January 2026 Newsletter
January 2026 Newsletter
SUU Alumni
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!
Thank you for a fantastic 2025, filled with events, friendship, traditions, and plenty of T-Bird pride. We look forward to an exciting new year and wish you all the best in 2026. 
SUU"s Lasting Impact
Making an Impact
Everyday, the work taking place at SUU creates meaningful change and that change adds up to more than moments of pride, it adds up to measurable impact. We hope you will enjoy this video review of 2025, as we celebrate the impact our alma mater makes on our region and state, and most importantly in the lives of our students. 
Watch SUU's Impact
SUU Night at the Utah Jazz
SUU Night at the Utah Jazz
A limited number of tickets remain for SUU Night at the Utah Jazz on Thursday, February 12, at the Delta Center. Tickets are $90 and include early entry to watch Jazz warm-ups in the lower bowl, drinks, snacks, dinner, and comfortable seating in the Skyboxes. Click the link below to reserve your spot at this exclusive event. 
Reserve My Spot
Grad School Fast Track
New Grad School Fast Track for College Seniors
SUU recently announced the launch of the Grad Path Program, a new option to help students get a head start on graduate school. The new program allows students to finish their bachelor's degree while starting their master's degree at the same time. 
Read more about SUU's Fast Track to Grad School
AI Influenced Workforce
Preparing Students for a Workforce Influenced by AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the role of higher education in preparing the next generation has never been more pressing. We are responding with a proactive, principled, and human-centered approach designed to ensure students remain competitive and adaptable in an A-I augmented world. 
Read more about AI at SUU
Best Friends
Program Milestone
SUU and Best Friends Animal Society are proud to announce a significant milestone in our groundbreaking academic collaboration. The program has officially surpassed 1,500 total learners and issued more than 770 professional certificates, marking a new era of accessibility and professionalization in the field of contemporary animal services. 
Read more about this One-of-a-Kind Academic Collaboration
Golden Spike Awards
Top Honors at Golden Spike Awards
Our commitment to outstanding communication and storytelling was celebrated as the University recently took home four prestigious awards, including three Golden Spike Awards, at the Utah Public Relations Society of America chapter's annual awards gala.
Read more about SUU's Recognition at Golden Spike Awards
LHM USG Schedule
2026 Schedule Released
The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, an outreach department of SUU, released its tentative schedule of events for 2026. The schedule celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Games with a slew of thrilling events starting on March 20 and wrapping up August 22, including a number of special events in honor of the 40th anniversary. 
Read More about the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games
Evan Johnson
Bryant
Ryan Turizo
SUU to Everywhere
Our alumni are soaring in all parts of the the world. Enjoy this glimpse of a few, among thousands, who represent our alma so well and make an impact in the world. 
Share Your Story
Send Me a Banner!
Sari Dennis, Child Suppport Specialist, Mesa County Human Services, Grand Junction, CO. 
Want an SUU Banner for Your Workplace?
We have one for you to hang in your classroom, office or business to show your SUU pride. All you need to do is send us an email requesting a banner. Please include where you work, your position and home mailing address. 
Send Me a Banner
Upcoming Events
February 11: Las Vegas Alumni Networking Lunch, Noon, at Eide Bailly, 1 Meridian Vista Drive, Suite 355. with Executive Managing Director Michael Bahr and Artistic Director John DiAntonio from the Utah Shakespeare Festival. The duo will give highlights from the 2025 season, preview the 2026 season, and share insights into the Festival that you will not want to miss. RSVP here

February 12: SUU Night at the Utah Jazz. Jazz tickets are $90 and include early-entry to watch Jazz warm-ups, dinner, and Skybox seating. Reserve your spot.

February 23: Professional Development Opportunity through SUU's Community & Workforce Development and Best Friends Animal Society. Courses are being offered in Dog Lifesaving Fundamentals and Introduction to Animal Services, and during the month of January, alumni can receive a $50 discount using LEARN50. 

March 23-27: SUU Founders Week. Watch for more details. 

May 22: SUU Night at the Las Vegas Aviators. Mark you calendar and plan to join us. Ticket information coming next month. 

June 24-27: Alumni Days at Shakespeare. This annual summer tradition features exclusive events with Festival cast & crew, along with discounted play tickets. Purchase tickets here


Various Dates: Career Center events
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