Utah is located in the western United States and shares borders with Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona, and Nevada. The capital of Utah is Salt Lake City and the state’s largest city is also Salt Lake City. Utah is known for its diverse geography including mountains, deserts, rivers, and lakes. The state is also home to […]
Southern Utah University (SUU) was founded in 1897 as the Branch Normal School of the University of Utah. The school’s mission was to provide an education to those living in rural areas of Utah, and to help create a skilled labor force for the growing industries in the area. It was initially located in Cedar […]
The University of Utah was established in 1850 and is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state. It began as the University of Deseret, a private school supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). In 1892, the school was renamed to the University of Utah and became a […]
Utah State University was founded in 1888 as the Agricultural College of Utah, with a focus on providing agricultural education to the people of Utah. The college was originally located in Logan and was funded by local taxes and donations. In 1903, the college changed its name to Utah State Agricultural College and began offering […]
Utah Valley University (UVU) is a public university located in Orem, Utah. It was established in 1941 as the Central Utah Vocational School, and it has undergone several name changes over the years. In 1963, it became the Utah Trade Technical Institute and then in 1967, it was renamed to Utah Technical College at Provo. […]
Weber State University has a long and proud history that dates back to 1889 when it was founded as Weber Stake Academy. The first classes were held in an old adobe fort, but the demand for higher education quickly led to the construction of a larger facility. By 1893, the school had become Weber Normal […]
Western Governors University (WGU) was established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors, who sought to create an innovative and affordable online university where adult learners could pursue a college degree. WGU was created as a nonprofit institution of higher education and was the first university of its kind to offer competency-based degree programs that were […]
Westminster College was founded in 1851 by the Rev. William A. Passavant, a Lutheran pastor from Pittsburgh, PA. He wanted to create a college that focused on educating students for the ministry and providing a liberal arts education for the general public. The college was initially located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania and was called the […]
Dixie State College of Utah was founded in 1911 as St. George Stake Academy. It was the first institution of higher education in the state of Utah to be supported by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). In 1923, it was renamed Dixie Junior College, and in 1933, it became Dixie College. […]
Brigham Young University at Provo was established in 1875 and is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Provo, Utah, the university is Utah’s largest educational institution and one of the most prestigious private universities in the United States. Since its founding, BYU has grown to become a […]
From family-friendly hiking trails to grueling rock climbs, Utah is made for these activities. Countless hiking trails lead through the unique red rock landscape. Outside of the Mighty 5, southern Utah has many National Monuments, National Recreation Areas, National Forests, and State Parks that dot southern Utah with just as diverse hiking opportunities. For alpine […]
Overview Surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, the US state of Utah offers historic buildings, churches, museums, scientific exhibitions and arts festivals. Other attractions in Utah include its rocky canyons, colorful cities and five stunning national parks. The capital, Salt Lake City, is the worldwide center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also […]
