Author Archives: Whitney Larsen
UTA Twitter Chat
Utah Transit Authority wants to tweet with YOU about the changes they have in store for 2012. Continue reading
Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention
During the month of April local officials and businesses will be planting pinwheel gardens to support preventing child abuse across the nation. Continue reading
New Survey From The Utah Women in Education Project
A study done at UVU released their third set of research information concerning why many Utah women do not value a college education. Continue reading
Freedom Academy Wins Award for Healthy Lunches
Freedom Academy in Provo is receiving national recognition for their efforts to keep their students fit. Continue reading
Train Derailed in Salt Lake
A train derailed after leaving a cement plant in Salt Lake this morning. Continue reading
Facebook Deciding Admissions
Universities are referring to applicant’s facebook pages when making admissions decisions. Continue reading
Utah’s Numbers Soar in Language Immersion Programs
Dual immersion programs are growing in Utah and Governor Herbert plans on quadrupling those numbers over the next four years. Continue reading
State Legislature Proposes Tenure Cuts
Representative Chris Herrod proposed a bill that will eliminate tenure for state college and university professors. Continue reading
Possible Pell Grant Cuts
President Obama proposed a possible cut of one hundred million dollars from the federal pell grant fund. Continue reading
Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind Possibly Shut Down?
The Utah Board of Education is considering cutting all funding for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind. Continue reading