Trailblazer Bulletin

DSU students receive scholarships from Utah’s recreation association

Three students from the Recreation and Sport Management (RSM) program were recently awarded the Susan S. Christiansen Endowed Scholarship from the Utah Recreation and Park Association (URPA). Jordyn Hymas, Courtney Kelshaw, and Heather Lacey each received a scholarship ranging from…

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Students crowned 2021 Mr. & Ms. DSU International

Many college students will experience homesickness at some point during their college journey. On average, the median distance a college student will travel is within a 94-mile circumference; however, for most international students, the distance may literally be multiple countries…

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DSU Student Volunteers with a Local Animal Rescue to Prepare for the Nursing Program

Trailblazer Sydney Anderson is passionate about volunteering in the community, and she is hopeful that by doing so, it may increase her chances of being accepted into DSU’s Nursing Program. Dixie State University’s Nursing Program is competitive. They only accept…

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Leonardo Lupiano: DSU’s first international valedictorian took risks, advantage of opportunities across campus

As Dixie State’s 2021 valedictorian Leonardo Lupiano prepares to graduate, he has much to celebrate and reflect on from the course of his college career. Not only is Leo the first international student ever to be named valedictorian in the…

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Dixie Awards Winners make lasting impacts on our campus and community

Dixie Awards has been a traditional part of student life for decades. The ceremony recognizes the accomplishments of the students, faculty, staff, community members, and businesses who have been an integral part of DSU. Those who are recognized are extraordinary…

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DIGITAL FILM STUDENTS TO INTERN ON TV SERIES IN IRELAND

Recently, a group of Dixie State University students from the digital film program has been presented with the opportunity of a lifetime, that will not only provide them with real-world experience but allow them to see the world. These 15…

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Trailblazer Day of Giving 4.13.21

Join us on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, as we give the gift of education and blaze trails into the future on our second annual Trailblazer Day of Giving. Last year, for our inaugural Day of Giving, contributions were made to…

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DSU Design Students Get Creative with Special Project Void

Void was created when Josh Pedersen, DSU digital design instructor, turned his curiosity about Black 3.0 – the blackest black paint on the market – into an active learning opportunity for his students. “I wanted my students to do an…

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DSU NURSING ALUMNA CREATES SUPPORT GROUP FOR FELLOW NURSES

Catherine Webb graduated from Salt Lake City Community Colleges’ nursing program, and recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dixie State University. Today, she works as a charge nurse in the Neonatal ICU at Primary Children’s Hospital. “I…

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DSU’s CNA Program Experiences Tremendous Growth

Dixie State University’s CNA program has seen great growth over the last few years and shows no signs of stopping.  The program continues to be DSU’s strongest Career and Technical Education certificate. Even through COVID-19 the program has continued to…

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