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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...

WSU closes its doors through the end of summer semester. (Pixabay).

WSU goes online only for the summer

Jennifer Greenlee March 26, 2020

The WSU summer semester will be held in an online-only format for the summer semester, scheduled from May 4 - Aug. 7, due to the public health crisis caused by COVID-19.An email by the office of Student...

WSU announces the first confirmed case of coronavirus on campus.

Coronavirus on campus

Jennifer Greenlee March 22, 2020

The first case of coronavirus in a WSU student was officially announced on March 21, alongside 135 cases that have been diagnosed in Utah, according the Utah Department of Health. The student who...

Summer weather on the Weber State University Ogden Campus. May 31, 2019. (WSU)

Weber State University is closing its doors

Francia Benson March 16, 2020

Weber State University sent the latest WSU Code Purple regarding the pandemic, COVID-19. To comply with the federal guidelines, the University is adopting new measures that are going to be effective immediately.University...

WSU suspends classes until March 17. (Pixabay).

WSU suspends classes until March 17, goes online after

Jennifer Greenlee March 12, 2020

Weber State University announced that all classes will move to an online only format starting on Wednesday, March 18 through the end of spring semester at 10:40 a.m. on March 12 to limit the spread of...

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,...

The team behind Pump Socks collects their cash award for placing first in the High School Jumpstart competition. (Adam Rubin / The Signpost)

Jumpstart High School entrepreneurship competition

Adam Rubin February 12, 2020

Utah high school students with viable business concepts competed as finalists in the state-wide High School Jumpstart Entrepreneurship Competition for WSU scholarships and cash awards on Feb. 8 at WSU...

Baking a dream in Finland

Baking a dream in Finland

Francisco Ruiz February 1, 2020

In 2016, a Finnish café wanted to sell pumpkin pie to its customers to celebrate Halloween. The café faced a big obstacle. Most Finnish people did not even know what pumpkin pie was or had any...

Jacqueline Auffant and Armando Zubia, representatives for Focus Services, look to recruit Weber State students at the Spring Career and Internship Fair held on Tuesday at WSU's main campus. (Robert Lewis / The Signpost)

Pursuing a career with personality

Marisa Nelson February 1, 2020

Finding a career after graduation requires more than just luck or a long list of skills. Employers look for students who take initiative, who are team players and are willing to put themselves out there. The...

Students talk with a representative from Give Me A Chance about opportunties available with their organization at the Volunteer Fair held at WSU's main campus on Wednesday. (Robert Lewis  The Signpost)

Volunteer opportunities abound in Weber/Davis County

Miles Shaw February 1, 2020

Volunteering can be a great experience for many students. Even if a student may need community service hours for a class or they just enjoy helping others in need such as tutoring kids at a school, the...

The WSU Career Services Center helps students on campus find a variety of different kinds of internships. (Nikki Dorber)

Seeking internships non-traditionally

Weston Sleight January 29, 2020

Today, most employers want students to have an internship in their field of study and apply what is learned in the classroom in a professional setting. Career Services held a Non-Traditional Internship...

Career Services helps to kickstart college learning experiences

Career Services helps to kickstart college learning experiences

Aubrielle Degn January 25, 2020

Getting a degree helps students gain all kinds of skills and experience, but students often run into challenges when trying to land a job after graduation. Finding a major and a career may seem difficult,...

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