SUU News for 2019
Explore the yearly archive of Southern Utah University (SUU) News and articles published during 2019. This page features the latest campus updates, student successes, and faculty achievements, organized chronologically by month.
These articles were published more than 3 years ago and might contain outdated information or broken links.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
- SUMA Rings in the New Year with New Hours (January 1, 2019)
- Naamah’s Ark Offers Opportunity for SUU’s CPVA Students (January 2, 2019)
- Freshman Wins Intramural Mock Trial Competition (January 2, 2019)
- Thunderbird Student-Athletes Attain 3.2 GPA Across All Sports (January 3, 2019)
- Rural Health Scholars Train Students in Suicide Prevention (January 7, 2019)
- IMPACT: SUU Art and Design Faculty and Alumni Show (January 8, 2019)
- Zach Larsen Named Phil Steele All-American (January 8, 2019)
- SUU Brings UMCA Institute and Academy to Cedar City (January 9, 2019)
- SUU Brings UMCA Institute to Cedar City (January 9, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events Presents Dr. James Aton, Faculty Lecture (January 10, 2019)
- Deputy AD Frank Pucher Accepts Position at Fresno State (January 10, 2019)
- New Springtime Classes Launch at SUU Community Education (January 11, 2019)
- Be In A Band, Landscape Your Home With SUU Community Education (January 11, 2019)
- Thunderbird Football Announces Series With Dixie State (January 11, 2019)
- SUU Provost Bradley J. Cook Named President of Snow College (January 11, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events: Off the Cuff Live! (January 15, 2019)
- Helping Clean Zion National Park During Government Shutdown (January 17, 2019)
- Get Away to Remote, Peaceful, Historic Road Creek Inn (January 18, 2019)
- President Wyatt Named Cedar City Man of the Year (January 18, 2019)
- Spark a New Calling with SUU, Stars and Shakespeare (January 23, 2019)
- Solutions for Higher Education | President Scott L Wyatt (January 23, 2019)
- Cinematic Voices- 2019 International Film Festival (January 23, 2019)
- Spark a New Calling with SUU, Stars and Shakespeare (January 24, 2019)
- Cleanup Service Project in Zion National Park (January 25, 2019)
- SUU Dance Presents Public Displays: A Dance Concert (January 25, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events: Amandine Gay 01/31/2019 (January 28, 2019)
- Parent/Child Learning Experiences at SUU Community Education 2019 (January 29, 2019)
- SUU Ranked Among Top 20 Colleges with Best Online Music Programs (January 30, 2019)
- Outdoor Recreation Major Publishes Paper on Space Travel Ethics (January 30, 2019)
February
- SUU Students Celebrate Identity Week (February 1, 2019)
- SUU Reapplying to be a Community Engaged Institution (February 4, 2019)
- University News | Research on the Birthplace of water in the universe (February 4, 2019)
- Cedar Reads 'The Princess Bride' 2019 Events (February 4, 2019)
- Classes for Parents and Educators Who Love to Teach Art to Youth (February 6, 2019)
- RHS serves as a Delegate of United Nations Youth Assembly (February 6, 2019)
- Orgs Boast Great Service Opportunities (February 7, 2019)
- Artist, Photographer, and Filmmaker to visit SUU Campus (February 8, 2019)
- Swing Into Spring With a Community Dance for Everybody (February 11, 2019)
- Historic Dual Enrollment Program Receives Final Approval (February 11, 2019)
- International Student Enrollment Reaches All Time High (February 12, 2019)
- Student Recognized by Women’s Network for Academic Excellence (February 12, 2019)
- Brett Young in Concert at SUU March 2019 (February 13, 2019)
- Anthropology Professor Finishes Third in 50k (February 20, 2019)
- Private Lives Presented at The Eileen and Allen Anes Theatre (February 21, 2019)
- Speech & Debate Brings Emotion and Comedy to SUU (February 21, 2019)
- Online MBA Program Ranked Second in State (February 21, 2019)
- Best Business Idea Competition Prize Winners (February 25, 2019)
- SUU Aviation Locate Lost Snowshoers Near Brian Head (February 25, 2019)
- Spice Up Your Kitchen With a Southern Utah Chef Cooking Class (February 26, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events: John Carreyrou | A Silicon Valley Secret (February 26, 2019)
- Drea Briggs Saves Friend from Quicksand, Earns Award for Valor (February 27, 2019)
- Sophomore Retention Rates Increase Through SOAR Program (February 27, 2019)
- Partnering with Marshall University in Aviation Training Program (February 28, 2019)
- SUU CPVA Advisory Board Provides Experiential Learning Opportunities (May 1, 2019)
March
- Zion Trio marks National Park’s 100th Anniversary (March 4, 2019)
- Masters of Business Analytics to be Offered at SUU (March 4, 2019)
- New Writing Center Designed and Researched by Students (March 5, 2019)
- Andrew Lloyd Webber Presented by SUU Opera and Orchestra (March 6, 2019)
- SUU Aviation Partners with Sundance Helicopters for Pilot Program (March 7, 2019)
- SUU Celebrates History with 2019 Founders Week (March 8, 2019)
- Provost Cook’s Final Lecture on Mormon and Muslim Commonality (March 8, 2019)
- Percussionist Lindsey Eastham Comes to Cedar City (March 11, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events: John Vaillant | The Tiger: True or False? (March 14, 2019)
- Longest Standing Utah University President Focuses on Growth (March 14, 2019)
- SUU Master of Accountancy Program Ranked Among Best in the Nation (March 15, 2019)
- More New, Fun Classes This April From SUU Community Education (March 19, 2019)
- 2019 Philosophy Conference Brings in Students Across the U.S. (March 19, 2019)
- Community Invited to 2019 Festival of Excellence at SUU (March 19, 2019)
- Knudsen Joins SUU’s Community Enrichment Team (March 20, 2019)
- Dr. Virginia Stitt Inducted Into UMEA Hall of Fame (March 20, 2019)
- SUU to Host Bryce Canyon Society Deming Leadership Forum (March 25, 2019)
- Anne Judd Inducted into the Hall of Honor (March 26, 2019)
- Entrepreneur in Residence Fosters Students’ Business Ideas (March 26, 2019)
- Savor the Arts with Jordan Youngberg (March 27, 2019)
- Diverse Sounds of SUU Small Ensembles (March 28, 2019)
- Groove Along with SUU’s Jazz Ensemble (March 28, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events: Paul Zak at 2019 Festival of Excellence (March 28, 2019)
- Utah Legislature Approves 3-Year Bachelor Degree Program at SUU (March 28, 2019)
- No Tuition or Fee Increase at Southern Utah University (March 29, 2019)
April
- 2019 April Fools: First Saltwater Aquarium to be Built (April 1, 2019)
- IHC Donates $60,000 to Diversity Scholarships for Nursing Students (April 2, 2019)
- School of Business Unveils New Minor (April 3, 2019)
- Campus Brings ADA Accessibility to Campus With Portal Entryways (April 3, 2019)
- Experience Community Travel with SUU and Learn Around the Globe (April 4, 2019)
- SUU Percussion Ensemble Celebrates Moments of Sunshine (April 4, 2019)
- Embark on Instinctive Travels with SUU’s Wind Symphony (April 4, 2019)
- Enjoy the Broadway Spectacle of 42nd Street at SUU (April 4, 2019)
- Sheida Soleimani: Medium of Exchange (April 4, 2019)
- Mechanical Engineering Student Named 2019 SUU Valedictorian (April 9, 2019)
- Kay Andersen Taps into Retirement with 42nd Street at SUU (April 11, 2019)
- Neal Marchant Discovered Finance at Southern Utah University (April 11, 2019)
- Range Club Takes on Competition at International Meeting (April 11, 2019)
- Melissa Stockwell Announced as SUU Commencement Speaker (April 12, 2019)
- CPVA Students Take The Last Yankee to Romania (April 12, 2019)
- Looking Back at Festival of Excellence Highlights (April 15, 2019)
- SUU Orchestra and Choirs Present Brahms’ German Requiem (April 16, 2019)
- Funding Secured for Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Hope (April 16, 2019)
- Cedar City Community Band to Make its Debut (April 17, 2019)
- Stephen Lisonbee Named SUU Executive Director of Regional Services (April 18, 2019)
- New Home for Geosciences Unveiled at SUU (April 22, 2019)
- SUU Selects New Birdhead Logo for University Brand (April 22, 2019)
- Accounting Major Named 2019 Business Valedictorian (April 24, 2019)
- Mathematics Major Named 2019 COSE Valedictorian (April 24, 2019)
- Athletic Training Graduate Named Education Valedictorian (April 24, 2019)
- Philosophy Student Honored To Be 2019 HSS Valedictorian (April 24, 2019)
- SIEL Names Kelsie Eddy as 2019 Valedictorian (April 24, 2019)
- College of Performing and Visual Arts Valedictorian, Angela Woods (April 24, 2019)
- 2019 SUU College Valedictorians Recognized (April 24, 2019)
- 2019 Honorary Degree Recipients Announced (April 29, 2019)
- Congratulations: Recognizing SUU Class of 2019 (April 29, 2019)
May
- Running for Hope Wins Best Short Doc at Utah Film Festival (May 1, 2019)
- Best of State Names SUU Top Educational Institution for Second Year (May 6, 2019)
- SUU Community Education Partners with North Elementary (May 6, 2019)
- Dean Robert Eves to Serve as Interim Provost (May 6, 2019)
- Campus Makes Large Donation to Destroyed Library in Brazil (May 7, 2019)
- SUU Greenhouse Hosts Annual Plant Sale for 2019 (May 8, 2019)
- SUU Students Win Get Healthy Utah Marketing Competition (May 9, 2019)
- 2019 Summer Guided Adventures (May 9, 2019)
- Trace Adkins Performs in 2019 Tour Concert at SUU (May 10, 2019)
- Biology Grad Receives Full Ride Military Scholarship to Dental School (May 13, 2019)
- Fresh Living Interview with SUU Community on the Go (May 13, 2019)
- SUU Releases Spring 2019 Dean's List (May 17, 2019)
- SUU Employee Awarded 2019 Librarian of the Year (May 17, 2019)
- Freshman Takes First at the Regions Breakaway Championship (May 20, 2019)
- New Dean for the College of Science and Engineering (May 20, 2019)
- SUU Earns Recognition for Best Online Masters In Sports Conditioning (May 21, 2019)
- Gone with the Rain: Chalk the Walk Festival (May 24, 2019)
- SUU Grad is One of Six to Receive Fellowship to Ohio State (May 28, 2019)
- Improve Your Golf Game at the 2019 Utah Summer Games (May 28, 2019)
- Plain White T’s to Headline Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremonies (May 29, 2019)
- Kick Off Your Summer with Free Movies and Party in the Park (May 31, 2019)
- SUU Hosts Free Philosophy Summer Camp (May 31, 2019)
- Rocky Mountain Power Supports First-Generation Students (August 9, 2019)
June
- Online Master of Interdisciplinary Studies Ranked 3rd in Nation (June 5, 2019)
- SUU Offers New Scholarship to Help Students Go Back to School (June 7, 2019)
- Father’s Day Adventure awaits in Community Education Class (June 9, 2019)
- SUU Ranked Best Public Nursing Program in Utah (June 10, 2019)
- SUU Professor Publishes Spanish Poetry Collection (June 13, 2019)
- Firework Incident at Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremonies (June 17, 2019)
- SUU Alumni Accepted For Peace Corps Service (June 18, 2019)
- SUU Receives Reaccreditation from NASAD (June 24, 2019)
- First Annual Paiute Educational Access Camp Experience (June 24, 2019)
- SUU Graduate Competes on American Ninja Warrior (June 25, 2019)
July
- SUU Student Earns Big Bang Internship at Los Alamos Laboratory (July 8, 2019)
- SUU Discontinues the Required EDGE Program (July 16, 2019)
- Cedar City Council Primary Candidate Forum to be Held at SUU (July 18, 2019)
- Community Education Love Where you Art Outdoor Painting Workshop (July 19, 2019)
- Academics is a Priority with SUU Gymnastics (July 26, 2019)
- Musicians to Perform at Main Street Park with New Community Band (July 26, 2019)
- SUU Earns National Recognition as 2019 College of Distinction (July 30, 2019)
August
- SUU Nutrition Major Takes Health Supplies to Mexico (August 1, 2019)
- Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $25,000 to SUU (August 2, 2019)
- Rocky Mountain Power Supports First-Generation Students (August 9, 2019)
- Visit London and Italy with SUU’s Community Travel Program (August 19, 2019)
- SUU Receives $1 Million Grant to Combat the Opioid Crisis (August 20, 2019)
- SUU Community Education Announces New Fall Class Lineup (August 22, 2019)
- Southern Utah University Cuts Tuition for Online Programs (August 22, 2019)
- Southern Utah University Hosts 32nd Annual Utah Rural Summit (August 23, 2019)
- Washington Monthly Ranks SUU in Top 50 for Affordable Tuition (August 30, 2019)
- @SUUTBirds Ranked Among Top 10 for Social Media Engagement (August 30, 2019)
September
- New Agreement Encouraging Remote Working from Rural Utah (September 3, 2019)
- Herbert Stresses Innovation on Day 2 of Utah Rural Summit (September 4, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Presents Erika Sánchez for Hispanic Heritage Month (September 4, 2019)
- SUU #1 Public University in Utah for Lowest Student Debt (September 4, 2019)
- NEH Awards SUU Grants Amounting to Nearly $200,000 (September 5, 2019)
- SUU Student Earns 1st Place at SkillsUSA Championships (September 6, 2019)
- U.S. News Ranks SUU Among Top 10 for Lowest Student Debt (September 9, 2019)
- Students Bring the Thunder for Annual Homecoming Week (September 10, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events Presents Sculptor Al Farrow (September 11, 2019)
- SUU Professor Receives International Teaching Scholar Award (September 13, 2019)
- Annual Alumni Banquet Honors Three SUU Alumni (September 13, 2019)
- Southern Utah University Named a 'Great College to Work For' (September 17, 2019)
- Graduate Reaches #2 on Amazon Music (September 17, 2019)
- Call for Participants: Join in a Monstrous Concert (September 18, 2019)
- Mormon and Cedar City History Come Alive at Author Reading (September 20, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events Presents Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends (September 23, 2019)
- Student Project to Improve Algerian Agriculture (September 25, 2019)
- Agriculture Club to Host the FFA Contest (September 25, 2019)
- Aviation Program Spreads Its Wings with Renaming of College (September 27, 2019)
October
- Grace A. Tanner Lecture in Human Values Presents Vijay Gupta (September 19, 2019)
- Southern Utah University Celebrates Double-Digit Growth (October 2, 2019)
- SUU Rocketry Team Places 3rd in International Competition (October 7, 2019)
- SUU Faculty and Staff Ride from Salt Lake to Saint George (October 8, 2019)
- SUU Named Best Public Nursing School in Utah (October 8, 2019)
- Small Business Development Center Advisor Receives Award (October 10, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events Presents Diandra Leslie-Pelecky (October 10, 2019)
- Heather Ogden named Dean of Students at SUU (October 10, 2019)
- Fulbright Scholar Teaches American Literature in Taiwan (October 14, 2019)
- Online MBA Program Becoming More Affordable and Accessible (October 16, 2019)
- SUU Retention Rate Increases by Double-Digits (October 17, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events: Kavitha A. Davidson (October 18, 2019)
- SUU Presents at American Chemical Society's National Meeting (October 18, 2019)
- Online Degrees Named Among Most Affordable in the Nation (October 23, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events Presents Alex Stone (October 28, 2019)
- New Accelerated Online Master’s Degree Programs (October 28, 2019)
- SUU Students Pilot Skin Cancer Project with Area Cosmetologists (October 31, 2019)
November
- SUU to Host Sixth Annual Family Matters Conference (November 1, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events Presents Chuck Aaron (November 1, 2019)
- Professor Receives Organic Syntheses Grant to Fund Student Research (November 4, 2019)
- SUU’s Online Master of Sports Medicine Ranked Sixth in the Nation (November 7, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events Presents Shayna Begay, Aerospace Engineer (November 8, 2019)
- Marketing Communication Office Welcomes Two New Team Members (November 11, 2019)
- $40,000 Grant Supports STEM Activities for First-Gen Students (November 13, 2019)
- University News | International Education Week (November 14, 2019)
- A.P.E.X. Events Presents Steve Blumenthal (November 18, 2019)
- Silver Seal Award for Excellence in Student Voter Engagement (November 18, 2019)
- SUU Community Education Wraps Up First Year (November 20, 2019)
- TEDx Event at Southern Utah University (November 20, 2019)
- Community on the Go Returns from Battle of the Bulge (November 21, 2019)
- Christmas Concert to Highlight 2019 Community Talent Showcase (November 21, 2019)
- New Educational Foundations & Policies for Education Majors (November 25, 2019)
- Piano Monster Brings Music & Opportunity to Cedar City Stage (November 26, 2019)
- SUU Music Concert Brings Unity to the Holidays (November 26, 2019)
December
- SUU Student Investors Bring Home Gold (December 9, 2019)
- Best Friends Announces 1st University Leadership Program (December 10, 2019)
- Graduate Student Presents at Conference on Interdisciplinary Studies (December 16, 2019)
- Rita Osborn Named Utah Rural Health Community Star (December 16, 2019)
- IIC Provides Record Number of Internship Pathways for SUU Students (December 16, 2019)
- SUU Receives Awards for New Community Programs (December 27, 2019)