"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be."
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Utah Valley University is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes student success, and meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work to foster engaged learning. The university prepares professionally competent people of integrity who, as lifelong learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a globally interdependent community .