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Weber State University students, faculty, families and community members gather to celebrate the new graduates from the Dumke College of Health Professions at the Dee Events Center on December 16, 2022.

WSU alumni success: Michelle Knight

Jacey Roe, Reporter November 28, 2023

Weber State University's alumni are leaving an everlasting mark on multiple industries, showcasing the institution's commitment to cultivate success beyond the classroom. Michelle Knight, a graduate...

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Watch out for snakes!

Terra Bell, Reporter August 1, 2023

On June 13, a boy was bitten by a rattlesnake near the trailhead on 27th Street, and general sightings in neighborhoods have been increasing. Rattlesnake season can start as early as April and lasts the...

Scott Moore, an assistant professor in the medical laboratory sciences department has been named to the prestigious 2021 ASCP 40 Under Forty list. Photo credit: Weber State University

WSU professor recognized with prestigious 40 Under Forty Award

Dalton Gallegos August 27, 2021

Recently, Weber State University's Scott Moore, an assistant professor in the medical laboratory sciences department, was awarded the ASCP 40 Under Forty award. This prestigious award is often given to...

Best Online Bachelors in clinical research from Online Schools Report

Online medical lab science program pulls rank

Catie Weimer October 7, 2020

Weber State University was the first university in the world to offer online degrees in Medical Laboratory Sciences. The program can now boast a second claim; it’s one of the highest-rated programs,...

Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Jennifer Greenlee October 30, 2019

Medical CallA student felt faint after hitting their head on a soda dispenser in Wildcat Village on Oct. 26. A second student helped her onto the ground. Medical responded and transported her to McKay...

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WSU distraught over legalized pot

Tori Waltz November 17, 2018

On Nov. 6, Proposition 2 was approved by Utah voters in the state midterm elections, allowing patients with certain qualifying conditions to legally obtain and consume medical marijuana under a doctor’s...

Johnson, decano agregado de Dumke College of Health Professions, ha sido seleccionado para servir como el presidente de National Association of Local Boards of Health. (Fuente: Ken Johnson)

WSU professor elected as president of national association

Kellie Plumhof January 12, 2016

Weber State University faculty member Ken Johnson has been selected to serve as president of the National Association of Local Boards of Health. Johnson is currently the associate dean and professor...

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Science Weekly: Surgery has a new glow

Kellie Plumhof January 10, 2016

Doctors at Duke University are testing a new agent that will cause cancer cells present in tumors to fluoresce or glow. This will allow surgeons to more effectively remove cancerous tumors during surgery. Typically,...

Living with a broken heart

April 2, 2015

“The tests came back positive.” My doctor’s words echoed in my ears. He was referring to my genetic blood tests, looking for a heart disease called prolonged QT. Now I live with prolonged QT,...

Research shows video game skills may enhance surgical performance

June 30, 2014

It turns out that hours of video games could be training future doctors. Dr. James Rosser of the Florida Hospital Medical Group says video games may be key to the hand-eye coordination that is so valued...

Student Health Center offers help to students

July 14, 2011

The Weber State University Student Health Center, located in Room 190 of the Student Services Building, is a medical resource that’s been available to students for decades. The Student Health Center...

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