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The first cohort graduating with the Doctorate of Nursing Practice gathers together on Zoom for presentations. Photo credit: Holly Wright

The first group of Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares to lead the future

Caitlyn Nichols April 5, 2021

Weber State University’s first doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, began in fall 2019. This spring, 12 students make up the first cohort to graduate with this high-level degree. According...

A variety of class options are offered by the community education center. Photo credit: Kierstynn King

Conquering the stress of COVID-19

Kierstynn King March 31, 2021

Weber State University is partnering with the Utah Strong program to offer a series of classes geared towards helping people handle COVID-19 stress.The courses began March 30 and will run through April...

On Feb 25, 2021, University of Utah professor William Smith gave a presentation to Weber State on the education of Black History and why it is needed in society today. (ISRAEL CAMPA/The Signpost)

A discussion of scientific racism and racial battle fatigue

Kierstynn King March 1, 2021

University of Utah professor William Smith posed two questions during his virtual speech on Black History Month on Feb. 23: "Why do we need Black History Month?" and "Why do we need Black history?" The...

The Leprechaun Dash race will be held virtually March 1-12, with a virtual awards ceremony on March 13. Photo credit: Pixabay

Gone in a flash with the Leprechaun Dash

Ally Nelson February 24, 2021

In 2020, Weber State Campus Recreation created a series of virtual races for students and their families to participate in. The series continues this year and will include the Leprechaun Dash 5K, Pioneer...

Weber State is holding Mindful Meditation sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. virtually. (Aubree Eckhardt // The Signpost)

Opinion – Kicking back and relaxing with some mindful meditation

Kierstynn King February 22, 2021

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the best when it comes to relaxing — and I mean really relaxing. Living with five other people makes finding moments to relax difficult, which is why I was a...

A view of Ogden, Utah from the Waterfall Canyon Trail (Robert Lewis / The Signpost) Photo credit: Signpost Archives

The opportunity to serve locally this spring break

Kierstynn King February 3, 2021

The Alternative Breaks Team, hosted by the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL), has provided Weber State University students with the opportunity to volunteer in trips around the country and the...

Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson visits COVID -19 experimental vaccination sites throughout the state of Utah, including the Dee Event Center in Weber County.  (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

Lt. Gov. visits campus as vaccines roll out to Weber and Morgan counties

Caitlyn Nichols January 20, 2021

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson visited the Weber-Morgan COVID-19 vaccination site in the Dee Events Center on the Weber State University campus on Jan. 20.The visit was part of Henderson’s tour of...

Students can find fresh sushi prepared here on Weber State University's campus (Steven Clift / The Signpost

COVID-19 makes changes to on-campus dining

Ben Ferney January 15, 2021

Weber State University's dining services has been struggling to keep up revenue throughout the pandemic, while students have even more complaints. Sodexo, which runs the campus dining services,...

Massage chairs in the Stress Relief Center at the Swenson Gym. (Sara Parker / The Signpost)

Say yes to relieving stress

Ally Nelson November 30, 2020

With finals approaching, along with managing online classes during COVID-19, student stress levels are high.A group of researchers from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Harvard Medical...

Weber State is offering COVID-19 testing in Ballroom C of the Shepherd Union Building. (BriElle Harker / The Signpost) Photo credit: BriElle Harker

WSU tests students weekly

Sarah Earnshaw November 11, 2020

WSU will be providing COVID-19 tests for students to be tested weekly as directed by Gov. Gary Herbert. Video created by Sarah Earnshaw.

WSU implements new guidelines

Jennifer Greenlee November 9, 2020

Starting on Nov. 16, Weber State University will have COVID-19 tests for the campus community to be tested on a weekly basis.Gov. Gary Herbert announced on Nov. 8 that all universities would need to have...

In the past, Alzheimer's Foundation of America has been able to hold their educational conferences in person. (Courtesy of AFA)

Educating America about Alzheimer’s disease

Kierstynn King November 2, 2020

November is Alzheimer’s awareness month, and on Nov. 10, The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will host a free, virtual, educational conference for Utah residents as part of its national Educating...

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