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Students flipping their tassels as they graduate. Photo taken in 2016.

WSU spring 2024 graduation: What to know

Saria Harris, Reporter April 9, 2024

During the last week of April, Weber State University will be holding a general commencement for all students graduating, along with separate convocation ceremonies for the individual colleges on campus. Tassels...

Audience members of the Senate Meeting take notes and follow along with topics being discussed at the Senate Meeting.

Proposed WSUSA Constitution amendments

Parham Kermani, Reporter December 5, 2023

The Weber State University Student Association met on Nov. 27 and heard new legislation proposals that would amend the WSUSA constitution if passed. Some of the proposals include eligibility of transfer...

New graduates from the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions take part in commencement ceremonies at the Dee Events Center on Dec. 17, 2021.

Nuevas graduadas de la escuela de carreras médicas Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke participan en las ceremonias inaugurales en el centro de eventos Dee el 17 de diciembre de 2021.

Graduation convocations

Lucas Moore, Reporter November 28, 2023

Weber State University will hold the convocation ceremonies for fall semester graduates on Dec. 15. Convocations are held every fall and spring for each of the different colleges on campus. Convocation...

Students receiving their diplomas at their graduation ceremony. Photo taken in 2016.

Spring 2023 convocation times

McKinna Baird, Reporter April 11, 2023

At the end of every semester, individual colleges at Weber State University prepare for their convocations. The common thought is that commencement is the sole graduation ceremony, but there is the larger...

Horario de la convocatoria de primavera 2023

Daniela Imbrett, Traductor April 11, 2023

Al final de cada semestre, las facultades individuales de Weber State University se preparan para sus convocatorias. Mucha gente cree que la entrega de diplomas es la única ceremonia de graduación, pero...

WSUSA Executive Vice President Garrett Potokar speaking to attendees of the student senate meeting on Jan. 30. during the most recent senate meeting on Feb. 13 there were many conversations about financial concerns as budgets are dwindling.

The student senate discusses dwindling funds

Sky Mundell, Reporter February 21, 2023

The senate meetings on Feb. 6 and Feb. 13 were centered around discussions of how the student senate will dispense the available funding to other parties on campus who request assistance. Conversation...

WSU students took a seat in the senate meeting.

Bills and budgets: Student senate talks funding

Sky Mundell, Reporter February 2, 2023

Weber State University’s student senate meeting on Jan. 30 focused on bills and funding requests that will be voted on in the near future. The first bill was introduced by Jessica Dye, the veteran student...

Wide-scale COVID-19 testing for students and employees at Weber State University began on Nov. 10. Photo credit: Weber State University

Get educated on immunology with HAS 3980

Lucas Moore March 24, 2021

In the spring 2021 semester, Weber State University offered the HAS 3980, “Immunology of COVID-19” course. In this class, students learn and interpret the hard facts of pandemics, viruses and...

Each color tassel worn at WSU graduate ceremonies has a unique meaning. (Pexel)

Now we don our graduation apparel: The meaning behind the colors

Caitlyn Nichols November 28, 2019

At graduation ceremonies, graduates don their caps and robes, stoles and cords and a number of other significant decorations. The multicolored tassels aren't just for show, though: there's a meaning behind...

Saying sayonara to Science Lab

Saying sayonara to Science Lab

Tori Waltz April 4, 2019

Weber State University is officially saying goodbye to one of its most iconic structures: Science Lab Building. A shell of its former self, the now vacant property is set to be demolished over the summer. According...

NEW YORK - JUNE 7: American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson attends an FYC event for National Geographic's "StarTalk" at Metrograph on June 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Anthony Behar/National Geographic/PictureGroup/Sipa USA)

Science idols inspire Wildcat faculty

Zac Watts November 15, 2018

Like any professional endeavor, good science is often the result of collaboration, mentorship and inspiration. Sometimes, these influencers are prominent scientists, sometimes personal mentors. Dr....

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Student success STEMs from scholarship lottery

Ryan Marion November 15, 2018

Weber State University student-hopefuls who participated in Weber Science Day on Nov. 10 were randomly selected to win scholarships. Weber Science Day is a yearly event hosted at Tracy Hall Science...

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