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Brenda Kowalewski speaks at the Thrive Awards Banquet.

Vice Provost Brenda Kowalewski to depart at end of semester

James Gordon, Reporter April 8, 2025

After first stepping onto campus 30 years ago, Vice Provost Brenda Kowalewski announced on Feb. 18 that she will be leaving Weber State University for a new position at Winona State University. Beginning...

Chappell Roan performing at Block Party in 2025.

Weber State’s new mission is to slay … and serve

Jared Mitchell, Reporter March 27, 2025

Weber State University is making a change to its mission statement and mascot for the upcoming 2025 fall semester. The old mission statement is being replaced simply with “Slay, Serve, Smile.” Ravi...

Vice provost of High Impact Educational Experiences and Faculty Excellence, International and Graduate Studies, Dr. Brenda Kowalewski, is said to be stepping down from her position at Weber State University.// Vice rectora de High Impact Educational Experiences y excelencia de la facultad, studies internacionales y graduados, Dr. Brenda Kowalewski, se ha declarado que terminal su trabajo con la Universidad de Weber State.

Weber State se deshace de posiciones de liderazgo en medio de los mandatos estatales

Victoria Hernandez and James Gordon March 18, 2025

La Universidad de Weber State está remodelando sus operaciones en virtud de la Ley 265 de la Cámara de Representantes, eliminando puestos en la administración y reorganizando el personal académico. La...

Vice provost of High Impact Educational Experiences and Faculty Excellence, International and Graduate Studies, Dr. Brenda Kowalewski, is said to be stepping down from her position at Weber State University.// Vice rectora de High Impact Educational Experiences y excelencia de la facultad, studies internacionales y graduados, Dr. Brenda Kowalewski, se ha declarado que terminal su trabajo con la Universidad de Weber State.

Weber State trims leadership roles amid state mandate

James Gordon, Reporter March 18, 2025

Weber State University is reshaping operations under House Bill 265, eliminating positions in administration and reorganizing academics. HB 265, titled The Higher Education Strategic Reinvestment Bill,...

A student takes notes on their computer during the meeting.

Bills, Bills, Bills: WSU to increase tuition costs

Brisa Odenthal, News Editor February 29, 2024

Throughout its time as an institute of higher education, Weber State University has branded itself as an affordable option for higher education. With average in-state tuition being around $6,391 and being...

Decorations set out at grad finale along with graduation attire. Photo taken in December 2022.

WSU ranked No. 1 in Utah for investment returns

Gretel Monjar, Reporter September 19, 2023

Weber State University is listed as the number one Utah higher education institution for student’s 10-year net present value according to a Utah Foundation Report from August. The report looks at the...

Weber State University diplomas stacked together.

WSU clasificó como No.1 en retornos de inversión en Utah

Nelly Hernandez Tejada, Traductor September 19, 2023

La universidad de Weber State está listada como la institución número uno de educación superior de Utah para estudiantes de diez años de valor actual según Utah Foundation Report de Agosto. El reporte...

A group of retirees who attended the retirement reception standing together for a group photo.

Recognizing Weber’s retirees

Gretel Monjar, News Reporter March 16, 2023

Weber State University’s Academic Affairs held a recognition ceremony for retiring faculty and staff for the 2022-23 academic year. Colleagues expressed thanks for the work of those leaving WSU. Attendees...

A group of retirees who attended the retirement reception standing together for a group photo.

Reconocimiento a los jubilados de Weber

Daniela Imbrett, Traductor March 16, 2023

Asuntos Académicos de Weber State University realizó una ceremonia de reconocimiento a los profesores y personal que se retiran en el año académico del 2022-2023. Colegas expresaron sus agradecimientos...

Katie Hales, Peer Mentor for the first year experience class talking with other peer mentors.

Setting up for student success: WSU’s first-year summit

Sky Mundell, Reporter January 24, 2023

Starting a new semester can be overwhelming for everyone, especially for freshmen who are just starting their college journey. “It certainly takes a village to support a first-year student,” Eric...

President Brad Mortensen speaks to WSU faculty and staff during a virtual town hall. Photo credit: Catie Weimer

COVID numbers up, enrollment numbers down

Catie Weimer January 14, 2022

COVID-19 was once again the main topic of discussion at the Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall meeting on Jan. 13. Weber State University President Brad Mortensen spoke of the need for sufficient on-campus...

Students participating in the sit in at the Shepherd Union on Nov. 4 Photo credit: Caitlyn Nichols

Calling out campus contention

Jennifer Greenlee November 8, 2021

Protestors set up in the Shepherd Union on the morning of Nov. 4 in response to the white supremacist posters put up in at least the Shepherd Union and the Student Services building on the morning of Nov....

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