Weber State University

Student Stories

Our students make Weber State great, Great, GREAT! Read how several Wildcats are making an impact on those around them.

Weber State is a U.S. News & World Report best regional public university in 2026
Weber State has Carnegie Community Engagement classification
Weber State is one of the best regional colleges in the west per the Princeton Review in 2026

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A front view of Weber State University's Occupational Therapy Pathways Building appears with the sun shining behind it.

Weber State celebrates opening of new Occupational Therapy Pathways Building

Weber State University is unveiling the new Occupational Therapy Pathways Building, a space built to support the future of healthcare, with a public open house on Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m.

A group of people observe a small rocket engine test firing outdoors, with flames shooting from the test apparatus.

Weber State offers inside look at MARS Center, invites new aerospace partnerships

Weber State University’s Miller Advanced Research and Solutions Center is offering an inside look at the technology, research, and testing methods used to support the aerospace and defense industry.

Jon Van Sickle (left) and Micah Van Sickle (right) stand back-to-back holding cameras in between studio lights

Real-world learning at WSU opened doors to successful film careers for two brothers

If you ask Micah Van Sickle why he and his brother, Jon, came to Weber State University in 2017, he would joke that moving from his hometown in Ogden, Iowa, to Ogden, Utah, just made sense.

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Weber State students help guide Utah's newest city

As Weber County’s new municipality, Ogden Valley City, was formed, Professor of Political Science Gary Johnson saw a prime opportunity for his state and local government students.