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Achieving a healthy work-life balance

Adam Rubin March 13, 2022

Weber State University's first professional development event of the semester was a highlight on finding balance in all of the different aspects of life in the modern era on March 2.The event was presented...

Nathan Chen wins gold in the 2022 Olympics. Photo credit: MGN

Do you know your news? Feb. 15

Alexandrea Bonilla February 14, 2022

1. Nathan Chen became the second American man to win a gold medal in men’s figure skating in several years. Exactly how many years has it been since the last gold medal was won by Evan Lysacek?A....

The Professional Devaluation Scale showcases the rate at which different disadvantaged groups are devalued, or harrassed, in professional workplaces. Photo credit: Lexie Andrew

Un desequilibrio en el STEM

Andres Rodriguez January 31, 2022

El campo STEM es un campo muy necesario, pero lleno de desigualdades. A menudo, cuando las personas piensan en este campo, solo piensan en los hombres blancos heterosexuales que constituyen la mayoría...

Eric Cech presents a graph breaking down the percentage of different racial and ethnic groups who have a bachelor's degree, a doctorate degree and those who are employed. Photo credit: Lexie Andrew

An imbalance in STEM

Lexie Andrew January 31, 2022

Confronting topics of diversity and equality in the STEM field, Erin Cech, an associate professor of sociology and mechanical engineering departments at the University of Michigan, held a lecture over...

Associate Professor Erin Cech spoke on Jan. 25.

Passion, privilege and problems

Catie Weimer January 26, 2022

Erin Cech, associate professor in the sociology and mechanical engineering departments at the University of Michigan, spoke about her research on passion in connection to work on Jan. 25 for Weber State...

Encontrando empleo durante la Gran Renuncia

Encontrando empleo durante la Gran Renuncia

Addison Weeks November 29, 2021

Para muchos trabajadores, COVID-19 cambió su forma de vivir cuando les asignaron trabajar desde sus casas. Ahora, con una vacuna disponible, los empleadores están pidiendo a los empleados que...

Finding a job amid the Great Resignation

Finding a job amid the Great Resignation

Lexie Andrew November 29, 2021

For many workers, COVID-19 changed their way of life when they moved to remote work. Now, with a vaccine available, employers are asking their employees to come back to the office. However, many workers...

Weber State University instructor Blair Newbold shows students from Roy High School around the electric vehicle garage at Weber State's Davis Campus on Sept. 17. Photo credit: Weber State University

Going electric with automotive mechanics

Claire Young October 25, 2021

The Automotive Strategic Workforce Initiative at Weber State University is a new program designed to prepare automotive and engineering students to operate on electric and hybrid vehicles in the workforce.The...

Internships help students gain the necessary skills, portfolio, experience and education to enter the workforce confidently. Photo credit: Blythe Evans

Employment concern? Learn and intern

Claire Young September 22, 2021

Internships are one of the many tools Weber State provides to help students gain the skills and experience they need to prepare for their careers post-graduation. For some degrees, they are a requirement...

Wildcat MicroFund helps aspiring entrepreneurs form business ideas, learn to present them and helps fund entrepreneurs to make their vision a reality. Photo credit: Suazo Business Center

Wildcat MicroFund se ramifica para ayudar a la comunidad de habla hispana

Andres Rodriguez March 15, 2021

Llegará un momento en la vida en el que se necesitará ayuda, especialmente con los futuros esfuerzos. El Wildcat MicroFund está aquí para brindar esa ayuda a los próximos aspirantes...

Wildcat MicroFund is expanding their outreach to Spanish-speakers to better help the underrepresented Hispanic community. Photo credit: Suazo Business Center

Wildcat MicroFund branches out to help Spanish-speaking community

Lissete Landaverde March 15, 2021

There will come a time in life where one needs help, especially with future business endeavors. The Wildcat MicroFund is here to provide that help to aspiring entrepreneurs. The Wildcat MicroFund is a...

Mary Mapes, an American journalist who is responsible for breaking the story that exposed abuses of prisoners at a CIA-run prison in Abu Ghraib, was a guest speaker at Weber State.  (Nikki Dorber / The Signpost)

On truth and journalism: former “60 Minutes” producer speaks at WSU

Caitlyn Nichols February 24, 2021

Nearly a year after she was first scheduled to come and speak at Weber State University, nationally-renowned journalist Mary Mapes presented on her story and about modern journalism over Zoom on Feb. 23.Mapes...

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