping more students access high-quality learning opportunities.

Faculty Research Spotlight

USU Moab faculty member Roslynn McCann was recently published in Community Science, a peer-reviewed research journal. Her work focuses on co-creating a climate change module by and for Indigenous people, embracing the framework of cultural humility to ensure representation and respect in environmental education.

New Scholarships for Future Educators

USU Moab is partnering with the Grand County School District to establish scholarships for students and paraprofessionals pursuing teaching careers. This initiative aligns with USU Moab’s commitment to “growing our own” educators in Grand County. The first scholarships are expected to launch by Fall 2025.

Water-Wise Cactus Garden to Promote Conservation

In collaboration with a local horticulturist and USU Extension, USU Moab is developing a water-wise cactus garden. This garden will serve as a campus showpiece, demonstrating how homeowners and businesses can create beautiful, sustainable landscapes using native plants. USU Extension will also offer Master Gardener classes to further promote water conservation efforts.

Come Visit USU Moab!

USU Moab invites community members to visit the campus, learn more about degree programs, explore ongoing projects, and get answers to any questions. For more information and to schedule a campus tour, visit moab.usu.edu.

Located in the outdoor recreation paradise of Moab and boasting one of the greenest buildings on any USU campus, Utah State University Moab offers students the personalized attention and small class sizes of a small-town college with the resources of a large university. With programs such as Nursing, Elementary Education, Recreation Resource Management and Social Work, technical education in Health Professions, Automotive and Business, and degree options ranging from associate to doctorate degrees, USU Moab offers programs that help fuel local economies and empower individuals and their communities. Learn more at moab.usu.edu.