By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University (SUU) celebrated a decade of momentum today with the official ribbon-cutting of the Joe and Beverly Burgess Family Business Center. The ceremony, attended by community members, donors, and University leadership, marked the completion of the two-story, 21,727-square-foot facility designed to support the…

By Gabrielle Costello, Southern Utah University Each year at Southern Utah University, a valedictorian is selected from each of the colleges to represent their graduating classes. These exceptional students reflect both academic achievement and a deep dedication to their campus and community. College of Performing and Visual Arts – Kira Wootton Kira Wootton has been…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University (SUU) is proud to announce Emily Sage Wheeler, a musical theatre major from Grace, Idaho, has been named the University Valedictorian for the Class of 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes Wheeler’s exceptional academic record and her significant contributions to SUU’s Department of…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — On Saturday, March 28, the Southern Utah University (SUU) community continued a century-old tradition of giving back during the annual SUU Day of Service. Marking a key highlight of the University’s Founder’s Week celebrations, 179 volunteers fanned out across Iron County to strengthen the community…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University (SUU) invites the community to celebrate its storied history and promising future during the annual Founders Week, March 23–28. This year’s celebration blends tradition with student-centered activities, highlighting SUU’s commitment to community impact and meaningful relationships. “The story of our founding is…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah University’s Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program is helping meet growing mental health needs across southern Utah through hands-on clinical training, community partnerships, and supervised care provided by advanced doctoral students. As the only Psy.D. program in Utah, SUU’s program is designed to prepare…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University (SUU) has been recognized as a national leader in digital education, ranking #3 in the country and #1 among all Utah universities for its online course offerings. This prestigious ranking, released by OnlineU, highlights SUU’s commitment to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education to students…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University Southern Utah University, through its Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games department, will host next week’s Utah 3A State Basketball tournament. SUU will host the Utah High School Activities Association 3A State Boys’-and-Girls’ Basketball Championships from Feb. 19 – 21, with all games taking place inside the America First…

By Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Utah Historical Society has recognized Ryan Paul, Assistant Professor of History at Southern Utah University, with its Outstanding Achievement Award for his exceptional contributions to public history, education, and the preservation of Utah’s heritage. Paul will be formally honored at the Utah Historical Society’s…

By Brook Heath, SUU Athletics [CEDAR CITY, UT]  Southern Utah University (SUU) is launching the Grad Path Program, a new option to help students get a head start on graduate school. The new program allows students to finish their bachelor’s degree while starting their master’s degree at the same time. “Grad Path is like an…

From Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University CEDAR CITY, Utah — Southern Utah University is proud to announce its selection as an official Peace Corps Prep university, a designation that connects SUU students with a unique opportunity to prepare for international service and leadership through Peace Corps-aligned academic and experiential learning. This collaboration recognizes SUU’s strong…

From Brooke Heath, Southern Utah University In an effort to provide meaningful educational pathways into graduate programs at Southern Utah University (SUU), the university has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Southern Virginia University (SVU) to admit recent graduates with bachelor’s degrees into masters programs with the Utah-based university. The collaboration was first…