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Students intimidated by scholarships find benefits in applying

Jake Lueckler November 2, 2017

Ranked on Best College’s list of universities with the best financial aid, Weber State University offers over $90 million in scholarships and financial aid. Still, some students fail to take advantage...

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Club sports offer everyone a place on the team

Daniel Ray October 13, 2017

Students who played sports in high school may want to continue playing in college, but NCAA level teams may not be in their best interest. Weber State University club sports has an answer for those students.With...

(Source: Tribune News Service)

How to escape a sinking ship

Kellie Plumhof April 2, 2017

Failure isn't inherently bad, but it comes with consequences. And in an academic setting, where money and time are involved, the consequences can be long-lasting. If you can tell in the first few...

Within the Social Science Building of Weber State University's main campus, students studying Criminal Justice have options for financial aid. (The Signpost Archives)

Crime doesn’t pay, but scholarships do

Kellie Plumhof January 12, 2017

Weber State University's Department of Criminal Justice prepares students for careers in criminal justice, forensic science and crime scene investigation, but the path to the professional world can...

ROTC Cadets in air assault school training (WSU ROTC File Photo)

How to get the military to pay your tuition

Doug Manifold January 8, 2017

  Need money for tuition, fees, books and living expenses? ROTC scholarships, provided through the military, offer that and a job when you graduate—and that job is a well-paying career...

WSU to celebrate successful $125 million fundraising campaign

Keela Disterhaft April 12, 2016

Weber State University raised over $125 million as a part of their Dream 125 campaign. The campaign was launched in January 2014 on Weber State’s 125th anniversary, with the goal of raising money...

WSU athletes graduate at higher rates than other scholarship recipients

Marcus Jensen August 25, 2015

College athletes carry the stigma of low graduation and high dropout rates. For athletes at Weber State University, that doesn’t appear to be the case. In fact, athletes at WSU graduate at a 10...

Nontrad students: You are not forgotten

September 18, 2014

Help is everywhere if you take the time to look for it. With many available resources at our fingertips, Weber State can give aid to Wildcats in need. Although sometimes overlooked, the nontraditional...

ORIENTATION: How to survive college as an out-of-state student

August 11, 2014

If you’re a student at Weber State, you're probably a Utah resident. That means lower tuition rates, friends and family are closer to you and you have a good grasp on the Ogden area. However, not...

WSU offers range of scholarship opportunities

January 28, 2014

It is scholarship season, and Weber State University offers a variety for students to apply for. Deadlines span from Jan. 13 to March 1. “We have English department scholarships, one for English teaching...

'Cat Bash draws funds for athletic scholarships

November 3, 2013

The Weber State University Wildcat Club brought more than 500 people together Friday night for its annual 'Cat Bash at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center to support athletic scholarships. With approximately...

Out-of-state students discuss reasons for coming to Weber

December 4, 2012

Most seniors in high school start looking for universities to attend by looking at the ones closest to them, or perhaps they have had universities come recruiting at their schools, as the ambassadors...

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