LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Chamber of Commerce, Utah 4-H Empower Young Entrepreneurs Through Community Program * The Beaver, Iron and Garfield (BIG) counties Chamber of Commerce have worked with Utah State University Extension's Utah 4-H Entrepreneurs Program to bring hands-on business education to local youth. The collaboration has resulted in new small businesses, increased community engagement and measurable gains in confidence and ent more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 8 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Connecting Communities: Louise Excell's Gift to Utah Public Radio * For Louise Excell and her husband, David Pettit, Utah Public Radio is more than just a station it's a companion, a teacher and a vital part of daily life in their Springdale home. "I came late to UPR and public radio," Louise said. "We didn't have access to good radio when I was growing up in Springdale just a few AM stations you could sometimes  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Leaders Academy December Experience Day: Education From Birth to Career * Members of the Eastern Leaders Academy spent their December Experience Day exploring education at every stage of life, from early childhood through higher education. The day gave participants a firsthand look at the people, programs and pathways that help students succeed in school and beyond. The day began at Rural Utah Child Deve more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Engineering Doctoral Researcher Contributes to White House AI Strategy * At a moment when artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every industry, one Utah State University doctoral candidate has provided his expertise to help advance national AI strategy. Abdulganiyu Jimoh recently contributed expert recommendations to The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, helping guide the federal governme more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * From Leafhoppers to Labs: How a USU Student Is Protecting Utah Plants * For its student spotlight series, the College of Arts & Sciences is featuring Josh Westhora, a senior studying biology with a cellular and molecular emphasis. Originally from Tooele, Utah, Westhora has known since high school that he wanted to pursue a degree in this field. "It's what I've been most interested in," Westhora said. "Smaller-s more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 10 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Initiative Aims to Build Community Network for Dementia Support Across Utah * A new statewide effort is underway to better support Utahns living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, along with those who care for them. The Dementia Resource Ambassador program, led by the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Resources Center (ADRC) and the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) at Utah more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Morgan L. Jones Receives Shingo Publication Award for 'Believe' * The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that Morgan L. Jones has been awarded the Shingo Publication Award for his groundbreaking book Believe. This award recognizes exceptional works that advance the understanding and application of the principles of organizational excellence. Be more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 11 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * New Exhibit Follows Aggie Fashions Throughout the Decades * Clothing is more than fabric stitched together. What people wear mirrors an era's shifting values, social change and creative innovations. From the tailored silhouettes of the early 1900s to the relaxed athleisure wear of today, fashion tells the story of how people lived and expressed themselves. Fashioning USU Through the Decades, a new exhibit near S more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Pres. Mortensen Recaps Town Hall, Provides Strategic Reinvestment Plan Update * Editor's note: This message from USU President Brad L. Mortensen was sent to all USU employees on Tuesday afternoon. Dear USU community, Thank you very much to those who could join me for the town hall yesterday afternoon. As promised in that meeting, and for those who couldn't attend, I am following up with a brief summary of what  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 9 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Retina Research Foundation Awards First Grant to USU for Eye Disease Study * Utah State University Professors Elizabeth Vargis and Justin Jones have received a $50,000 grant from the Retina Research Foundation to support their research on age-related vision loss. This marks the first time the foundation has funded research at USU, representing a significant milestone in the university's ocular health research effor more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton Marks Debut of Company's Latest Brand Slackline Moab, a modern basecamp for explorers, is now open * Hilton debuts Slackline Moab, the first Outset Collection hotel, offering a modern basecamp near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks * Slackline Moab features guided outdoor experiences, gear-ready rooms, trail-friendly dining and amenities designed fo more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Stirring Up Trouble: Human Cooks Go Head-to-Head With AI-Authored Recipes in New Research * When you roll out chilled sugar cookie dough or top your green bean casserole with crunchy onions this holiday season, you might not consider how much AI went into the recipe it might be more than you think. AI involvement in food related activities is becoming increasingly common, according to Stacy Bevan, professional p more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Dec. 8 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Two English Professors Publish Lead Chapter in New Book on Coauthoring With Undergraduates * Shane Graham, professor of English, and Joyce Kinkead, distinguished professor emeritus of English, are authors of the lead chapter in a new book on coauthorship with student researchers. Coauthoring with Undergraduates in Writing Studies, edited by Laurie Grobman and Jane Greer and published by University Press of Colora more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah issued the following news release: * * * NASA's Chandra finds small galaxies buck the black Most smaller galaxies may not have supermassive black holes at their centers, contrasting with other studies that nearly every galaxy has one within their cores. * Most smaller galaxies may not have supermassive black holes in their centers, according to a new study using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. This contrasts with other studi more PR