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WSU radiology program receives top honors

Weber State University’s radiology program received top honors from the Minnies, an award from professional peers in the medical field. The program is one of the few in the country that offers associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. “We’re one of seven master’s programs in the country in radiologic sciences,” said Robert Walker, chair of the [...]

WSU studies artifacts from archaeological dig

Weber State University houses new artifacts from an archaeological dig in which WSU anthropology students participated. These artifacts are helping the anthropology department discover new information about prehistoric Native American cultures. The team, led by WSU anthropology professor Brooke Arkush, dug a large L-shaped trench at the site and went level by level into the [...]

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The phrases “midterm week” and “finals week” often evoke negative reactions in Weber State University students. This time of the semester is when the classes get thick with homework, quizzes, tests, readings and hours of studying for most Wildcats, which can sometimes be hard to balance for students who also have jobs. “The most stressful [...]

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The Goddard School of Business and Economics has been ranked one of the best business schools to attend, according to the Princeton Review. The school was ranked among 296 business schools in the nation. The business school has been ranked before by the Princeton Review, and continues to show positive feedback from students. The school has been [...]

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Governor Gary Herbert and Weber State University are working to develop strategies to raise the graduation rate by 2020. Currently, around 40 percent of WSU students graduate after six years of attending classes, while around 10 percent graduate within four years. Herbert’s plan, announced on Oct. 15, is designed to help reach a goal of [...]

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The Princeton Review has named the John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics one of the best business schools in the US. The Review conducted a survey of 19,000 students across the country, asking their opinions about the universities they attended. Students responded with answers about their experiences at their business schools. They were [...]

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