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Vetting questioned after school bus driver accused of child video voyeurism

— Parents in the Jordan School District are questioning how school bus drivers are vetted after a driver was arrested and accused of video voyeurism while transporting children. The accused driver, Gabriele Basile…

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KSL 2d ago

Weber State students press to resurrect centers geared to Latino, Black and other students

— Weber State students are seeking to revive cultural centers closed under HB261, a 2024 anti-diversity law that replaced targeted cultural centers with 'student success' centers aimed at all students. The students argue…

Salt Lake Tribune 2d ago

Utah universities paid professors accused of misconduct to leave rather than risk lawsuits, audit finds

— A new audit reveals that Weber State University paid a tenured professor $175,000 to leave rather than face disciplinary action after discovering they had charged a school credit card for personal purchases. The audit…

ABC4 (YouTube) 1d ago

Race for Campus Safety raises awareness about college relationship violence

— The 5th annual Lauren McCluskey Race for Campus Safety took place at the University of Utah to raise awareness about relationship violence and stalking on college campuses.

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ETV News (Carbon/Emery) 2d ago

USU Extension Publication Emphasizes Supporting Teen Mental Health Following Wildfires

— A new Utah State University Extension publication highlights the mental health risks faced by adolescents after wildfires, emphasizing the need for community support, stable routines, and professional care. The report…