Weber State University hosted a GEAR UP retreat on June 29 at their Davis campus — but not for students. Parents involved in the GEAR UP program attended a day […]
GEAR UP helps parents support teens
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Just a bill on capitol hill
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With the 2019 Utah Legislative Session having ended on March 14, it’s worth looking at which of the 844 bills will impact Weber State University. President Brad Mortensen hosted a […]
Wight discusses effects of legislative session on WSU
Faculty and staff filtered into the Smith Lecture Hall on March 19 to receive updates from President Wight on the 2018 legislative session. Wight led a discussion on operating budget, […]
Killing lackadaisical tendencies through yelling
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Generally speaking, people come to college because they want to be here. They seek a higher education because, ideally, a degree helps open doors for these people, which can find […]
Balancing the books: Our Schools Now seeks to allocate funds for Utah institutions
Weber State University students stand to benefit to the tune of $10,390,700 through Our Schools Now, a proposed initiative to increase education funding throughout the state through increased taxes. OSN […]
Bills or grades? Students walk a difficult line between academic success and financial stability
For many, working while attending school is not so much an option as a requirement. Between paying for tuition and fees, along with required textbooks and supplies, dollars can add […]
WSU's ADHD Group meetings help students cope
“Looks like my ADHD is kicking in again” has become a punchline when we get distracted or confused. But for people that deal with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder, it’s no joke […]
Saying no to having kids
Since the dawn of time, it seems society has perceived women as being good for only one thing. No, I’m not talking about making sammiches. I’m talking about having children. Living in […]
Community Education Center opens for WSU
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Thursday evening marked the opening of Weber State University’s new Community Education Center, an office focused on attracting more community members and providing them with opportunities to receive higher education. […]
Student loan interest rate now 6.8 percent
Federal Stafford Loan (student loan) interest rates rose to 6.8 percent July 1, because the U.S. Senate was unable to come to an agreement on a bill passed by the […]