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Weber State is renowned for excellent teaching, accessible educational opportunities and an enduring presence in northern Utah. WSU serves more than 33,000 students and offers 250+ certificate and degree programs, including 20 graduate degrees. We are the foremost provider of health professionals in the state of Utah, and a strong academic partner for Utah's aerospace and defense industries supporting Hill Air Force Base. Weber State employs faculty and staff who are committed to student success. With small class sizes, affordable tuition and numerous opportunities for financial aid, WSU offers a college experience that complements each student’s life – whether online, on campus, day or evening classes.

10/07/2026

I need this Friday off like you can't believe. 😵‍💫

2026 Homecoming season loading...👀 🏈Visit weber.edu/homecoming for a full list of events.
10/07/2026

2026 Homecoming season loading...👀 🏈

Visit weber.edu/homecoming for a full list of events.

A short film produced with the help of Weber State University performing arts students and faculty is making its premier...
10/01/2026

A short film produced with the help of Weber State University performing arts students and faculty is making its premiere in Ogden at this Friday’s HiveFest international film festival.

“Pencils Down,” a dark workplace comedy with an all-female cast, was filmed over the course of three days in May 2025 in New York. The short film offered five WSU students an opportunity to get behind-the-scenes experience on a real film set and connect with professionals in the industry.

“Being on set for the first time was a dream come true,” said Mei Flint, a junior majoring in theatre arts with an emphasis in acting and directing. “The experience really impacted the way I saw my future. Working on film sets has become my new career goal.”

Flint served as a personal assistant for the film’s art department, ordering and designing props before filming began, and assisting with set dressing and organizing during filming.

“Each person played a part in bringing this film together. Everyone is so individually talented and I’m grateful to have been a part of that team,” Flint said.

Rachel McPhee, co-writer and star of “Pencils Down,” has worked with WSU students over the years in a variety of roles, including acting, set design, assistant stage management, and box office operations.

“This was my fourth time working with Weber students, and I continue to be impressed by their talent, professionalism, and work ethic,” McPhee said. “They came in ready to learn, eager to contribute, and fully engaged in the process.”

“Pencils Down” has premiered at several film festivals throughout the summer, but Friday evening will be its first showing in Utah.

HiveFest is an independent film festival dedicated to bringing together first-time and student filmmakers with established voices from Utah's emerging independent film scene.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. in The Allred Theater in the Val A. Browning Center. Tickets are $10.

Scenes from September.
09/30/2026

Scenes from September.

If you ask Micah Van Sickle why he and his brother, Jon, came to Weber State University in 2017, he would joke that movi...
09/29/2026

If you ask Micah Van Sickle why he and his brother, Jon, came to Weber State University in 2017, he would joke that moving from his hometown in Ogden, Iowa, to Ogden, Utah, just made sense.

The true story is that their older brother, Jeshua, was attending Weber at the time and convinced them it was the right move — something he continues to do for prospective students today as an employee in WSU’s admissions office.

“He told us Weber offered degrees in our fields; public relations for me and digital media for Jon,” Micah said. “The mountain views from campus were another effective selling point.”

After earning his associate’s degree at a community college in Iowa, Micah decided to follow his older brother’s advice and take advantage of all WSU had to offer.

An affordable education was a priority, but Jon also saw Weber’s digital media programs and proximity to major film hubs in the West as a gateway to bigger career opportunities.

“It was a way to get closer to the film industry pretty easily,” Jon said. “It was a good place to go.”

They graduated from WSU in 2020; Jon with a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in digital media, and Micah with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and advertising.

They now work at Angel Studios (), a Utah-based film production studio and streaming platform. Micah is a video team lead, managing the studios’ editors, producers, and livestream team. Jon brings the stories to life as a creative director, making content to market the films and get them on the big screen.

The brothers say their road to Angel was lined with doors opened by Weber State’s Studio 76 (), a student-led media production program that gives students real-world experience making digital content.

“We learned about the industry from all angles,” Jon said. “Through those connections, later on, I was able to use the skills to get a job.”

Today, the brothers get to support emerging talent in the same way they were supported at Weber State.

“I'm super encouraged, especially lately with younger filmmakers who’re blowing it out of the water,” Jon said. “I'm feeling super, super good about the future of film.”

09/26/2026

Back at home.

🏈 : vs. Portland State
🏟️: Stewart Stadium
🕕: 6:00 p.m.
📺: ESPN+
📻: 103.1 FM
🎟️: WeberStateSports.com

09/25/2026

Have you visited the new Starbucks in the Shepherd Union yet? 👀

Let's see what's on your camera roll, Wildcats. Share your most recent pic of campus in the comments. 🤳
09/24/2026

Let's see what's on your camera roll, Wildcats. Share your most recent pic of campus in the comments. 🤳

09/22/2026

Before he could even read, Kobe Cottingham was already flipping and flying, turning a childhood pastime into an inspiring cheerleading career.

Cottingham, 23, is the only male flyer currently on Weber State University’s Spirit Squad.

He grew up in Montevallo, Alabama, with his twin brother and three older siblings. He was especially close with his sister, Makayla, who was also a cheerleader. Given their strong relationship, he said it’s no surprise he followed in her footsteps.

“I just found it fun and something I truly enjoyed,” he said. “I enjoyed doing football, baseball, and basketball as well, but cheerleading is what brought me the most joy.”

Shortly after graduating high school, Cottingham moved to Texas to attend Trinity Valley Community College. He was on their cheer team for three years before officially deciding that Weber State was the school for him.

“Being in the crowd and watching Weber versus being on the mat and competing with Weber is very different,” he said. “This entire year has been a dream come true.”

Throughout his cheer journey, Cottingham has acknowledged both the challenges and rewards of his sport. He said his perseverance and determination have allowed him to break barriers in spaces where there aren’t others like him.

Cottingham said Weber State has given him opportunities to grow not only as a cheerleader, but as a person too. He said it wouldn't have been possible if he hadn’t decided to be different and choose his own path. Now, he also encourages others to embrace what makes them unique.

“Stand out,” he said. “You don’t want to be the same as everyone else, so step out and do what others won’t do.”

Commuters across five northern Utah counties can receive up to $800 off an electric bike this week.Weber State Universit...
09/21/2026

Commuters across five northern Utah counties can receive up to $800 off an electric bike this week.

Weber State University’s Sustainability Practices and Research Center, or SPARC, is partnering with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to offer $400 to $800 e-bike vouchers from Sept. 21–25.

Applicants can check eligibility and begin the application process on the e-bike program website: https://www.weber.edu/sustainability/solutions/E-Bikes.html

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