“I recently embarked on a statewide tour to meet with business owners, public officials, higher education leaders & others to listen to their needs and discuss how we can work together to better serve their communities. I saw firsthand how our existing affiliations are flourishing—like aerospace internship programs in Weber County and the telehealth services we provide in Beaver County—and we came away with numerous ideas for new collaborations. One of the highlights of the tour was meeting with our remarkable alumni across the state and hearing your ideas for how our university can expand its impact and improve lives. Our alums are a powerful force in carrying out the U’s mission. Whether you live in Utah or elsewhere in the country or world, your talents and expertise are helping individuals, businesses & communities prosper. Thank you for the incredible work you’re doing. I’m excited to see the impacts we make together as we continue efforts to improve lives in Utah and beyond.”...