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USU Extension press release Guest article written by Susan R. Madsen
The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) released a new research and policy brief, Educational Attainment of Utah Women: A 2026 Update, providing an in-depth analysis of how Utah women’s education levels have changed over time and how they compare to national trends.
New Girls’ Basketball Head Coach Announcement: Alexis Kaufusi We are excited to announce Alexis Kaufusi as the new head coach of our girls’ basketball program. Kaufusi brings an impressive combination of collegiate playing experience, proven success as a head coach, and more than a decade of experience developing high school basketball players and programs. A former collegiate athlete at BYU, Kaufusi competed from 2008–2012 before beginning her coaching career, serving in both assist
The Intermountain Sustainability Summit featured discussions on climate engagement strategies and the intersection of environmental and social justice in Utah. Presentations explored how different community groups, including business leaders and religious organizations, approach climate action and environmental equity.
LDS apostle offers his definition of ‘real men’ How a Sunday school lesson gone awry and bouquet of paper airplanes became symbols of healthy masculinity. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Ruth Renlund and her husband, apostle Dale Renlund, shown in 2021.
A panel discussion at the Intermountain Sustainability Summit addressed the evolution of the Western electric grid and the transition toward a clean energy economy. The session focused on the opportunities and challenges associated with expanding electricity markets and integrating new technologies.
A panel discussion focused on engaging rural communities during the energy transition and addressing climate change concerns. The session addressed economic challenges facing Utah and Western rural areas due to shifting energy demands.
Happy Friday, Utah! A strong southwesterly flow allows for gusty winds and slightly above-average temperatures Friday. Dry conditions will hang out for the start of Labor Day weekend, but tropical moisture will push in by Sunday and Labor Day, bringing showers and thunderstorms.