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Weber State tabs former Northrop Grumman manager to lead MARS Center

CLEARFIELD — Weber State University has picked a manager from Northrop Grumman to lead the school's facility designed to aid in development of materials for the defense industry. Benjamin Garcia is the new executive director of the year-old Miller Advanced Research and Solutions, or MARS, ...

South Ogden JHS fire damages bathroom; student involvement suspected

SOUTH OGDEN — A fire Monday at South Ogden Junior High resulted in damage to a boys bathroom, caused mostly by a sprinkler system, and the decision to release students early from school. "It's suspected that a student or students intentionally set fire to the towel dispenser," reads a South ...

Weber State University achieves 2 major enrollment milestones

OGDEN — Weber State University has a lot to celebrate in 2023. According to a press release, WSU surpassed an enrollment of 30,000 students and its largest enrollment of Hispanic and Latino students. “I’m always eager to see these numbers each year because it gives us a picture of the ...

Ben Lomond HS mountainside emblem gets lighting (at least temporarily)

OGDEN — Being the week of the Iron Horse football game, Ben Lomond High alumni Doug Wimmer figured it was time for the next phase of his efforts to boost his alma mater — illuminating the "BL" lettering on the mountainside above the school. "Just dedicated," he said, alluding to his ...

Weber State to salute alums as part of homecoming week festivities

OGDEN — It's Homecoming Week at Weber State University and several alums are set to be honored. WSU Salutes is set to honor nine distinguished former students. The event will be held at the Val A. Browning Center’s Austad Auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday. Honorees include: Edward and ...

Empty Bowls event benefiting WSU food pantry slated for Saturday

OGDEN — This weekend, residents can pick up some handmade artwork and help tackle food insecurity among college students at the same time. The second Weber State University Empty Bowls event will be held Saturday at the Eccles Community Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Ave., from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds ...

Weber State University, students highlighted in Amazon Prime show

OGDEN — An Amazon Prime show is set to highlight Weber State University, and the public is invited to preview it. Recently, the Amazon Prime series "The College Tour" filmed at WSU's Ogden campus and the episode is set to premier in town on Tuesday. WSU Senior Admissions Counselor Sarah ...