Trailblazer Bulletin
“Just like giant puppies” – how Utah Tech University students spent spring break with elephants in Thailand
April 16, 2024A group of nine Utah Tech University students had the opportunity of a lifetime over spring break, participating in Utah Tech’s Alternative Breaks trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and helping out at a local elephant refuge. The group met up…
Utah Tech University Student Wins Third Place in National Art Competition
April 16, 2024One of Utah Tech University’s recent graduates as well as one of the first to be accepted and participate in Utah Tech’s Master of Fine Arts Program, Brandon Raabe, was recently awarded third place in a national student art competition…
Utah Tech University student highlighted by American Chemical Society for animal hair research
April 15, 2024A Utah Tech University student and her groundbreaking research on the structure of animal hair was one of four researchers highlighted by the American Chemical Society in March. Taylor Millett, a mechanical engineering student at Utah Tech, presented her findings…
DOCUTAH celebrates films, 14th season of igniting active change through filmed storytelling
March 12, 2024It’s a wrap! The 14th season of Utah Tech’s DOCUTAH International Film Festival is in the books, and what a celebration of igniting active change through the creative business of filmed storytelling it was! Supported by a team comprised of…
Utah Tech University’s Blaze Dance Team Excels With National Second Place Finish
February 27, 2024The Utah Tech University Blaze Dance Team, in only its third year of competing, pulled off a stellar second place finish at the 2024 United Spirit Association Dance Nationals held in Anaheim, CA, earlier this month. “These girls put in…
Utah Tech University students score big opportunity, join Super Bowl workforce for an unforgettable experience
February 12, 202424 Utah Tech University students had the opportunity to work at Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. This experience was made possible by Jin Woo Ahn, the assistant recreation and sports management professor, who emphasized the importance of hands-on experiences…
Utah Tech student Darren Johnson featured in Christmas Lights Spectacular
December 24, 2023Utah Tech University freshman Darren Johnson created a Christmas light display that is featured in the 10th annual St. George Christmas Lights Spectacular. The display, which Darren has been preparing since August and has dedicated 600 hours of work to, features more than 20,000 controlled…
Utah Tech University students participate in IRS Citizen Academy
December 4, 2023Experiencing the day-to-day life of IRS criminal investigation agents firsthand, select Utah Tech University students recently had the opportunity to participate in a mock investigation through the IRS’s Citizen Academy. Working with agents from the Phoenix Field Office, students…
Utah Tech University students offer a pumpkin drop-off opportunity for composting
November 14, 2023Did you know pumpkins decompose without oxygen in landfills and produce methane gas? With the help of Utah Tech students, Avery Fowers and Chloe Furse, pumpkins were collected and taken to the composting center to help reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions…
Estamos Aqui
November 1, 2023Utah Tech University Library has received a grant from Utah Humanities and the Utah Historical Society to collect local Lantinx/Hispanic life stories through Estamos Aqui / We Are Here. This event helps to celebrate the stories, experiences, and contributions the…