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Governors of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming sign tri-state agreement to strengthen regional energy collaboration
At the Built Here: Nuclear Energy Summit hosted by Gov. Spencer Cox, the governors of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen regional collaboration on energy policy, infrastructure development, and nuclear energy innovation.
The agreement, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox (Utah), Gov. Brad Little (Idaho), and Gov. Mark Gordon (Wyoming), establishes a cooperative framework to align energy-related efforts across the three states. The compact focuses on advancing energy resilience, coordinating infrastructure, advocating for commonsense federal policies, and accelerating the development of reliable, affordable nuclear energy. (Read More)
Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy announces best practices from groundbreaking study
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy (OAIP) has released a guidance letter based on findings from a comprehensive study examining the integration of artificial intelligence technologies by mental health therapists. This pioneering research, conducted in partnership with the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), highlights essential guidelines that support therapists in leveraging AI while prioritizing patient welfare, data privacy, and ethical responsibility. (Read More)
Weber State professor helps eliminate urinal splashback with smarter design
Researchers estimate more than one million liters of urine splashes onto public bathroom floors daily in the United States. Randy Hurd, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Weber State University, helped come up with a more sanitary solution. It’s called the Cornucopia and the Nautilus, which are two new urinal designs that reduce splashback to just 1.4% of the typical model. (Read More)
UVU celebrates largest graduating class in school history
Utah Valley University (UVU) will celebrate the achievements of more than 12,000 graduates, the largest graduating class in school history, at the 2025 commencement ceremonies on April 30 at 7 p.m. in the UCCU Center on UVU’s Orem Campus. Utah business icon Crystal Maggelet, chief executive officer of FJ Management, Inc. and Maverik, will be the keynote speaker.
The 12,000-plus graduates — approximately 84% of whom are from Utah — will receive more than 14,000 degrees and certificates at multiple convocation ceremonies. These graduates come from 28 of Utah’s 29 counties, 47 states, and 53 countries. Additionally, about 45% are 25 or older, and more than a third are the first in their families to graduate from college. The youngest graduate is 16, and the oldest is 71. (Read More)
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