April 2026 Newsletter
April 2026 Newsletter
SUU Alumni
Gov. Michael O. Leavitt
Michael O. Leavitt to Give Commencement Address
Southern Utah University is proud to announce that distinguished alumnus and statesman Michael O. Leavitt will deliver the keynote address at the University's 127th annual commencement ceremony. Gov. Leavitt's career reflects a lifelong dedication to public service that has helped shape both the state of Utah and our nation. 
Read More about Gov. Leavitt and His Remarkable Career
2026 Valedictorian
University Valedictorian 
Emily Sage Wheeler, a musical theatre major from Grace, Idaho, has been named the University Valedictorian for the Class of 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes Emily's exceptional record and her significant contributions to the SUU Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration. 
Read More about Emily Sage Wheeler
Psy.D. 2026 Match
Paving the Way
Our Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program recently announced that its inaugural cohort of students has achieved a 100% internship match rate. This is a highly competitive national process that serves as a final step for students to become licensed psychologists. As the only Psy.D. program in the state of Utah, this accomplishment is not only a success for our University, but for the state at large. 
Read More about the Rare 100% Match Rate
Learning Lives Forever
First Look: SUU's Stunning New Music Center
Join us for a Learning Lives Forever Virtual Event with the SUU Music Department tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8, at 4 p.m. MDT. Catch-up with Professors Adam Lambert, Carol Ann Modesitt, Andrew Briggs, and Trevor Davis as they share insights into the department's development and growth, and give you a sneak peek of the new Eccles Music Center which will open its doors this fall. Don't miss this event!
Add this Virtual Event to your Calendar
Aviation
Shaping Aviation Excellence
For Mike Mower, aviation is not just a career it is a lifelong passion that has taken flight in southern Utah and transformed SUU into one of the nation's leading collegiate aviation programs. From its inception, our School of Aviation was designed with a clear goal: align education directly with workforce needs. 
Read More about Mike Mower and SUU's School of Aviation
Aviators
SUU Night at the Las Vegas Aviators 
Meet up with T-Bird alumni on the 1st Base Party Deck for a night of good company, great baseball, and an all-you-can-eat buffet. On Friday, May 22nd, dinner, sodas, and water are all provided, just bring yourself and someone you want to catch up with! 
First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. (PDT).
Save Me a Spot at the Las Vegas Aviators
Bees
Join us in Salt Lake City for the Bees 
We are taking over the 1st Base Premium Deck for a night of baseball, good food, and even better company. Your ticket includes an all-you-can-eat spread, along with exclusive deck seating with a great view of the Bees taking on the Rainiers. Mostly, it is just a really good excuse to see your friends again!
Snag Your VIP Tickets
Founders Flickr Feed
Founders Week 2026 Photo Gallery
From the Howard R. Driggs Memorial Lecture to Lunch on the Main, the Founders Banquet to SUU's Day of Service and more, our 2026 Founders Week was a resounding success and a fitting tribute to our founders. Click below to see the events and people who made the week one to remember.  
See the Founders Week Photo Gallery
Upcoming Events
April 8: Learning Lives Forever Virtual Event with the SUU Music Department, 4 p.m. MDT via Zoom. Catch-up with professors, hear about the department's growth, and get a sneak-peek of the new Eccles Music Center which opens this fall. Add this event to your calendar. 
April 23-24: SUU Commencement. See the schedule.
April 30: Thunder Throws Facility Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 1:30 p.m. Help our Track & Field program dedicate its cutting-edge facility designed to elevate the training and performance of our SUU student-athletes. Learn more. 
May 9: Alumni Throws Lunch & Pentathlon, 10 a.m. at the NEW Thunder Throws Facility. Track & Field invites alumni to reconnect and compete at the brand-new Thunder Throws Facility. Learn more and RSVP. 
May 14-17: Salt Lake Art Show at the Mountain America Expo Center. SUU alumni enjoy an exclusive discount of 100% off (2) VIP tickets by using code 5XLAUNCH. Register here. 
May 22: SUU Night at the Las Vegas Aviators, 7:05 p.m. (PDT) at the Las Vegas Ballpark. Join us on the 1st Base Party Deck for a great night of baseball with your SUU friends, and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Purchase tickets now!
June 20: SUU Night at the Salt Lake Bees, 6:30 p.m. at Daybreak Field at America First Square. We are taking over the 1st Base Premium Deck for a night of baseball, good food, and even better company. Your ticket includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, along with exclusive deck seating. Snag your VIP tickets now!
June 24-27: Alumni Days at Shakespeare. This annual summer tradition provides exclusive events with Festival cast & crew, along with discounted play tickets. Reserve your spot now!
Various Dates: View SUU Athletics schedule. 
Various Dates: View SUU Performing Arts schedule. 
Various Dates: Career Center events. 
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