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Amie Schaeffer

Utah students could soon earn bachelor’s degrees in 3 years

College students may be able to graduate with a bachelors degree in three years in some industries.
17 hours ago
The Powder Baby Dry Shampoo team poses with its check after winning the 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Chal...
Logan Stefanich, KSL.COM

BYU student startup wins $30K at Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

BYU entrepreneur Kylee Black, who founded Powder Baby, said the cash prize will be instrumental in advancing her business.
19 hours ago
FILE: Cedar High School in Cedar City is pictured on Wednesday April 7, 2021....
Tammy Kikuchi and Emma Keddington

Cedar High School grapples with mascot name, five years after it was changed

The Iron School District Board of Education is grappling with changing the Cedar High School mascot back from "Reds" to "Redmen." 
1 day ago
Utah Utes players circle up before the women’s college basketball game against Weber State Univer...
Aimee Cobabe and Emma Keddington

FBI now involved in Utah Women’s Basketball racism investigation

Police in Idaho are working with the FBI to investigate an incident where racial slurs were yelled at the Utah Women's basketball team.
2 days ago
Utah Utes guard Ines Vieira (2) shoots the ball with Colorado Buffaloes guard Frida Formann (3) jum...
MICHELLE BODKIN

Utah women’s basketball team forced to move hotels after racial hate crimes during NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament was supposed to be a fun experience for the University of Utah women's basketball team.
3 days ago
People walk through the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, March 13, 2024....
Britt Johnson

The cost of college tuition in Utah is going up

The Utah Board of Higher Education approved an average 3.3% percent college tuition increase, that will go into effect for the 2024/2025 school year. 
3 days ago
Brigham Young Cougars center Aly Khalifa (50) shoots against the UCF Knights at the Marriott Center...
DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer

BYU’s Aly Khalifa heads into March Madness without food or water while observing Ramadan

It is a fast Khalifa is embarking on willingly, yet one that carries with it unusual challenges during the NCAA Tournament.
8 days ago
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Curt Gresseth

How to take a big bite out of tuition costs in Utah

The University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah University and Salt Lake Community College are all seeking approval for tuition increases for next year. But colleges and universities in the state offer tuition benefits for employees, spouse and dependent children under 26.
9 days ago
The block U appears on the University of Utah. Many colleges may have tuition hike....
Heather Peterson

Utah’s public universities seek approval for tuition hikes

The University of Utah and several other public universities are asking the Board of Higher Education to approve tuition hikes for next year.
10 days ago
BYU regularly has honored the "no Sunday" play rule in each tournament it's played in, but it's bei...
Mitch Harper

NCAA committee dropped BYU down to no. 6 seed because of ‘no Sunday’ rule

BYU basketball was the highest-rated 5-seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, yet they ended up with a 6-seed because the "no Sunday" rule.
11 days ago
Brigham Young Cougars center Aly Khalifa (50) celebrates a 3-pointer during the Big 12 conference t...
KSL Sports

‘This Is My Moment:’ Aly Khalifa lifts BYU while fasting at Big 12 Tournament

BYU center Aly Khalifa played through a Big 12 Tournament game during Ramadan.
15 days ago
utah valley university sign pictured, uvu freshman housing now available for first time...
Heather Peterson

UVU offers freshman housing option for the first time

Starting this fall, Utah Valley University will offer on-campus housing to incoming freshman for the first time. The college says its in an effort to help freshman feel more connected to the UVU community.
16 days ago
Aaron Lowe...
Aimee Cobabe

Man accused of killing U of U football player Aaron Lowe pleads guilty

The man who was accused of shooting and killing University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe has pleaded guilty. 
18 days ago
Among 2024 Oscar Nominees that were announced last week was “Ninety-Five Senses,” a short film ...
Waverly Golden

University of Utah professor’s short film nominated for Academy Award

Among 2024 Oscar Nominees that were announced last week was “Ninety-Five Senses,” a short film co-written by University of Utah professor Hubbel Palmer. 
18 days ago
Jacelee Poll is a college student at Utah State University who puts flowers together for owners of ...
Kennedy Camarena

Student project aims to help those who experience pet euthanasia

A Utah State University student is aiming to help those who go through pet euthanasia by creating floral arrangements for a service project.
20 days ago
Wyatt Hansen from Utah will compete in the welding-equivalent of the Olympics....
Don Brinkerhoff

Utah welding student will represent the U.S. in a world competition

A Utah student has made it to the world stage in France, where he'll show off his welding skills to everyone.
22 days ago
9 Seismometers shown, the u of u says milford has had 500 small earthquakes recently...
Heather Peterson

More than 500 earthquakes strike north of Milford in two weeks

Researchers said all of the recent earthquakes near Milford have been relatively small at a 2.7 magnitude or below.
24 days ago
taylor swift performing eras tour concert, a new class at weber state focuses on swift...
SAM HERRERA, KSL NEWSRADIO AND MIKE ANDERSON, KSL TV

Weber State University to offer class on Taylor Swift this fall

The Weber State University Taylor Swift class was offered for the first time this spring and filled up quickly.
1 month ago
After starting the new year with poor air quality, Utah may finally be able to take a breath and fi...
Heather Peterson

New black carbon sensor is more portable but just as accurate, study finds

A new study from the University of Utah finds that recently released black carbon new units are just as accurate in detecting black carbon, but they are more portable and affordable.
1 month ago
A lone American flag waves in the morning breeze Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, at the Bonneville Salt F...
Allessandra Harris

Water may be the solution to saving the salt flats

With the Bonneville Salt Flats eroding, newly discovered research may have found a way to save them.
1 month ago
The block U appears on the University of Utah. Many colleges may have tuition hike....
Heather Peterson

University of Utah indefinitely pauses SAT and ACT admissions requirements

The University of Utah paused its SAT and ACT requirements two years ago, but the policy has now been extended indefinitely.
1 month ago
Shane Romano and Sami Sowers take a rest in the shade at Sunnyside Park in Salt Lake City, Tuesday,...
Mark Jackson

SLC Council considering proposal to lease section of neighborhood park to University of Utah

SLC Council is considering a proposal to lease a little over an acre of Sunnyside Park to the University of Utah for a new baseball stadium.
1 month ago
Sour gummy worms colored in red, green, yellow, and blue...
Mariah Maynes

Can sour candy ease anxiety and panic attacks?

Experts say a TikTok trend where people suck on sour candy to ease anxiety or panic attacks, can work.  
1 month ago
University graduates are pictured on Thursday, April 27, 2023....
Britt Johnson

Utah out-paces most of the country in college enrollment

Utah had a 4.3% college enrollment growth for Fall 2023 and is the second highest in the country. Montana is in first place with 7.1% growth.
1 month ago