SUU Blog for 2016
Explore the yearly archive of the SUU Blog for 2016. Here you can find valuable stories and guides, written by various SUU departments about college life essentials organized by the month they were originally published.
These articles were published more than 3 years ago and might contain outdated information or broken links. As a result, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
January
- 5 Secrets Politicians Use in Debate Battle (January 5, 2016)
- The Best New Year’s Resolutions for College Students (December 10, 2021)
February
- Eight Thrill-Seeking Dates in Southern Utah (February 8, 2016)
- What is the ACCUPLACER Test and how is it used? (February 9, 2016)
- Six Ways College Has Change Since You Attended (February 19, 2016)
- Cedar City is the Gateway to the Parks (February 19, 2016)
- ICYMI: Great Facts About SUU (February 24, 2016)
- What is the ACT Test and When Should Students Take It? (July 19, 2021)
March
- Who is SUU's President Scott L Wyatt? (March 1, 2016)
- Last Minute Spring Break Ideas (March 4, 2016)
- SUU Professors Do More Than Teach: Faculty Books and Publications (March 9, 2016)
- What are AP (Advanced Placement) Classes? (March 17, 2016)
- Choosing the Right College in Utah for You (March 24, 2016)
- What is ACT Aspire and How Does it Measure My Progress? (March 25, 2016)
- Division 1 Colleges and Universities in Utah (March 30, 2016)
- Colleges in Utah: What to Consider When Choosing a School (March 31, 2016)
April
- SUU 2016 College of Performing and Visual Arts Valedictorian (April 7, 2016)
- Girl Power: STEM Gender Diversity Increases in Southern Utah (April 11, 2016)
- SUU 2016 College of Humanities and Social Sciences Valedictorian (April 13, 2016)
- SUU 2016 School of Business Valedictorian (April 14, 2016)
- Where are all the Colleges in Utah? (April 14, 2016)
- Where are all the Colleges in Utah? (April 14, 2016)
- Good Luck With Finals! A Message from President Wyatt (April 21, 2016)
- SUU 2016 College of Science and Engineering Valedictorian (April 21, 2016)
- SUU 2016 College of Education and Human Development Valedictorian (April 21, 2016)
May
- Explore Five More: Zion National Park (May 13, 2016)
- Explore Five More: Bryce Canyon National Park (May 18, 2016)
- What is an Applied Technology College? (May 18, 2016)
- What are the Benefits of an Associate Degree? (May 20, 2016)
- Questions about Bachelor's Degrees (May 20, 2016)
- What is an Associate in Applied Science? (A.A.S.) (May 22, 2016)
- Career Assessment Inventory & Career Center (May 25, 2016)
- Questions about Concurrent Enrollment (May 26, 2016)
- What is a Community College and Should I Attend One? (May 26, 2016)
- First-Generation College Students Excel with TRIO Program (May 27, 2016)
- 4 Crucial Conversations to Have with Your Kids Before College (May 28, 2016)
- How is a Certificate Program Different From a Degree? (May 30, 2016)
- Credit Hours: Everything You Need to Know About Credit Hours (December 16, 2022)
June
- How Do Need-based Aid and Merit-based Aid Differ? (June 1, 2016)
- Questions About Scholarships? We Have the Answers (June 2, 2016)
- What is a Student Loan? (June 3, 2016)
- What is Expected Family Contribution? (June 4, 2016)
- Questions About Work Study? We Have the Answers (June 6, 2016)
- What is FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? (June 8, 2016)
- What are the Requirements to Apply for Grants? (June 10, 2016)
- What is Financial Aid and How Do I Apply? (June 10, 2016)
- What Does Financial Need Mean for College Students? (June 11, 2016)
- What is a Federal Direct Stafford Loan? (June 12, 2016)
- Answers to Your Questions About Financial Aid (June 12, 2016)
- A Seat of Power: Wallace F. Bennett's Senate Chair (June 13, 2016)
- What is a University? (June 15, 2016)
- What is Higher Education or Post-Secondary Education? (June 15, 2016)
- Answers to Your Questions About Tuition and Student Fees (June 17, 2016)
- What is a Transcript and How Do I Read It? (June 18, 2016)
- Explore Five More: Great Basin National Park (June 19, 2016)
- Questions About the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) (June 20, 2016)
- Post-Secondary Degree Options After High School (June 20, 2016)
- The HOPE Pantry (Helping Our People Eat) (June 22, 2016)
- Online Graduate Studies: A Perfect Fit for the Working Professional (June 27, 2016)
- Blog: Renting to SUU Students (June 27, 2016)
- College Terms and Definitions to Know Before You Enroll (June 29, 2021)
- How Long is a Semester in College? (July 6, 2021)
July
- 5 Reasons Why SUU is the Place to Play Pokémon Go (July 12, 2016)
- Explore Five More: Grand Canyon North Rim (July 21, 2016)
- Mentoring Future Business Leaders (July 28, 2016)
- Explore 5 More: Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument (July 28, 2016)
- Welcome to the Home of the SUU Thunderbirds (July 29, 2016)
August
- Top 10 National Leadership Conference (August 1, 2016)
- Will the Olympic Team Suffer for Replacing Candace Parker? (August 5, 2016)
- Finding a Job on Campus (August 10, 2016)
- Five Things You Didn’t Know About the Ancient Olympics (August 12, 2016)
- Twenty-One Highlights From Summer 2016 at SUU (August 16, 2016)
- 11 Ways to Make Living On-Campus Easier (August 16, 2016)
- 7 Tips to Surviving the Engineering Program at SUU (August 22, 2016)
- Advice for Incoming Freshmen From President Wyatt (August 28, 2016)
September
- Utah College and University Fight Songs (September 9, 2016)
- Suicide Prevention Week Events and Resources (September 14, 2016)
- Debate Battle: 5 Strategies Politicians Use (September 26, 2016)
- 20 Strides Made by SUU in the 2015-16 School Year (September 27, 2016)
- SUU Named Among 100 Best College Buys in America (September 29, 2016)
- A Conversation with a Senior Economics Major (September 30, 2016)
- 10 Essentials of an Outdoor Recreation Major (September 30, 2016)
- Five Tips to Succeed as a Music Major in College (September 30, 2016)
- T-Bird Parents: College Care Package Ideas and Tips (October 1, 2021)
October
- Deals and Discounts for Students in Cedar City (October 5, 2016)
- 16 Things to do in Cedar City in the Fall (October 10, 2016)
- Local Musician Makes Career Strides With Communication Degree (October 10, 2016)
- How to Tell if a Politician is Lying (October 18, 2016)
- Faculty Friday; Meet Dr. Matt Nickerson, Library & Jumpstart (October 20, 2016)
- DIY Halloween Costumes for College Students (October 24, 2016)
- Hamilton's America: A Historian's Perspective (October 24, 2016)
- How to be an Accounting Major in 12 Steps (October 25, 2016)
- Four Ghosts That Haunt Campus Year Round (October 25, 2016)
- From Washington to the West: A Conversation with Chris Stewart (October 27, 2016)
- Students Take Frankenstein-Inspired Study Abroad (October 28, 2016)
- 10 Pointers for Biology Majors, from College to Career Paths (October 28, 2016)
November
- Southern Utah University Blog | Choose the Right Major (November 1, 2016)
- 4 Advantages for Completing an Honors Program (November 1, 2016)
- Faculty Friday; Meet Dr. Ravi Roy, Public Administration (November 4, 2016)
- Supporting Our Veterans (November 10, 2016)
- A Letter from President Wyatt; 2016 Election Results (November 11, 2016)
- SUU Launches Care and Support Team: CAST (November 11, 2016)
- International Affairs Helps Develop Student Leaders (November 14, 2016)
- 3 Reasons to be an Art Education Major (November 15, 2016)
- 10 Guidelines for Majoring in Chemistry (November 16, 2016)
- Faculty Friday; Meet Michiko Kobayashi, Education (November 18, 2016)
- International Student with a Passion for Leadership (November 21, 2016)
- 3 Simple Ways to Give Thanks All Year (November 22, 2016)
- Engineering Student Builds 3D House for Community Member (November 22, 2016)
- From Southern Utah University Fanatic to SUUSA President (November 25, 2016)
- Teaching About Early Republic Print Culture with Hamilton (November 29, 2016)
- Student Takes on More Than Traveling Abroad (November 29, 2016)
- Volunteering in China, a Life Changing Destination (November 29, 2016)
- Five Reasons to Vote This Election Season (October 20, 2020)
December
- 7 Steps to Graduate with a Spanish Degree (December 2, 2016)
- 7 Pasos Para Graduar con un Énfasis en el Español (December 2, 2016)
- Faculty Friday; Meet Bruce Haslem, Finance (December 2, 2016)
- 8 Ways to Support Your Student Through Finals Week (December 8, 2016)
- Underwater Photography; A Blending of Two Passions (December 8, 2016)
- Research Takes Professor to Guatemala (December 8, 2016)
- Good Luck With Finals Week, Thunderbirds! (December 9, 2016)
- Faculty Friday; Meet Dr. Jacqualine Grant, Biology (December 13, 2016)
- The Top 3 Christmas Light Displays in Cedar City (December 13, 2016)
- Things to do in Cedar City in the Winter (December 14, 2016)
- Intercultural Communications Service Learning Project (December 16, 2016)
- Alumni Expand Outdoor Opportunities in Cedar City (December 20, 2016)
- Faculty Friday; Meet Abigail Larson, Physical Education (December 22, 2016)