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Dixie State University Dance Program to present interactive concert
April 5, 2022An interactive experience for all ages, Dixie State University’s “Dance in Concert: A Community Dance Experience” encourages audience members to watch, move and reflect about their own experiences around the themes of name, lineage and community. A collaborative performance, “Dance…
Trailblazer Nation Spring Fest to celebrate the season with egg hunts, activities for all ages
April 4, 2022To celebrate the spring season, Dixie State University is hosting its annual Trailblazer Nation Spring Fest. Open to the community, the event is set to take place on April 14 and feature a variety of games, activities and egg hunts.…
Fire & Ice Gala raises $340,000 for Dixie State University needs-based scholarships
March 31, 2022Dixie State University Foundation’s 18th annual Fire & Ice Gala garnered significant support for needs-based scholarships, raising $339,804 for Dixie State University students who may not be able to pursue a college education without financial assistance. Net proceeds from the…
Juanita Brooks Lecture Series to host its first indigenous speaker Dr. Jennifer Nez Denetdale
March 30, 2022Dixie State University Library’s 39th annual Juanita Brooks Lecture Series, in partnership with the DSU Native American Student Association and Multicultural Inclusion Student Association, will host Dr. Jennifer Nez Denetdale. Denetdale will explore the impact Milton Snow’s original photography of…
Dixie State University celebrates D-Week 2022 with traditions, new events
March 24, 2022Bringing the community together to celebrate Dixie State University’s long history of offering educational opportunities and community enrichment, Southern Utah will celebrate D-Week 2022 from April 4 to 9. Signified by the “D” on the hill glowing red, the 108-year-old…
Dixie State Digital Forensics Crime Lab interns participate at national conference
March 9, 2022As part of Washington County School District’s K12 Internship Program, Snow Canyon High School seniors and Dixie State University concurrent enrollment students are gaining hands-on learning experiences and national networking opportunities through the university’s Digital Forensics Crime Lab. In addition…
Utah State Legislature supports Dixie State building projects, offers ongoing funding
March 7, 2022In support of Dixie State University’s commitment to student success, the Utah State Legislature allocated the institution $56 million toward a general education building and more than $6 million in new ongoing funding. “The Utah State Legislature continues to be…
Dixie State University Police become Utah’s First ABLE agency to help prevent misconduct
February 10, 2022In a move to prevent misconduct, avoid mistakes and promote officer wellness, Dixie State University Police recently became the first agency in Utah to gain Active Bystander for Law Enforcement certification. A nationwide best-practice initiative for law enforcement, the ABLE…
DSU opens Trailblazer Center for Lifelong Health & Wellness to the community
February 8, 2022Dixie State University’s Exercise Science Program recently launched the Trailblazer Center for Lifelong Health & Wellness to help members of the Southern Utah community engage in healthy lifestyles. As part of the center’s mission, DSU students develop and lead health and…
Dixie State University students offer free seminars to help prevent financial fraud
February 1, 2022Dixie State University students are warning the Southern Utah community about the risks and early indicators of identity theft and elderly fraud to help keep some of the region’s vulnerable population financially safe and secure. Students in the university’s chapter…