UVU College of Health and Public Service

No one changes lives alone.

Whether in healthcare, public health, emergency services, criminal justice, or community leadership, meaningful impact happens through teamwork.

Every student who walks across a stage, earns a certification, cares for a patient, responds to an emergency, or serves their community gets there with the support of others.

At UVU's College of Health and Public Service, we're proud to prepare students to make a difference, and to support one another along the way.

Who has been part of your support system?

What helps people thrive?

A recent article featuring Public Health faculty member Michele Bildner highlighted how community connections and opportunity can shape lifelong outcomes. These same factors are central to the work of our Public Health faculty, who study how environments, education, resources, and social support impact the health and well-being of communities.

We're proud to see our faculty contributing to conversations that help us better understand the factors that influence opportunity and health!

Learn more about UVU Public Health at https://bit.ly/49MjRww or read more at https://bit.ly/4e1IpEg

As a first-generation student studying Healthcare Administration, Emmalie Parker embraced opportunities to learn, lead, and serve at UVU.

From her involvement as a UVU Foundation Ambassador to her participation in the Honors Program, Emmalie strives to make a difference in healthcare and advocate for health equity.

We're proud to celebrate students like Emmalie and grateful for the support that helps make their educational journeys possible.

Learn more about Emmalies story and other amazing student success stories at https://bit.ly/3Jxpq7J

Would you know what to do in a cardiac emergency?

National CPR & AED Awareness Week is a reminder that lifesaving action often starts with everyday people. CPR and AED training prepares you to respond when it matters most.

At UVU's College of Health and Public Service, many of our students develop the skills and confidence to serve others through programs like Paramedic, Police Academy, Firefighter Academy, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and more.

This week, take a few minutes to learn where you can receive CPR training, refresh your certification, or locate the nearest AED in your workplace or community.

Share your plans in the comments below!

We love hearing stories like Lauren Frederiksen’s, a graduate of UVU’s Dental Hygiene program.

Lauren once believed college was financially out of reach, but through UVU scholarships, she was able to pursue her education and build a future in healthcare. What began as a journey to gain knowledge has now grown into a career where she can make a meaningful impact on the lives of others every day.

Hear more of Lauren’s story and discover other inspiring Wolverine stories here: https://www.uvu.edu/advancement/make-an-impact/365-stories.html

Congratulations to the Utah Valley University Physical Therapist Assistant Program on officially receiving Candidate for Accreditation status from CAPTE.

This milestone represents years of dedication, collaboration, and vision from faculty, university leadership, healthcare partners, and community supporters committed to expanding healthcare education in Utah.

We are excited to see the inaugural cohort begin this fall and look forward to the impact these future physical therapist assistants will make through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and service to their communities.

"Effective April 29, 2026, The Utah Valley University Physical Therapist Assistant Program has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 801-863-6313 or email [email protected].

Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation."

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice continues to inspire lives of service, courage, and care in our communities every day.

Congratulations to Health Sciences faculty member, Heather Thiesset, on becoming a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)!

This nationally recognized achievement reflects Heather’s commitment to excellence in healthcare leadership and the high standard of education our students experience every day at Utah Valley University. Faculty accomplishments like this help prepare future healthcare professionals to lead with accountability, compassion, and real-world expertise in the communities they serve.

Rain, wind and cold temperatures made for a memorable day at this year’s Heroes Classic. Thank you to everyone who joined us in support of the everyday heroes who strengthen and serve our communities.

We are especially grateful to our title sponsor, Capita, and to all of our sponsors and community partners for helping make this event possible. Your support directly contributes to opportunities for students and programs that prepare the next generation of community leaders and professionals.

We appreciate everyone who participated and helped make the event a success, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

Sponsors and partners:
Capita Financial Network
PROLOOK SPORTS
Trucordia
Zions Bank

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UVU Chelsea & Casey Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute
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