Speaking on Business: Utah Valley University

Published: March 2, 2021, 7:27 p.m.

b'This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah Valley University is the largest public university in Utah, and one of a few in the nation offering a dual mission that combines the rigor of a first-rate teaching university with the openness and vocational programs of a community college. President Astrid Tuminez is here to share some of the exciting things UVU has to offer. \\n\\nASTRID TUMINEZ\\n\\nThere has never been a better time to enroll at Utah Valley University. Business Insider recently ranked UVU 3rd in the nation for best return on investment.\\nWe have learned from the pandemic, innovated, adapted, and are moving forward. Our faculty teach students in-person, via livestream, and online while we follow the Governor\\u2019s COVID-19 policy.\\n\\nWe are building the state\\u2019s economy by partnering with local businesses, industry, and communities. Thanks to federal COVID-19 recovery funding, we have been able to offer 23 tuition-free, skill-up training classes to help Utahn\\u2019s secure employment. UVU now offers bachelor\\u2019s degrees in civil, mechanical, computer, and electrical engineering to help fill the state\\u2019s need for more engineers, and many other new courses including partnering with Park City Hotels to offer a degree in resort management.\\n\\nThere has never been a better time to enroll at Utah Valley University. Join us and thrive. \\n\\nDEREK MILLER\\n\\nUVU is an excellent institution focused on both student success and building Utah\\u2019s economy. Learn more by visiting uvu.edu. I\\u2019m Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, and this is Speaking on Business. \\n\\nOriginally Aired: February 22, 2021.'