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Brown and proud at Latinx grad ceremony

Sharon Valverde Vargas November 28, 2019

Weber State’s Office of Access & Diversity and MEChA organization are hosting their second Latinx graduation ceremony in spring 2020, celebrating the achievements of the WSU Latinx community. The...

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From non-trad student to graduating student

Kierstynn King November 28, 2019

Whether it’s marriage, divorce, children, age or multiple jobs, non-traditional students at Weber State University face various obstacles demanding their time and attention, which can impede progress...

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Performance art skills apply to more than just musical careers

Francisco Ruiz November 28, 2019

High schools and universities across the U.S. are emphasizing STEM learning, and schools that come up short in the budget often look to ma ke cuts to music programs. Also, arts and humanities majors often...

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Faculty bids farewell to Weber State

Ashlynd Greenwood April 12, 2019

Graduation is an accomplishment many students look forward to throughout their college careers. However, it can also be an exciting time for professors beginning a new journey to retirement. This semester,...

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Dressing to impress: graduation attire explained

Kainoa Nunez April 12, 2019

Wildcats may bleed purple, but when it comes to graduation at Weber State University, there are many other colors that students wear with pride — each with its own unique meaning. During the commencement...

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International students overcome trials and tribulations

Danya Gil January 31, 2019

Maintaining the determination to finish a degree can be daunting to some students, but often they have the support of their family, friends and previous life mentors to help them prevail. Unfortunately,...

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Gearing up toward success

Danya Gil January 16, 2019

Parents, junior high and high school students came together to support students’ success towards higher education at WSU Davis for WSU’s GEAR UP Family Night on Jan. 15. GEAR UP (Gaining Early...

Weber graduates are in this together

Weber graduates are in this together

Daryn Steed December 12, 2018

Four years ago, I sat down for my first class at Weber State. It was intro to literature, and my professor didn’t make us go around the room to share fun facts that aren’t ever fun, so we were...

International Student Senator Chukwuebuka Odu presents question on international student regulations. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Where do you go, I wanna know

Deborah Wilber December 7, 2018

The International Student and Scholar Center continues to defend their actions in placing student accounts on hold. Currently, international students provide financial documentation to show they can afford...

Centuries-old graduation traditions

Centuries-old graduation traditions

Daryn Steed April 14, 2018

Graduation caps and gowns symbolize the perseverance and hard work the student applied during their college career, and their origin dates back centuries.The tradition of wearing a gown, which is technically...

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Student involvement transitions into the workplace

Alyson Johnson April 13, 2018

Graduation, a day that every college student looks forward to with anticipation and apprehension, is only the beginning of a long path of opportunities. Life outside of college classes and homework is...

Graduates with a degree in engineering have career opportunities after college. (Flickr)

Abundant opportunities for engineering grads

Chris Nichols December 1, 2017

Engineering students spend their college careers learning how mechanics, technology and scientific interactions work. Once their time at a university is finished, the question arises: what can a student...

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