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Weber State Stories

Here you'll find stories that spotlight some of Weber State University's boldest and brightest — people with the drive to go into the world, the workforce or wherever their passion takes them and Be Brilliant. Home to Wildcats from all walks of life, Weber State has played a significant part in each person's journey to learn, grow and shine, both on campus and in the community.

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Loryn Merrill

HEALTH ScienceS

LORYN MERRILL

Miss Roy uses her past experience with the U.S. Army to pursue a career as a paramedic.

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Trent Beutler

RESPIRATORY THERAPY

TRENT BEUTLER

"My mission taught me to love and value people for their differences."

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Ruby Vejar

political science

Ruby Vejar

A political science major earns a fellowship position to continue pursuing her passions.

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Tyler Brown
 

"I was immediately treated like family by the professors and students, and that really made the decision easy."

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

TYLER BROWN

Tyler uprooted his life and moved across the country to enroll in Weber State’s acclaimed automotive program.

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Mandy Pellew

NURSING

MANDY PELLEW

"I feel like we get closer to our teachers here. They want you to succeed and will do everything they can to make that happen."

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Jasmyne Litanski

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

jasmyne litanski

This master's program student has no problem getting her hands dirty if it means helping build community partnerships.

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Norlito Ranchez Jr.

CHEMISTRY

Norlito ranchez jr.

"I feel like no one should go through anything alone, especially with how many resources there are here at Weber."

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Shelby Watchman

"I've built so many relationships here. It really makes a difference when there's support behind you."

COMPUTER SCIENCE

SHELBY WATCHMAN

This student felt career-ready when it came time to graduate from Weber State thanks to professors who created an environment where she felt comfortable asking questions.

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Weber State is a best regional public university per US News and World Report in 2024.
Weber State had the best 10-year investment in Utah according to a Utah Foundation report in 2023.
 
Weber State was named to the Princeton Review's best regional colleges in 2023.