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Dixie State University to celebrate Freedom Week
October 18, 2016As part of its Freedom Week celebration to promote political engagement among students and community members, Dixie State University is hosting U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch and Congressman Chris Stewart during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the university’s recently established Institute of…
Dixie State University’s Brandon Lee to perform in solo piano recital
October 14, 2016The College of the Arts at Dixie State University is pleased to announce a solo recital by pianist extraordinaire, Brandon Lee, to be held on Wednesday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Eccles Concert Hall. Tickets are $25 and…
Dixie State University presents Grand Circle New Music concert
October 13, 2016The Dixie State University Music Department will be presenting a program of contemporary concert music featuring Grand Circle New Music. The concert takes place on Friday, October 21, at 7:30pm, in the Eccles Concert Hall on the DSU campus. It…
Dixie State University reports largest enrollment increase percentage in Utah
October 12, 2016Released Wednesday morning, a report from the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) shows an increase of 4,739 in state-wide enrollment, with Dixie State University having the largest increased percentage of both full-time equivalent students and total headcount from 2015…
Dixie Forum to present lecture on ecological future
October 11, 2016Many species of large land animals are currently at risk of extinction. Jeff Yuwill examine ways to protect the biodiversity of North America at the next installment of Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series, “Dixie Forum: A Window on the…
Get ready for Homecoming Week 2016: Red, Wild and Free, Oct. 17 – 22
October 7, 2016With the return of Dixie State University students this fall, campus is coming alive once again in preparation for Homecoming Week 2016 with a new theme of Red, Wild and Free. “We wanted something that encapsulated the feeling when students…
Dixie State University focuses efforts on first-generation students’ success
October 6, 2016With Dixie State University's new Strategic Plan in motion, a new initiative to support and strengthen first-generation students has arisen. The First Generation Initiative is bringing awareness to the high percentage of these students on DSU’s campus and aims to…
Dixie State University alumna to perform on USA International Dance Team
October 5, 2016Shaelie Knutson, a Dixie State University alumna who was crowned Miss Dixie State Homecoming Queen in 2013, has made it onto the USA International Dance Team, also known as the USA Charms. The dance team, comprised of ten members including…
Dixie State University increases emphasis on undergraduate research
October 4, 2016With an understanding of the positive impact undergraduate research has on its students, Dixie State University is increasing efforts to encourage undergraduate research through the Undergraduate Research (UR) Office, now in its second year. The UR Office acts as a…
Dixie State University offers new programs in business, communication and humanities
October 4, 2016Having recently received approval from the State Board of Regents, Dixie State University will offer additional minors and emphases in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) and the College of Business and Communication beginning next semester. “We are…