UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | April 12, 2026

Author: Annie Muirbrook

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Ashley Weber takes the crown at Utah Tech’s 104th Trailblazer Queen pageant

The 104th annual Trailblazer Queen pageant was held April 7 in the Dolores Doré Eccles Fine Arts Center. Students, faculty, staff and community filled the sold-out auditorium to cheer on the contestants. The crowned winner of the night, along with a $1,000 scholarship, was Ashley Weber, a junior marketing major from Layton. The following contestants […]

Music, skating, community — Roller Club encourages students to unwind

Stepping onto wheels and skating isn’t easy, but that’s exactly the point. The Roller Club at Utah Tech University is encouraging students to get out of their comfort zone. What started as an idea between coworkers has grown into a small community. The club meets every Tuesday from 8 to 10 p.m. at Classic Skating. […]

College of the Arts Dinner with the Dean strengthens student connections

Dinner with the Dean, an event held by the College of the Arts, gave students an opportunity to mingle with peers and talk with dean Jeff Jarvis. This event, held March 18 in the Gardner Student Center, gave students in the College of the Arts a chance to ask Jarvis personal questions while indulging in […]

Truth in Tuition: proposed 4.54% tuition increase, 6.45% student fee decrease

The annual Truth in Tuition was held Feb. 24 in the Dunford Auditorium, proposing a 4.54% increase in tuition and 6.45% decrease in student fees for the 2026-2027 school year. Bryant Flake, executive director of planning and budget, started the meeting with graphs and statistics regarding inflation for tuition. Flake said that Utah Tech University […]

Utah Tech University students take the stage for annual Black Student Union Poetry Slam

Slam Poetry, which originated from African American roots in the 1980s, is continuing to be a tradition at Utah Tech University. The Black Student Union, in collaboration with Alpha Pi Epsilon and Writers Block, hosted the annual Poetry Slam event Feb. 17 at the Gardner Student Center in the main ballroom. This event was held in honor of Black History […]

BSU events foster inclusion, connection during Black History Month at Utah Tech

Black History Month celebrates more than community at Utah Tech University; it celebrates standing together and inspiring the future. Black History Month at Utah Tech provides students with opportunities to reflect on African American history while fostering inclusivity and connection across campus. Events hosted by the Black Student Union aim to create spaces where students […]

America First Performing Arts Center set to open fall 2026 after major renovation

Two years after the start of remodeling the America First Performing Arts Center, previously known as the Cox Performing Arts Center, the Utah Tech University community can expect to see a reopening in the 2026 fall semester. The America First Performing Arts Center is in the final stages of renovation. The building, once completed, will have: […]

Dopamine Crash, Black Cat Parade win at Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands gave students more than a chance to listen to free music; students engaged in picking the crowd’s favorite and determined who the best band was. The free student-only event, hosted by the Utah Tech Student Association, was part of kick-off week and was the first Wednesday activity of the semester. Five bands […]