Utah Tech University

Utah Tech University has selected seven valedictorians to represent their peers at graduation. These individuals demonstrated excellent academic achievements, maintaining impressive GPA's and dedication to their respective areas of study over the course of their time at Utah Tech. These selected students will represent the entirety of their individual colleges, as well as the University as a whole. As valedictorian, these have been honored at a presidential dinner and will be invited to the robing ceremony prior to graduation. They will also deliver a speech to their peers during their respective commencement ceremonies.

Utah Tech University students, staff, faculty, and community members were recognized for their commitment and service to the institution during the annual Trailblazer Awards ceremony held on campus recently. Focused on celebrating the extraordinary impact of people on campus and in the community, this yearly event has been a tradition on campus since the 1950's. The following students were honored in their respective Trailblazer Award categories: - Student of the year: Abigail Schmidt - Entertainer of the year: Logan Rawson - Personality of the Year: Kybin Al-Mosawi - Stafford Student Involvement Award: Sophia Haughn - The Grit Award: Jhonny Druding Award winners across multiple categories were honored highlighting the strong involvement and community at Utah Tech.

Five Utah Tech University students were honored with Trailblazer Awards at an event held on campus last week. At the end of each academic year, Utah Tech University is pleased to host this annual award ceremony honoring students and members of the campus community for their many accomplishments. The Trailblazer Awards ceremony has been a traditional part of student life at Utah Tech University for decades, and recognizes the accomplishments of UT students, faculty, staff, community members and businesses who have been extraordinary in their commitment to success. As a formal event patterned after the Academy Awards, this annual ceremony recognizes the best and brightest at Utah Tech University and these awards are considered some of the most prestigious offered on campus. This year, UT student Trailblazer Awardees included: Student of the Year - Corey Gardner Stafford Student Involvement Award - Benji Welch Entertainer of the Year - Courtnee Ramos Personality of the Year Award - Dallas Clifford The GRIT Award - Lilliana Rogers

Dixie State University's Alumni Association recently held the Dixie 11 event to celebrate eleven extraordinary bachelor's degree candidates of 2022 who have excelled in academics as well as university and community involvement. "After carefully reviewing over 70 applications for the Dixie 11 award, I was astonished and proud of the achievements of these students," said Alumni Association President Betty Barnum. "Clearly these applicants are the best of Dixie State University and the final 11 are the best of the best!"

Through his committment to helping at-risk youth thrive, Dixie State University student David Lenard founded RISE, an organization in St. George, Utah. After working as a youth counselor, and gaining a desire to help kids in the community, Lenard established RISE as a place to foster and support at-risk youth. Lenard is currently a junior seeking a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with a minor in communication studies. As a youth counselor at a local correctional facility, Lenard attributes his patience, understanding, and listening abilities to what he has learned in his classroom settings at DSU.