Westminster University announced its new president, Dr. Sylvia Torti, the current president of a northeastern liberal arts college and a former dean of the University of Utah Honors College. Sylvia Torti announced as Westminster’s 20th president, who will replace current President Beth Dobkin this summer. Photo from Westminster’s press release. Torti will replace current Westminster President Beth Dobkin this summer and will be inaugurated this fall. Westminster announced T

Students often pass by the organic garden hidden behind the bicycle workshop and the orchard tucked between Giovale Library and Emigration Creek, not knowing that behind those places is a purpose. Denise Živković is the Growing Spaces program manager at Westminster University, who heads the organic garden, orchard, greenhouse and Skaggs garden boxes. These spaces were developed nearly a decade ago to be opportunities for community, learning and growing fresh food to eat. Ži

Approximately 100 Westminster students chant and protest at the ICE Out Walk Out in Richer Commons on Wednesday. The Social Action Committee engages students in meaningful social action and advocacy. Nora McAndrews, a junior political and environmental justice major and president of the Social Action Committee, urged attendees to call Utah Senators to vote against any bill appropriation funding towards ICE. “Between now and the first of February, I need you guys to call Joh

There is an estimate of 3.1 million undergraduate student-parents in universities across the United States according to the most recent National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS). This means 18% of the current undergraduate student population are parents according to NPSAS. Student-parents have the difficult job of raising their child(ren), doing schoolwork and often working jobs to make ends meet. Aryan Rai, an international student from England, getting a masters in e

Spiritual Life hosted an Interfaith Thanksgiving event for students to participate in gratitude activities. “We just want to increase visibility for our spiritual life organization and also to show folks on this campus that spirituality isn’t just limited to religion,” said Mike Park, the assistant director of Student Care and Belonging. “I think a lot of the times when we talk about spirituality, the first thing their minds go to is religion.” “Especially, I think in a state

With increasing attention on national politics, the Creating Change panel event Thursday, highlights getting involved in local politics. Kate Bradshaw, alum of Westminster and the now elected mayor of Bountiful emphasized the importance of getting involved with the community by following local social media accounts, joining Facebook groups and volunteering for campaigns to stay informed and gain experience in the political sphere. “I’ll just take a second to reiterate how muc

ASW hosted a discussion panel of administrators for students to raise questions about on-campus concerns. ASW President Max Gutierrez introducing panelists President Beth Dobkin, Provost Debbie Tahmassebi and Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics Jessica Brazell-Brayboy at the Doughnuts and Discussions event on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Students at the event asked questions they had about any topic. ASW President Max Gutierrez, a senior and philosophy major, started the even

President Beth Dobkin is retiring at the end of the school year after 40 years in higher education. California is where she plans to go after Westminster. “[I’m] looking forward to riding my horse and working on our organic garden, traveling and spending more time with kids,” Dobkin said. “Those are the immediate plans.” Dobkin is the 19th president of Westminster University; she started the role in 2018. COVID-19 caused uncertainty for most. Dobkin said navigating during t

“My core concern on campus as it relates to the male experience is that it’s largely avoidant,” said Brian Wierman, business professor and co-chair of Westminster faculty’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. Wierman hosted the Men’s and Allies Studies Workshop on Thursday, Feb 6. Wierman was the only male in attendance, with a small turnout. This led to a more intimate roundtable discussion on student engagement and male allyship on campus amongst attendants. Wierman sa