Weber State celebrates opening of new Occupational Therapy Pathways Building
OGDEN, Utah — 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.
Located on WSU’s Ogden campus at 3664 Taylor Ave., the facility serves as the learning hub for the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program. This four-year degree, introduced in spring 2026, offers students a direct route into a high-demand industry.
An initial investment of $2.5 million from the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation made this new offering possible, establishing a launchpad for Utah’s next generation of healthcare providers.
“Occupational therapists believe in the power of doing, so our students will learn in this manner and become professionals through active engagement,” said Robyn Thompson, OTA program director and assistant professor.
The Occupational Therapy Pathways Building features simulated hospital, clinic, and home environments designed to prepare students for the complex environments they’ll encounter in professional practice.
In August, the first cohort of 19 OTA students began, and they’ll soon be ready to work with a variety of different populations, including patients recovering from illness, managing disabilities, or navigating new assistive technologies.
“Right off the bat, our students are serving the community while enhancing their classroom experiences,” Thompson said.
The Occupational Therapy Pathways Building features a community clinic that offers free, supervised health services directly to local residents. In just a few short weeks, students will begin working with their first community clients in the building.
WSU is also partnering with other community organizations, including the Seager Memorial Clinic, Family Promise, WSU’s Melba S. Lehner Children's School and Charter Academy, and the CAPES! Program for children with developmental disabilities.
“These opportunities not only grow students’ clinical reasoning through real-life experience,” Thompson said, “but it also supports the community in which our program exists.”
Visitor parking for guests attending the open house is available in the W1 or W2 parking lots.
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