Snow College is pleased to announce Karen Johnson as the new athletic director. Johnson has served as the assistant athletic director for the past six years, working closely with current Athletic Director, Rob Nielson. Nielson, who will retire on August 1, 2025, expressed his support for Johnson's selection.
Snow College has received national recognition in the newly released Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. earning recognition one of the nation's Opportunity Colleges and Universities. To be an Opportunity College, Snow College showed that it excels in providing educational pathways for students and that its graduates earn competitive wages. Only 16% of institutions in the nation received this honor, and Snow College is one of only two public institutions in Utah to be an Opportunity College.
Snow College is pleased to announce that the Utah Board of Higher Education (UBHE) has approved the institutional strategic reinvestment plan. Per HB 265, Snow College is required to reallocate $1,678,700 over the next three fiscal years. The plan will now go the state legislature for review and final approval, which is expected in September.
Snow College was pleased to host the 2025 Latinos in Action conference, bringing together 1,700 Latino students from across Utah. This year's theme, Progress not Perfection, reminded students of their talent and ability to reach their goals.
Snow College is pleased to announce that five new members have been appointed to the Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2025. The five new members are expected to serve a four-year term, with the option to renew for an additional four years.
Two faculty members will be recognized during Snow College's Ephraim Commencement Ceremony on May 2, 2025. Professor Travis Schiffman will be presented with the Jesse Madsen Brady Teaching Award, and Professor Rachel Keller will be awarded the J. Elliot & Maxine Cameron Faculty Service Award.
Snow College is pleased to announce a new data-sharing partnership with regional school districts. This new agreement eliminates the application process, providing local students with automatic admission to the college.
Snow College will celebrate its 1,573 graduates during ceremonies on May 1-2. The class of 2025 represent students from each of Utah's 29 counties, 24 different states, and 23 nations. The youngest graduate is 16, and the oldest is 59.
Snow College is pleased to announce its celebration of National Student Employee Week, which will be held the week of April 14. This weeklong event recognizes and honors the hard work, dedication, and contributions of student employees across campus.
Snow College announced today that Dr. Tim Tingey has accepted the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services position. Tingey has worked for over 25 years in education, government, and non-profit organizations and currently works as a full-time professor in the Division of Public Affairs at the University of Utah.
