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OGDEN — Weber State coach Jay Hill doesnt make a habit of signing Division I transfers to add to the Football Championship Subdivision power hes built in Northern Utah; just eight of them dot his roster in 2021. But when the right players fall his way, hes willing to take a look and bring in the appropriate players. He found two of them Wednesday in UNLVs Randal Grimes, a former USC transfer; and Tennessees Jordan Allen, a former four-star defensive back who the Wildcats will allow to convert...

Bill to change Dixie State University’s name clears Utah House committee Marjorie Cortez © Ravell Call, Deseret News An entrance sign at Dixie State University is pictured in St. George on Sunday, Oct.11, 2020. SALT LAKE CITY — Dixie State University took another step toward a name change Wednesday after the House Education Committee voted 12-2 in support of HB278. Sponsored by Rep. Kelly Miles, R-Ogden, the bill would require the university’s trustees, in consultation ...

| Updated: 12:21 p.m. After hearing from dozens of people on both sides of the debate during more than an hour of public comment, a Utah House committee voted 12-2 Wednesday in favor of an effort to change the name of Dixie State University. On one side of the issue are proponents of the name change, who say they’re worried about the impacts on students of the name “Dixie,” which has connections to the Confederacy and the slave-owning American South. In southwest Utah, 19th century pione...

A representative from northern Utah is sponsoring the bill to drop Dixie from the university name in the southwest corner of the state. That’s because he chairs the legislative committee in charge of higher education.

Deseret News Dixie State’s name change isn’t about the past. It’s about students’ future Students, faculty and alumni of the university in southern Utah say the name Dixie is hurting their prospects for a bright future Share this story Ravell Call, Deseret News William Shakespeare taught an important truth through his iconic protagonist, the young Juliet of “Romeo and Juliet.” “What’s in a name?” she asks. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.�...

Dixie State’s name change isn’t about the past. It’s about students’ future the Deseret News Editorial Board © Ravell Call, Deseret News Dixie State University’s football stadium in St. George is pictured on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. William Shakespeare taught an important truth through his iconic protagonist, the young Juliet of “Romeo and Juliet.” “What’s in a name?” she asks. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” And so it...

Flickr The University of Utah’s Chief Safety Officer is leaving his position next month. This story and more in Tuesday evenings news brief. Tuesday evening, February 2, 2021 State Utah’s Office Of Tourism Getting $1 Million In Federal Aid Utah’s Office of Tourism announced Tuesday it will receive $1 million in federal CARES act money. Tourism has been one of the hardest-hit industries during the pandemic, as fewer people are traveling. The funds will be used on a two-year project that ...

Why did this Utah university president seek an impact study on Dixie State University’s name? Marjorie Cortez and Katie McKellar © Ravell Call, Deseret News Dixie State University’s football stadium in St. George is pictured on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. SALT LAKE CITY — Utah lawmakers are expecting ”emotional” debate when the time comes to hear a bill unveiled Monday that would require a public process to recommend a new name for Dixie State University. HB278, sponsore...

Bill calls on Dixie State University to change its name © Provided by KUTV Salt Lake City A bill filed during Utahs 2021 legislative session requires Dixie State University to change its name with specific requirements.  House Bill 278, sponsored by Rep. Kelly Miles, requires a process for the southern Utah universitys board of trustees to consult with the Utah Board of Higher Education to select and recommend a new name for the institution to the state lawmakers.  It also requires the Edu...

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