A year has flown by since I joined you as Utah State University’s president. It’s been a year marked by both challenges and extraordinary achievements.  

Our campus is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Construction is underway on the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Monument Valley Statewide Campus, and the Kem and Carolyn Gardner Learning and Leadership Building. The Mehdi Heravi Global Teaching and Learning Center, located on the Quad on Logan campus is also nearing completion.

Aside from bricks and mortar, our impact extends far beyond campus. The Space Dynamics Lab’s crucial role in the OSIRIS-REx mission is a testament to our innovative spirit. Our inaugural President’s Forum on Conflict and Conflict Transformation, featuring Governor Spencer J. Cox and renowned moral courage author Irshad Manji, ignited important conversations.

Our athletic teams have excelled, with three Mountain West championships and a historic NCAA tournament win. I’m particularly proud of Chari Hawkins, a USU alumna who represented our nation at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

When I accepted the role of president at Utah State, I said that as a public land-grant university, it is our obligation to make ourselves relevant for the future into which our students are moving. When I look at the growth across our campuses and online, as well as the impact our students, faculty, and staff are making in the world around them, I can tell you that we are headed in the right direction.

Utah State University is truly making a positive impact in the world.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth R. Cantwell
President, Utah State University