News Archive

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Annual Spanish spelling bee puts a spotlight on Utah’s bilingual education: Spelling is an endurance sport. As the 10th annual Spanish spelling bee at Weber State University unfolded Wednesday, kids tapped their sneakers on the wooden floor of a small auditorium stage. 

Communication Professor Colleen Packer honored with H. Aldous Dixon Award: Packer has dedicated four decades to transforming students' lives through her work and has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and student success beyond the classroom. 

For 40th year at Weber State, students will display literary talent at annual conference: Weber State University will provide students from across the nation the opportunity to present their literary work and hear from a world-famous author during the 40th Annual National Undergraduate Literature Conference April 3–5. Read the Weber State press release

Following cancer, Weber State student double-majors in engineering and theatre: Earning her bachelor’s degree is taking longer than expected, but nine years and a battle with cancer haven’t stopped Mary Abbott from pursuing two of her greatest passions: engineering and theatre. Read the Weber State press release

Crimmel: In life and the workplace, there’s value in understanding other perspectives: Professor Hal Crimmel highlights the importance of the Arts and Humanities. He releases opinion pieces every month that are worth the read, just like the one below. 

Professors earn prestigious award for ‘teaching excellence’ at Weber State: Our professors Sam Bryson of Music and Ryan Evans of English won an award for Teaching Excellence. Read the Weber State press release

Sisters create scholarship honoring late mother, fellow Weber State alum: Weber State University graduate Kari Harbath and her sister, current student Kassie, created a scholarship fund in memory of their mother, 91·çÁ÷ alum Paula “Kim” McCorkle-Harbath, to give back to the community that helped them through hardships. Read the Weber State press release

Weber State grad's art lands on Clearfield's latest public art display: As a muralist and furniture upcycler, Weber State University graduate Brooke Facer’s artwork can be found on walls and in homes throughout the country.  She enjoys using creative canvases — building exteriors, chairs, dressers or other household furniture — to showcase her signature vibrant style. Read the Weber State press release

Utah woman learned to manage chronic illnesses to pursue goals at Weber State: Elizabeth Poe’s love for learning always fueled her dream of going to college, but it wasn’t until she learned to manage her chronic illnesses that she enrolled at Weber State University to pursue a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. Read the Weber State press release

Weber State's Theatre Production "Alice by Heart" Featured on KUTV 2 News: Weber State's theatre director Andrew Barratt Lewis and student Madison Rigby were featured on KUTV 2 news ARC Community Spotlight. 

• Teaching Beyond the Notes: Emma Peterson smiled to the Browning Center audience before sitting at the Steinway. She lifted her hands intently above the keys, took a deep breath… and then took everyone else’s away. Read the 91·çÁ÷ Magazine article

• Opinion: Taylor Swift classes are helping Utah students prepare for the workforce: What do William Shakespeare and Taylor Swift have in common? They’re both enormously popular and can sell out huge venues. They’re both savvy business people who turned their art into profit. And now, they both have college courses devoted to their work.

• Weber State’s speech team earning national reputation: In just five years, Weber State University’s speech team has gone from new kid on the block to perennial powerhouse. In the process, the team is generating a national reputation, while offering a nuanced way to discuss contentious issues. Read the Weber State press release

• Weber State’s blossoming film studies program creating opportunities for students passionate about film: As Utah celebrates 100 years of filmmaking this year, the demand for professionals in the industry continues to grow, as does enrollment into Weber State University’s film studies program. Read the Weber State press release

• Theater, art open professional doors for award-winning Weber State grad: When Porter Lance has an idea, he uses every ounce of artistry and research to bring that vision to life. Lance made headlines last year for his award-winning scenic design of Weber State University’s production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, earning top prize at the national Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Washington, D.C. Read the Weber State press release

• Bilingual Shakespeare adaptation in Ogden aims to promote inclusivity: Sarah Grunnah is on a mission — to disrupt what she sees as the "exclusiveness" of William Shakespeare's artistry and broaden the appeal of the English playwright. 

• Weber State theatre student finds job, second home on campus: Chloe Warnas recently graduated from Bingham High School in South Jordan, Utah, but chose to attend Weber State at the recommendation of her mom, a 91·çÁ÷ alum in psychology. After a campus tour, Chloe “fell in love” with the school and its people. Read the Weber State press release