Located approximately 80 miles northeast of Salt Lake City Utah, Utah State University is Utah's land-grant and space-grant institution of higher learning. Founded in 1888, the university has come a long way from its small agricultural college past. Today, Utah State University has more than 850 faculty members who teach more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students, including 10,000 through distance education programs.http://www.usu.edu/about/
Utah State University History
The college was originally founded in 1888 as the Agricultural College of Utah. The school added business and education programs in 1956, then officially took the name of Utah State University in 1957. Since the 1960s, the university has worked closely with NASA.Official Site: A Brief History
Utah State University Distance Education
Taking advantage of Internet technologies, Utah State University offers distance education programs not only throughout the state of Utah, but also around the world. According to the university's website, the degree earned at any of the university's campuses and that earned through its Distance Education program are "exactly the same." Courses offered through the distance education program are tailored to accommodate busy schedules of students with family or work commitments. Interactive courses are broadcast in the evenings. These courses are supplemented by online or independent study courses, which enable students to study at their own pace.http://distance.usu.edu/htm/whatis
Utah State University Commercial: Don't Apply to USU!
In this Utah State University promotional video, several students start off discouraging viewers from applying to the university. They sound serious. Gradually, they start telling things that suggest that pursuing higher education at the Utah State University is actually worthwhile.
Utah State University Leadership
- President: Stan L. Albrecht
- 2005-present: President of Utah State University
Studying at Utah State University
Prospective Students for Utah State University
Visiting Utah State University
- Official Site: Visit Utah State University
Utah State University Student Life
- Official Site: Utah State University Student Life
- Salt Island Adventures: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Utah.com: Great Salt Lake
Utah State University Sports Teams
Official Athletic Site: Utah State University "Aggies" Athletics
Official League Site: Western Athletic Conference
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Fast Facts
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Established
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Location
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President
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Faculty
Over 850
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Nickname
The Aggies
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Motto
"Honoring Tradition, Securing Our Future"
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Acceptance rate
98% in Fall 2009
