PROVO, Utah, May 19 -- Brigham Young University issued the following news: Brigham Young University is introducing a plan to assist students enrolled during winter semester 2020 who have struggled to meet their basic needs due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. These private funds are being made available by the university. Specific instructions about how to apply for these funds have been sent to eligible students via BYU's internal messaging service (YMessage). BYU appreciates t more PR

PROVO, Utah, May 19 -- Brigham Young University issued the following news: Brigham Young University Academic Vice President C. Shane Reese announced that Jane H. Lassetter has been named the new dean of the BYU College of Nursing. Lassetter is currently an associate dean in the college. She will begin her five-year term as dean July 1. "Jane brings a wealth of experience in working with the nursing discipline, a strong record of scholarship, and experience in the Dean's office," Reese said.  more PR

PROVO, Utah, May 19 -- Brigham Young University issued the following news: Brigham Young University President Kevin J Worthen, following approval from the BYU Board of Trustees, has appointed Tracy Flinders as vice president of information technology and chief information officer. His responsibilities will extend across the Church Educational System. Flinders replaces Kelly Flanagan, who is the new vice president of digital transformation and chief information officer at Utah Valley University more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 23 -- Gov. Gary R. Herbert, R-Utah, issued the following statement: In close consultation with local health authorities and with the Utah Department of Health, Gov. Gary R. Herbert has approved requests for the municipalities of Bluff and Mexican Hat to transition to Orange, or Moderate Health Risk Status. Both areas are located in San Juan County. Gov. Herbert issued the following statement: "Because of difficult conditions in the Navajo Nation and along its borde more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 23 -- Gov. Gary R. Herbert, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Governor Gary R. Herbert's deputy chief of staff, Michael Mower, traveled to Blanding with representatives from the governor's cabinet, the Utah Department of Agriculture and the Utah Farm Bureau to help deliver 18,000 pounds of lamb to Blanding's food pantry to assist the Navajo Nation. Farmers Feeding Utah will also distribute 10,000 pounds of flour to Navajo chapter members - with more deliverie more PR