UVU is kicking off its 80th-Anniversary celebration at the university’s homecoming events, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members for the UVU milestone.
OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University (UVU) is kicking off its 80th-Anniversary celebration at the university’s homecoming events, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members for the UVU milestone. Since its founding as a technical college in 1941, the school has become a sought-after university that is educating students for success in work and life through excellence in engaged teaching, services and scholarships.
“At UVU, we believe in human potential. Every student deserves the benefits of an affordable, flexible, high-quality education,” said Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez, the seventh president of the institution. “We are young at 80! We celebrate the positive impact that UVU has had on the lives of students, families, and the community. We thank those who have supported us. Together, we will do even more to help others achieve their dreams."
Starting as a small vocational school in 1941 with the goal of providing war training, the school has grown through the ranks, undergone eight name iterations, become a permanent state institution, community college, and now, university.
Homecoming Events
Homecoming Week will act as the kickoff event for the 80th, the featured event being Homecoming Fest on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. at the Fulton Library Quad, followed by the March of the Wolverines to the Clyde Field to watch the women’s soccer team, the reigning WAC champions, take on New Mexico State at 7 p.m. Alumni can RSVP to Homecoming Fest and receive a code for free tickets to the soccer match by visiting uvu.edu/homecoming/.
Other Homecoming Week events include the PACE office decorating contest for UVU staff, alumni night at the Noorda Center where renowned violinist Joshua Bell performed Sept. 20, and the official ribbon-cutting for the Center for National Security Studies on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 12 p.m. at 602 College Drive (formerly known as the institutional residence).
Additionally, the women’s volleyball team will face off against New Mexico State on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. in the Lockhart Arena. The Emerald Ball, hosted by UVUSA, will take place on Friday, Sept. 24, from 8-11 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. On Saturday, Sept. 25, there will be a 3-on-3 alumni basketball tournament at 9 a.m. in the SLWC and a women’s volleyball match against Grand Canyon University at 1 p.m. also in the Lockhart Arena.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members can join in on the celebration by sharing their experiences and using the hashtag #UVUhomecoming on social media. Additional details can be found at uvu.edu/homecoming/.
