Âé¶¹ÉçÇø is the largest public university in the state of Utah, and one of a few in the nation offering a dual-mission model that combines the rigor and richness of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college. The unique model, which focuses on student success, engaged learning, rigorous academic programs, and faculty-mentored research, is transforming higher education by making it more affordable and accessible to students of all backgrounds.
“Schools like Âé¶¹ÉçÇøâ€¦ are the future of higher education, where one institution or one system can address the full needs of a city or state’s workforce with multiple resources for education.â€
-- Education Dive, a higher education news publication
40,936
Students
as of fall 2020
12,080
High school concurrent enrollment students
as of fall 2019
81%
Of our students work while taking classes
77 countries represented in the student body
30% of our students are nontraditional (25+ years old)
17% of our students support at least one child
37% of our students are first generation
Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez (pronounced too-MEE-nez) was appointed the seventh president of Âé¶¹ÉçÇø in 2018, and is the institution’s first female president.
President siteÂé¶¹ÉçÇø is centrally located in the Beehive State, and we contribute in big ways — that’s why the shape of Utah is the hidden feature in the first U of our mark. And contrary to a popular saying, it’s quite easy being green.
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Sustainable Campus: Early in the university's history, Utah Valley utilized sustainability into its building design. Today, as Âé¶¹ÉçÇø continues to expand, buildings are still built with a sustainable mindset. From the construction of the Fulton Library to the new Noorda Center for the Performing Arts, discover how Âé¶¹ÉçÇø buildings create a more sustainable campus.
Sustainability at Âé¶¹ÉçÇø
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
President Astrid S. Tuminez was honored today at the 46th Annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon as one of the six recipients.
OCTOBER 31, 2022
A team of students from Âé¶¹ÉçÇø (Âé¶¹ÉçÇø) was named the winner of the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) 2022 Financial Planning Challenge on Oct. 18, 2022.
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Âé¶¹ÉçÇø received the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Outstanding Member Institution award on Oct. 9 at the HACU national conference in San Diego.
AUGUST 25, 2022
Âé¶¹ÉçÇø (Âé¶¹ÉçÇø) is ranked 10 on the 2022 Forbes list of best-in-state employers.
AUGUST 26, 2020
Business Insider, an American financial and business news website, ranked Utah Valley University (Âé¶¹ÉçÇø) third in the nation for the best return on investment.