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Police officer fatally shot in Ogden

Francia Benson May 30, 2020

Nathan Lyday, an Ogden police officer, was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call in Ogden on May 28. Another officer with adult probation and parole was also struck with gunfire and...

WSU students receive CARES Act money for summer and fall semesters. (WSU)

WSU distributes CARES Act money to students

Jennifer Greenlee May 26, 2020

Many Weber State University students are eligible for funds from the recent Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act after it was signed into law at the end of March, providing WSU with $11,714,226.The...

WSU announced that the withdrawal deadline has been moved to April 17. (WSU)

Spring semester withdrawal deadlines extended

Adam Rubin March 30, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Student Affairs announced on March 17 that the Class Withdrawal Extension is now officially April 17. WSU faculty and staff have responded to the crisis...

A traveler wears a mask in the international terminal of Chicago O'Hare International Airport on March 3, 2020.

Do you know your news? Spring Break

Jennifer Greenlee March 6, 2020

1. Which democratic candidates dropped out of the presidential primary between Feb. 28 and March 6?a. Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer, Mike Bloombergb. Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar,...

Benjamin Ferney (WSU)

The results are in

Jennifer Greenlee March 1, 2020

The Weber State University Student Association announced the election results for the executive and legislative officers for the 2020-2021 school year on Feb. 28 during the annual Weber’s Got Talent. However,...

Students, staff, faculty and Weber State community members climb Mt. Ogden for the annual homecoming hike on October 5, 2019.
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Q&A with President Brad Mortensen

Marisa Nelson January 4, 2020

With Weber State University President Brad Mortensen's inauguration set for Founder's Day, Jan. 7, The Signpost took the opportunity to sit down with him and introduce him to the student body. Where did...

Ravi Krovi will begin his tenure as WSU provost on March 1, 2020. (WSU)

WSU announces new provost

Jennifer Greenlee October 22, 2019

Ravi Krovi was announced as the new provost and vice president of Academic Affairs for Weber State University. Prior to the announcement on Oct. 22, Krovi was at the University of Akron where he has filled...

Renowned primatologist and animal-rights activist Jane Goodall has a new book, "Hope for Animals and Their World," a collection of conservation success stories.  (Akira Suwa/Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT)

Mountain Towns 2030 Summit, with Jane Goodall and Paul Hawken

Ashlynd Greenwood October 4, 2019

Jane Goodall and Paul Hawken visited Park City on Oct. 2 for the Mountain Towns 2030 Net-Zero Summit. Goodall and Hawken left the audience with a beautiful message and sense of hope in regard to the current...

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Coming home for Homecoming

Caitlyn Nichols October 4, 2019

Homecoming week is fast approaching, and this year it features a special emphasis on keeping traditions alive at Weber State University. WSUSA Student Body President, Bret Alexander, said that this whole...

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Building a better world and a better self

Deborah Wilber October 4, 2019

More than 134 Weber State University alumni have served in the Peace Corps since it was founded in 1961. WSU graduate Danielle Collier is one of 790 to work in North Macedonia as a Peace Corps volunteer. This...

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United through traditions

Marisa Nelson October 3, 2019

Weber State University has a variety of ways to get involved and traditions that can give students a true Wildcat experience. Recently the Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Association have released...

Candidate for Provost, Ravi Krovi, talks about student success in Lindquist Hall (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

Filling WSU’s Provost Position

Adam Rubin October 3, 2019

The week of Sept. 23 wrapped up the last of the provost candidate’s presentations. Weber State University’s Provost Madonne Miner’s position was opened to new candidates, as she will...

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