Trailblazer Bulletin
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…
Utah Tech University student Rachele Schulist earns perfect National Physical Therapy Exam Score
October 17, 2023Rachele Schulist, a Utah Tech University student and physical therapist assistant, earned the highest possible score of 800 on the National Physical Therapy Exam. Rachele Schulist, center, earned the highest possible score of 800 on the National Physical Therapy Exam…
Finding hope: UT Booth Wellness Hosts Suicide Prevention Week
September 1, 2023Did you know that: 75% of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 24 30% of college students reported difficulty in functioning due to mental health concerns Suicide is the 2nd Leading Cause of Death for individuals ages 15-24 1301…
Utah Tech University Students Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
August 15, 2023This summer, eight Utah Tech students consisting of seven dancers and one photographer departed on a Study Abroad opportunity to Florence, Italy. In this three-week intensive dance study, students are housed together and are immersed in a rigorous schedule of…
University Safety & Risk Management goes green
August 3, 2023Designed to cut emissions and boost fuel efficiency, seven new vehicles powered by technology combining an electric battery and a combustion engine are replacing outdated fleet vehicles used by UT’s Department of University Safety & Risk Management. Specifically, the department…