Imagine throwing yourself into a brand new job, and no one tells you whether or not you’re doing a good job. That’s kind of how college works. In order to make things easier for students striving to get good grades, grading websites and management systems like Canvas were invented. It’s easy to log in and check […]
Dixie State University representatives are adding more scholarships to increase spring enrollment and offer opportunities to students who attend in the spring. The three new scholarships added this spring are the Early Graduates from High School Scholarship, the Spring Back Scholarship, and the Fresh Start Scholarship. In addition to these new spring scholarships, David Roos, executive director of enrollment services, […]
The decision makers for Dixie State University’s new mascot and identity are continuing the process after a survey’s options were narrowed down to the the Sun Warriors, the Trailblazers and the Raptors. The survey included six options: the Raptors, the Marshals, the Rock Hounds, the Sun Warriors, the Wranglers, and the Trailblazers. Over 4,800 people voted for […]
The way men and women think is slightly different, but, overall, there isn’t much of a difference. I-Shan Yang, an assistant psychology professor, said updated research has shown men and women are a lot more similar than many believe. “According to the most updated neurobiology research, it shows that our brain actually possesses both (female […]
The communication degree and department at Dixie State University is changing due to growth of the department. The communication degree will be split into two degrees with a media studies degree and a communication studies degree and will be implemented in January. Brent Yergensen, associate dean and department chair for the communication department, said one reason the department is splitting is […]
Tis’ the season for bearded and scruffy men. I love good, thick facial hair on guys more than I love many things. But it’s hard to be a woman and continue wasting money on shaving items such as razors, shaving cream and waxing strips and not be a little envious of the opposite sex. Women’s […]
Some of Dixie State University’s students had the chance to represent the southern Utah region on “The Today Show” Monday. As part of Weatherman Al Roker’s race to earn the Guinness World Record title for Fastest Time to Report a Weather Forecast from all 50 U.S. states and the District of Colombia, nearly 50 DSU […]
Some of Dixie State University’s students will have the chance to represent the southern Utah region on the TODAY Show Monday. As part of TODAY show weatherman Al Roker’s race to earn the Guinness World Record title for Fastest Time to Report a Weather Forecast from All 50 U.S. States and the District of Colombia, students […]
Dixie State University’s honors program was awarded a $500,000 grant to help the experience of honors students on campus. The grant was awarded to the honors program by Dr. Craig Booth, a DSU alumnus and local medical practitioner. He said he wants to find ways to support the university and to leave a legacy for […]
Despite recent years of Dixie State University’s growth in students, enrollment numbers this year are down. Total headcount of students is down 67, a total of 0.78 percent from last year, according to a press release sent out by the public relations office. Compared to other schools in the state, Brigham Young University’s enrollment is […]
