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Par Kermani and his husband Kurt Kermani, in the hospital on Thanksgiving Day of 2020.

Navigating university married to a seahorse

Parham Kermani, Columnist November 28, 2023

Born to a first-generation family from Iran as the eldest son, I had high expectations set for me. By the first grade, my parents already had my life planned out for me, as stated in a letter they wrote...

Available to everyone, FAFSA allows students to apply for federal aid and helps colleges determine the financial need of students. Photo credit: Makayla Martinez

Finding your money with FAFSA

Tim Costello March 28, 2022

Many students want to go to college, but often just as many students find themselves without the financial means to do so. To try and close the gap between the two, the Free Application for Federal Student...

A float celebrating Waldo Wildcat drove through downtown Ogden celebrating homecoming in 1949. (Signpost Archives)

Celebrating Weber’s past, present and future

Rebecca Baggett October 11, 2021

Weber State was originally founded in 1889 as Weber Stake Academy. In 1933, it became a junior college, and in 1991, officially became Weber State University. With 132 years of robust history, the school...

Commencement speaker Tau Pupua performing at the Browning Center in 2011. Photo credit: Weber State University

Former NFL player, current opera star, lifelong Wildcat to inspire commencement

Joshua Kamp April 5, 2021

This year's commencement will feature Weber State University alum Ta'u Pupu'a, a former Wildcat with a unique resume.Pupu'a is a native of the Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga, an archipelago consisting of...

Tau Pupua giving time to his audience before his 2011 performance at the Browning Center. Photo credit: Weber State University

Ex jugador de la NFL, actual estrella de ópera, Wildcat de toda la vida inspirará la graduación

Joshua Kamp April 5, 2021

Translated by Matias Pedreira. La Ceremonia de Graduación de este año contará con el ex alumno de la Universidad Weber State, Ta'u Pupu'a, un ex Wildcat con un currículum único.Pupu'a...

Weber State alumnus Pete Sands is chosen as Guardian of the Year by Time magazine for his work in helping the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: Pete Sands

WSU alumnus receives Time magazine’s Guardian of the Year award

Kierstynn King January 20, 2021

Pete Sands, a Weber State University alumnus formerly known as Halbert Pete, was selected as a "Guardian of the Year" by Time magazine for his work in helping the Navajo Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.When...

Students take a selfie at the Homecoming dance 2016. (Cydnee Green / The Signpost) Photo credit: The Signpost Archives

Accepting nominations for the next King and Queen

Kierstynn King September 16, 2020

Every year during Homecoming week, WSU announces Homecoming royalty. Despite the virtual nature of this year's Homecoming week, Oct. 3-10, the tradition will continue.“Royalty has been around for...

Each Crystal Crest Awards ceremony is put on at a bigger scale than the last. This year, students will be celebrated for their excellence in service, academics, and more. (Photo courtesy of WSU)

Annual honoring of distinguished members of Weber

Marisa Nelson February 26, 2020

The Crystal Crest Awards have been a critical part of Weber State history for the past 37 years.According to Weber State news, the ceremony is hosted in a style based from the Academy Awards and is used...

1 million dollars a week

1 million dollars a week

Nic Muranaka September 1, 2018

Update: the original version stated that Funded Today had raised $1 million every day since its creation. The company has raised $1 million every week, not every day. When Weber State University alum...

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WSU communication alumni living their dreams

Melissa Jensen December 1, 2017

In 2015, Forbes published an article defining the number-one skill employers sought when hiring recent college graduates: the ability to effectively communicate. On Dec. 15, graduates will receive their...

Senior Jadrian Clark hugs his family members during an emotional Senior Day Nov 12. (Abby Van Ess / The Signpost)

Wildcat football still alive for Clark

Daniel Ray June 6, 2017

According to the NCAA, 98.1 percent of all college football players never play a second of professional football after their college careers. Former Weber State University quarterback Jadrian Clark is...

Weber State Universitys Spirit Squad cheer at Shepherd Unions pep rally last year. (The Signpost Archives)

WSU launches Homecoming Week with annual pep rally

Jed Johns September 29, 2016

The Weber State University Athletics Department is kicking off this year’s Homecoming Week by hosting its annual pep rally on Oct. 3rd at 12:45 p.m. in the Shepherd Union Atrium. The seminal event...

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