Southern Utah University has announced several health and wellness initiatives, ranging from mental performance programs to new academic offerings. These updates cover student support, community healthcare collaborations, and campus facility improvements.
Combat Brain Training, an on-demand mental performance program designed to improve mental agility, is available to T-Birds at no charge. Additionally, the university is set to launch a new Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program beginning in the fall semester of 2026.
In terms of campus facilities, the university received a $46,000 grant from the USTA for a major resurfacing project for the tennis courts. The university also maintains a partnership with Intermountain Health and SUU Athletics to provide student-athletes with orthopedic services and care.
The university's Psy.D. program, the only one of its kind in Utah, aims to expand mental health access for rural families. Related efforts include the formation of the Utah Rural Health Clinics Network to strengthen healthcare across rural Utah.
Other recent campus activities and initiatives included Suicide Prevention Week, Hazing Prevention Week, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Furthermore, the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation announced an $850,000 grant to increase mental health resources for students at the university.
