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96-558: The nearest town is Moab , Utah about 16 miles (26 km) to the southwest. The area is generally accessed from Fisher Towers Road off of Route 128 which runs along the Colorado River between I-70 and Route 191 . Castleton Tower is visible approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) to the southwest from different parts of the Fisher Tower's area. The Towers lie just south of a larger mesa which they are emerging from on

192-454: A geological time scale . 1,000 feet (300 m) north of the main formation there is a tower which has only partway emerged from the mesa. The Towers are composed of three major fins of rock that run from the northeast closer to the mesa out to the southwest and into a desert valley. The fins are between 1,000 and 2,000 feet (300 and 610 m) long and separated from each other by about 1,000 feet (300 m). Each fin contains multiple towers,

288-526: A 75mm howitzer cannon at the initial kickoff and each time after the Aggies score points. ROTC members also fire the cannon at the end of the game after every home team victory. Utah State ROTC cadet activity and presence both on and off the field is especially present at events surrounding Veteran's Day and during athletic events when the Aggies compete against fellow Mountain West Conference rivals,

384-671: A few rural agricultural schools in his native Denmark, Anthon H. Lund of the Utah Territorial Legislature decided that there existed in the Utah Territory a need for such a school fusing the highest in scientific and academic research with agriculture, the way of life for the vast majority of locals. Upon returning to the United States , Lund heard about the Morrill Act and pitched a vision for

480-748: A free-standing college on July 1, 2010. The Caine College of the Arts houses the departments of Art & Design, Music, and Theatre Arts, along with the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art . Performance facilities include the Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center , which houses the Kent Concert Hall among other venues, and the free-standing Manon Caine Russell-Kathryn Caine Wanlass Performance Hall , completed in 2006. The 400-seat Performance Hall , designed by

576-531: A great deal of money and land to create new houses and churches in Moab. With the winding down of the Cold War , Moab's uranium boom was over, and the city's population drastically declined. By the early 1980s a number of homes stood empty, and nearly all of the uranium mines had closed. In 1949, Western movie director John Ford was persuaded to use the area for the movie Wagon Master . Ford had been using

672-530: A land-grant school with an original charter for, in part, military sciences , Utah State supports a robust ROTC program for the Army , Navy , Coast Guard , and Air Force . ROTC members wear uniforms or field attire as the color guard at home athletic events. Members of the ROTC are also present on the field and in the stadium at every home football game. Wearing field attire, members of the ROTC perform pushups and fire

768-522: A lightning strike, sometime in the final week of July 2014) and the Sundial , both found in between King Fisher and Echo Tower. Each consists of balanced rocks perched above smaller supports. Another example is the Lizard Rock , a 60-foot (18 m) tower near the parking lot. Development of Fisher Towers as climbing areas start in the early 1960s. The first notable technical climb was a route called

864-490: A number of which have been named. The easternmost section of the northernmost fin is dominated by a tower known as the King Fisher . The ridge line of the fin drops considerable before reaching the western formation called Ancient Art . Ancient Art is composed of four separate summits the most striking of which is the cork screw summit. The Middle fin is split into two very distinct towers known as Echo Tower in

960-491: A particular area of responsibility that is outlined in each officer's charter. The duties of USUSA officers can range from managing campus events and activities to promoting and advocating for particular initiatives at the Utah State Legislature . In February of each school year, students who wish to serve in the following year's USUSA begin launching campaigns for office. Campaigns last one week and consist of

1056-737: A presence statewide, with a total of 30 statewide campuses and more than 50 research institutes and centers. Among these research institutes is the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), which is the sole University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) for the United States Missile Defense Agency , and a UARC for the United States Department of Defense . According to the National Science Foundation , USU

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1152-690: A primary and general election in which the top two vote-getters from the primary advance to the general election, and the candidate who receives a majority vote in the general election is announced as the winner. The USUSA received significant attention during the 2016–2017 school year when the organization declared a mental health crisis at Utah State University. The legislation (written by USUSA Student Body President Ashley Waddoups, USUSA Student Advocate Vice President Matthew Clewett, and USUSA Graduate Studies Senator Ty Aller) sought to raise awareness of significant wait times for students to utilize CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) at Utah State as well as

1248-536: A regional campus of Utah State University . Prior to the construction of the railroad in 1883, Moab was a strategic place to cross the Colorado River. A toll ferry service across the river ended when a permanent bridge was built in 1911. This bridge was replaced with a new bridge in 1955, which was in turn replaced by another new bridge in 2010. The 1955 bridge was subsequently demolished. The highway that uses this bridge has been renumbered multiple times and

1344-419: A semi-arid climate bordering on arid ( Köppen BSk ) characterized by hot summers and chilly winters, with precipitation evenly spread over the year (usually less than one inch per month). There are an average of 41 days with temperatures reaching 100 °F (38 °C), 109 days reaching 90 °F (32 °C), and 3.6 days per winter where the temperature remains at or below freezing. The highest temperature

1440-911: A small research reservoir located at the mouth of Logan Canyon, is a popular spot for paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing. The Logan Country Club, adjacent to the campus, is home to the university's men's golf team. Additionally, the Utah Water Research Laboratory is a key research facility near Logan Canyon. In the broader region, students have access to other ski resorts, such as Powder Mountain and Cherry Peak Report, as well as local golf courses, lakes, and reservoirs, including Hyrum Reservoir at Hyrum State Park . Many students take advantage of Utah's YETI ski pass, which allows limited access to all of Utah's ski resorts. Weekend getaways to Yellowstone National Park , Teton National Park , and Lava Hot Springs are also popular due to their proximity to Logan. Utah State University

1536-684: A time, the population of Middle Eastern students declined sharply and has only recently begun to rise again. By the late 20th century, Utah State University aimed to expand its scope beyond being primarily recognized as a regional institution and sought to develop a broader national presence. Under the leadership of President George Emert , who served from 1992 to 2000, the university's endowment grew from $ 7 million to $ 80 million. USU forged collaborations with several foreign institutions and governments, especially under former president Stan Albrecht . The Merrill-Cazier Library opened in 2005, and other facilities have followed. In 2010, USU acquired both

1632-506: A wide selection of degrees at each location without visiting the Logan campus. Courses and degrees are also made available online through Distance Education. The USU-Moab campus opened on April 1, 2022. The City of Moab committed up to $ 75,000 per year, from 2012 to 2021, to promote the development of the campus. Degrees specific to the community's needs, including social work and recreation resource management, were planned and now provided on

1728-533: Is 46 miles (74 km) southwest of Cisco . The entrance to Arches National Park is 4 miles (6 km) north of Moab on US 191. Hurrah Pass is located on the trail between Moab and Chicken Corners. Kokopelli's Trail , a 142-mile mountain biking trail which begins near Loma, Colorado, ends in Moab. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12 square kilometres (4.8 sq mi), all land. Moab has

1824-544: Is Utah's oldest and largest public residential campus. About 84% of Aggies live away from home. Twenty-one widely varying on-campus buildings house single students, and 39 buildings on the north side of campus are available for married housing. Many more students live in the multitude of off-campus housing options nearby. Students on campus may dine in one of two cafeterias and the Forum Cafe at Merrill-Cazier Library , which offers paninis, soups, beverages, and more. There

1920-706: Is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Logan, Utah . Founded in 1888 under the Morrill Land-Grant Acts as Utah's federal land-grant institution, Utah State serves as one of Utah's two flagship universities. It is classified among " R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity ". The Logan campus is the state's largest public residential campus, with more than 84% of students living away from home. As of fall 2023, Utah State had 28,063 enrolled students, including 20,259 at its main Logan campus. The university has

2016-486: Is almost always seen as an athletic and acrobatic member and leader of the Spirit Squad in costume attire that performs dance moves and athletic stunts to the delight of USU fans. Historically, Big Blue was a real-life white rodeo-trained bull dusted in animal-safe and animal-friendly blue color chalk. However, when the new Spectrum was built, concerns over the real-life bull scuffing up the basketball court gave rise to

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2112-584: Is also a full-service Skyroom restaurant and the Hub, which includes several dining options. On the east edge of campus sits Aggie Ice Cream, a popular local destination that has been producing ice cream, cheese products, sandwiches, and soups since 1888. Starting in Old Main, USU has had a creamery since its founding in 1888. Students studying dairying and domestic arts applied to learn how to make both ice cream and cheeses. In 1921, Gustav Wilster began working with

2208-503: Is housed today, with a second location operating in USU's Blue Square student housing, which opened in 2023. Along with Aggie Ice Cream, USU owns and operates its chocolate factory, The Aggie Chocolate Factory, through the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. The Aggie Chocolate Factory has shops on both the academic and residential campuses in Logan and the athletic stadiums. During

2304-548: Is located in Logan, Utah, spanning 600 acres at the mouth of Logan Canyon. The campus sits on a "bench," a shelf-like foothill overlooking Cache Valley to the west, with Mount Logan and the Bear River Range rising sharply to the east. The campus is home to more than 100 buildings. Key facilities include Maverik Stadium , the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum , Old Main (the university's first building),

2400-676: Is now numbered U.S. Route 191 . Moab gained freight railroad access in 1962, when a spur railroad line (now the Union Pacific Railroad 's Cane Creek Subdivision ) was built to serve the Cane Creek potash mine . Moab has never had passenger rail service, although the California Zephyr has advertised service to Moab in the past via stops at Thompson Springs (no longer a scheduled stop), Green River or Grand Junction, Colorado . Beginning on August 15, 2021,

2496-635: Is particularly notorious given its history and the unified standing body and hand motions made in unison by the student body and fans as part of the song. Other traditions and events for students are sponsored by USU, the HURD, and the Student Association and held throughout the year and include Homecoming and "The Howl," the latter being the largest publicly-sponsored Halloween celebration in the state of Utah for USU students and their friends attending other schools. Other annual student events include

2592-676: The Finger of Fate , which summits Titan Tower and was later featured in Fifty Classic Climbs of North America . The Towers are also very well known for the cork screw summit of the Ancient Arts tower, most commonly accessed by the Stolen Chimney route. Photographs of the unusual cork screw summit have been extensively published in many settings including mainstream advertisements. The Fisher Towers were featured in

2688-913: The Eastern Utah Golden Eagles and is the only campus besides Logan with an athletics program. Regional Campuses and Distance Education (RCDE) work to fulfill USU's land-grant mission to increase access to high-quality education throughout Utah. Logan is one of many cities and towns hosting a statewide campus for the university. Statewide campuses are located in Beaver , Bicknell , Blanding , Brigham City , Castle Dale , Cedar City , Delta , Ephraim , Heber City , Junction , Kanab , Kaysville , Logan , Moab , Montezuma Creek , Monticello , Monument Valley , Nephi , Orem , Panguitch , Park City , Price , Richfield , Roosevelt , Salt Lake City , St. George , Tooele , Tremonton , Vernal , and Wendover . Students may receive

2784-457: The Old Main tower, which shines white throughout the entire valley and blue on nights when a varsity sport has picked up a victory, or other special events have occurred on campus. The Utah State University Student Association (USUSA) represents the university's student body. USUSA is composed of 17 elected student officers and five appointed student officers. These officers typically oversee

2880-530: The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter outside Park City and the former College of Eastern Utah , with its two campuses and various undergraduate and vocational programs. In 2012, the university successfully concluded a $ 400 million fundraising campaign, the largest ever at USU. The Utah State University operates a system of campuses throughout Utah, with USU extension offices in all 29 of Utah's counties. Utah State also owns or manages operates within

2976-410: The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons . During certain home and away games, USU's mascot, Big Blue, will also don military field attire. Utah State's ROTC cadets also participate in other opportunities and events both on and off campus, including at the annual USU homecoming parade in Logan. USU's Big Blue mascot is visible at home, away games, and in greater Logan and Utah communities. Nowadays, Big Blue

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3072-756: The University of Utah . Much controversy arose in response to President William J. Kerr 's expansion of the college's scope beyond its agricultural roots. Detractors in Salt Lake City feared that such an expansion would come at the University of Utah's expense and pushed consolidation as a counter. In 1907, an agreement was struck to strictly limit the Agricultural College's curricula to agriculture, domestic science, and mechanic arts. This meant closing all departments in Logan, including

3168-636: The Utah Education Network . Utah State University has conducted studies and proposed long-term development master plans to the state of Utah, which have been approved in concept to create residential and research campuses at each of its additional campuses throughout the State. Located in Price, Utah , the former College of Eastern Utah joined the USU system in 2010 and became Utah State University College of Eastern Utah (USU Eastern). In 2013,

3264-499: The War Relocation Authority , the government body responsible for overseeing the wartime incarceration program. The Moab Isolation Center for "noncompliant" Japanese Americans was created in response to growing resistance to WRA policies within the camps; a December 1942 clash between guards and inmates known as the " Manzanar Riot ", in which two were killed and ten injured, was the final push. On January 11, 1943,

3360-545: The "West Point of the West" for its ROTC program's officer commissioning during World War II. Both institutions contributed notably to U.S. military training in the mid-20th century. The 1920s and 1930s saw the genesis of significant growth. Utah State added its School of Education in 1928, a prelude to the institution renamed Utah State Agricultural College in 1929. In 1957, the school was granted university status as Utah State University of Agriculture and Applied Science , but

3456-622: The 1950s Moab became the so-called "Uranium Capital of the World" after geologist Charles Steen found a rich deposit of uranium ore south of the city. This discovery coincided with the advent of the era of nuclear weapons and nuclear power in the United States, and Moab's boom years began. The city population grew nearly 500% over the next few years, bringing the population to near 6,000 people. The explosion in population caused much construction of houses and schools. Charles Steen donated

3552-572: The 1950s, professors regularly drove around the state to teach courses and advise students. The first Statewide Campus, Uintah Basin , was designated by the Utah State Legislature in 1967. The following year, "flying professors" traveled weekly to teach at USU's various campuses and centers. Traveling from the centers was necessary until Utah State installed satellite systems in 1996. In 2005, University President Stan Albrecht moved Utah State University's Continuing Education unit to

3648-525: The Aggies compete in athletic events against in-conference rivals, the Air Force Falcons and Big Blue will also wear military field attire during those games. Big Blue is seen somewhat as a local celebrity, especially in and around Logan, and the student version is often seen taking pictures and signing autographs with students, fans, and children in the community. It is considered an honor for a student to be named "Big Blue," and tryouts are held for

3744-620: The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. Utah State's aerospace programs are housed in the College of Engineering and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (including the Air Force and Army ROTC programs) and in collaboration with the Space Dynamics Laboratory. Formerly existing as a non-degree-granting institution within the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, the Caine College became

3840-476: The College of Agriculture. By 1922, students studied dairy technology, fluid milk processing, ice cream manufacture, dairy engineering, cheese manufacture, butter making, dairy facility inspection, and dairy product judging. Wilster's students would go on to create Casper's Ice Cream , Farr's Ice Cream, and Snelgrove's Ice Cream . In 1975, the Nutrition and Food Sciences building was built, where Aggie Ice Cream

3936-493: The College of Veterinary Medicine, was announced in the spring of 2022 and is Utah's first four-year veterinary school. Rather than continuing as a separate college, Utah State's military science and ROTC programs (including the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence) are currently housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences while Utah State's aviation, flight technology, and drone technology programs are currently housed in

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4032-600: The Grand County Jail after protesting conditions in Moab, were transported to Leupp in a five-by-six-foot box on the back of a truck. Their separate transfer was arranged by Francis Frederick, who had also handed down their prison sentences, using a law he later rescinded to charge them with unlawful assembly.) In 1994, the "Dalton Wells CCC Camp/Moab Relocation Center" was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and, although no marker exists on

4128-829: The Innovation and Research Campus. Scientific and agricultural research facilities are located north and south of Cache Valley and throughout Utah. Students have full access to the HPER (pronounced "hyper"), Nelson Fieldhouse , and the 117,000-sq-ft ARC (Aggie Recreation Center) exercise facilities, which include basketball courts, indoor rock climbing, gymnastics equipment, two swimming pools, racquetball, squash, and outdoor field space for lacrosse, rugby, soccer, ultimate, and other sports. With more than 30 of Utah’s largest tree species and more than 7,000 trees, USU’s Logan campus has earned international recognition as an arboretum, accredited by ArbNet. USU's main campus in Logan, Utah, and

4224-528: The Luminary Processional, which welcomes new students each fall, and The End of Year Bash, a concert on campus that culminates at the end of the academic year each April. In 1903, USU was divided into six schools: The School of Agriculture, the School of Military Science, the School of Agricultural Engineering and Mechanical Arts, the School of Home Economics, the School of General Science, and

4320-917: The Merrill-Cazier Library (305,000 square feet), and the Manon Caine Russell-Kathryn Caine Wanlass Performance Hall . The Logan City Cemetery divides much of the campus, with the main academic buildings to the south and the innovation and research facilities to the north. The campus also includes residential, recreational, and athletic buildings. To the west and north are located the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum and Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium . USU owns over 1,000 acres in Cache County for future development and research, including agricultural centers, research farms, and

4416-651: The Moab Art Walk at multiple venues throughout the year, highlighting local artists' work. Moab is just south of the Colorado River , at an elevation of 4,025 feet (1,227 m) on the Colorado Plateau . It is 18 miles (29 km) west of the Utah/Colorado state line. Via U.S. Route 191 , it is 31 miles (50 km) south of Interstate 70 at Crescent Junction, and it is 54 miles (87 km) north of Monticello . Via Utah State Route 128 it

4512-670: The Provost's Office and established the USU Regional Campuses and Distance Education organization. The system grew in 2010 with the addition of USU Eastern to nearly one-half of USU's enrollment. Today, the USU system includes USU Blanding, USU Eastern and 28 additional statewide campuses. In 2012, RCDE completed construction of the Regional Campuses Distance Education (RCDE) Building which houses broadcast classrooms, RCDE offices, and

4608-730: The Radio and Aviation Department earlier and entered the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander to assist in organizing electronics training. He was a member of the committee in Washington that planned the ETP and shortly returned to Utah State as the Officer-in-Charge. The ETP Primary School continued at Utah State until August 1944, graduating about 2,750 students in 30 classes. During the late 1970s, controversy again erupted on campus surrounding

4704-459: The School of Commerce. In 1923, the university expanded to seven academic colleges: Agriculture, Home Economics, Military Science, Agricultural Engineering, Commerce and Business Administration, Mechanic Arts, and General Science. In 1924, the institution added a School of Education, and restructured the School of General Science to include a School of Basic Arts and Sciences. Today, USU is organized into ten academic colleges: The tenth college,

4800-780: The Utah State Aggies will compete in the Pac-12 Conference . On December 16, 1861, Representative Justin Morrill (VT) introduced a bill into the U.S. House of Representatives "to establish at least one college in each state upon a sure and perpetual foundation, accessible to all, but especially to the sons of toil..." President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act into law in July 1862. Meanwhile, after visiting

4896-722: The architectural firm Sasaki Associates , is recognized for its acoustic quality. It has been honored with an award from the Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for its architectural design. The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art , designed by architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and opened in 1982, contains one of the largest art collections in the Intermountain Region . Its holdings include nationally significant collections of ceramics, Native American art, and especially artworks produced in

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4992-464: The area in Monument Valley around Mexican Hat, Utah , south of Moab, since he filmed Stagecoach there 10 years earlier in 1939. A local Moab rancher (George White) found Ford and persuaded him to come take a look at Moab. The Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission is a Moab City Department and holds the title of the longest running film commission in the world. Established in 1949,

5088-399: The average family size was 3.10. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males. The median income for a household in the city

5184-619: The city of Logan have received several accolades, including being named the "Best College Town" for the 2019-2020 school year and "Most Beautiful Campus in Utah." The campus benefits from its proximity to several outdoor recreational destinations and local amenities that offer students a wide variety of activities. Directly adjacent to the campus are Logan Canyon and the Cache National Forest , which provide opportunities for hiking, camping, and skiing. Logan Canyon also serves as

5280-424: The city. The population density was 1,313.1 people per square mile (506.9/km ). There were 2,148 housing units at an average density of 590.2 per square mile (227.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.35% White , 5.46% Native American , 0.36% African American , 0.29% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 1.88% from other races , and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.44% of

5376-492: The college that would receive widespread support among members of the Territorial Legislature, seeking to reapply for statehood. Now, there came the question of location. According to historian Joel Ricks, "Provo had received the Insane Asylum, Salt Lake City had the University and Capitol, and most of the legislature felt that the new institutions should be given to Weber and Cache Counties." Citizens in Logan, Cache County, banded together and successfully lobbied representatives for

5472-465: The commission has overseen the production of the many movies filmed near Moab. In recent years, Moab has experienced a surge of second-home owners. The relatively mild winters and enjoyable summers have attracted many people to build such homes throughout the area. In a situation mirroring that of other resort towns in the American West , controversy has arisen over these new residents and their houses, which in many cases remain unoccupied for most of

5568-403: The east and Cottontail in the west. The southernmost fin is best known for containing the Fisher Towers with the greatest elevation and prominence, a structure named Titan Tower . The eastern portion of the southern fin is the less well known Oracle which physically connects back to the mesa. The area has many other named structures, such as the Cobra (which collapsed, presumably due to

5664-577: The excursion company Rocky Mountaineer began operating passenger rail service between Moab and Denver, Colorado , in the form of the Rockies to the Red Rocks . Bus service is provided by Salt Lake Express. There are a number of locally owned shuttle services that provide transportation to Salt Lake City and Grand Junction, CO. Air service is available at Canyonlands Field , with daily nonstop flights to Denver International Airport via SkyWest Airlines / United Express . Utah State University Utah State University ( USU or Utah State )

5760-408: The few natural crossings of the Colorado River were forgotten. Nevertheless, the U.S. military deemed the bridge over the Colorado River at Moab important enough to place it under guard as late as World War II . In 1943, a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp outside Moab was used as a Citizen Isolation Center to confine Japanese American internees labeled "troublemakers" by authorities in

5856-531: The first service organizations in the nation. VOICE, Volunteer Organization for Involvement in the Community and Environment, worked to improve the environment and social issues in Cache Valley. VOICE became The Val R. Christensen Service Center in 1999 in honor of Dr. Christensen's efforts and support of the organization. Today, students are involved in more than 20 service organizations including Aggie Special Olympics, Aggies for Africa, Alternative Breaks, and Senior University. Given USU's history and traditions as

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5952-509: The following agricultural, equestrian, botanical, and ecological centers: the Bastian Agricultural Center (South Jordan), the USU Botanical Center (Kaysville), the Ogden Botanical Gardens (Ogden), Thanksgiving Point (Lehi), the Sam Skaggs Family Equine Education Center (Wellsville), and the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter (Park City). The earliest roots of USU's distance education go back to 1904 when USU professors traveled by train from Logan to Burley, Idaho to deliver dairy lectures. In

6048-438: The general camp population because of their resistance to the WRA's attempts to determine the loyalty of incarcerated Japanese Americans, met largely with confusion and anger because of a lack of explanation as to how and why internees would be assessed. The Moab Isolation Center remained open until April 27, when most of its inmates were bused to the larger and more secure Leupp Isolation Center . (Five men, serving sentences in

6144-405: The honor. Once chosen as Big Blue, the student chosen cannot divulge to the student body or the public he is Big Blue until he officially steps down from that role in a formal, and often emotional, "de-masking" ceremony. Utah State has a history of various traditions, including its two fight songs ('Hail the Utah Aggies' and 'The Scotsman') and a range of chants, such as 'I Believe.' The Scotsman

6240-411: The honor. The bill to establish the Agricultural College of Utah was passed on March 8, 1888, and on September 2, 1890, 14-year-old Miss Vendla Berntson enrolled as its first student. Utah State's original charter focused on military science , technology, science, agriculture, and mechanical arts. In its early years, the college narrowly dodged two major campaigns to consolidate its operations with

6336-500: The increasing number of students who were suffering from mental health-related illnesses. After a successful lobbying campaign, the USUSA was able to influence the Utah State Legislature to pass a resolution declaring a mental health crisis at all Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institutions. The resolution was subsequently signed by Utah Governor Gary Herbert in March 2017. In 1970, Utah State student Sue Brown and Director of Student Activities Val R. Christensen created one of

6432-549: The main route to Beaver Mountain Ski Resort and Bear Lake , both of which are popular among students for winter sports and summer activities. Students often visit these nearby areas for recreational activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and skiing. The USU Outdoor Recreation Program supports these activities by renting equipment for camping, water sports, mountain sports, and winter sports, as well as providing trail maps and local expertise. Several notable sites are situated near or within campus property. First Dam,

6528-404: The music department, which did not fall under that umbrella. Consequently, the University of Utah became solely responsible, for a time, for courses in engineering, law, medicine, fine arts, and pedagogy, despite the Agricultural College's initial charter in 1888, which mandated that it offer instruction in such things. The Utah State legislature lifted the bulk of the curricular restrictions during

6624-417: The new campus. Since its opening, USU has had a growing presence in Moab, showing a 15.8% growth in enrollment from 2022 to 2023. Started in 1914, Utah State University Cooperative Extension , referred to simply as Extension, provides research-based, unbiased information to communities through their county offices and is an integral part of a land-grant institution. Extension operates 30 offices throughout

6720-484: The next two decades, with all restrictions on USU's academic growth being officially abolished in the 1990s. The Agricultural College grew modestly amid the tumult, adding its statewide Extension program in 1914. A year later, it granted its first master's degrees. UAC, as the Utah Agricultural College was commonly abbreviated, also received a boost in students due to World War I. Colleges and universities nationwide were temporarily transformed into training grounds for

6816-548: The official name was shortened to Utah State University Eastern . USU Eastern operates a satellite campus, known as the Blanding campus, in Blanding, Utah . Before the acquisition, USU taught courses at the Blanding Education Center on the College of Eastern Utah Campus through Regional Campuses and Distance Education (RCDE). USU Eastern is a junior college and offers associate degrees, certificates, and vocational programs. Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral courses, however, are available on-site through RCDE. USU Eastern competes as

6912-620: The opening scene of Austin Powers in Goldmember . Television commercials, advertisements, and even scenes from famous movies have been filmed in the area of Moab, Utah (where the Fisher Towers are located). Moab, Utah Moab ( / ˈ m oʊ . æ b / ) is the largest city and county seat of Grand County in eastern Utah in the western United States , known for its dramatic scenery. The population

7008-689: The period between 1829 and the early 1850s, the area around what is now Moab served as the Colorado River crossing along the Old Spanish Trail . Latter-day Saint settlers attempted to establish a trading fort at the river crossing called the Elk Mountain Mission in April 1855 to trade with travellers attempting to cross the river. Forty men were called on this mission. There were repeated Indian attacks, including one on September 23, 1855, in which James Hunt, companion to Peter Stubbs,

7104-407: The population. There were 1,936 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and

7200-515: The rite of passage of becoming a True Aggie, which requires a student to kiss someone who is already a True Aggie on top of the Block "A." Two students may also become True Aggies together on Homecoming night or A-Day. In 2011, USU broke the record in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most couples kissing at the same place at the same time. Nearby the Block "A" is the lighted "A" atop

7296-504: The school's historically sizeable Iranian population. As U.S. relations with Iran began to deteriorate throughout the decade, Iranian students on campus began staging protests against the Shah , which demonstrations met with some backlash in the community. Following the outbreak of the hostage crisis of 1979, immigration officials arrived on campus to interview each Iranian, an event that alienated many international and domestic students. For

7392-522: The short name Utah State University is used even in official documents. At the beginning of World War II , Utah State was one of six colleges selected by the United States Navy to give a Primary School in the highly unusual Electronics Training Program (ETP). Starting March 23, 1942, and each month after, a new group of 100 Navy students arrived for three months of 14-hour days in concentrated electrical engineering study. Smart Gymnasium

7488-433: The short-lived Student Army Training Corps, composed of students who received military instruction and could return to their educations following their military service. As the then-tiny campus could not otherwise support such large numbers of new students, college president Elmer Peterson convinced the state in 1918 to appropriate funds for permanent brick buildings, which could be used as living space for SATC students during

7584-454: The site, an information plaque at the current site entrance and a photograph on display at the Dan O'Laurie Museum in Moab mention the former isolation center. Moab's economy was originally based on agriculture, but gradually shifted to mining. Uranium and vanadium were discovered in the area in the 1910s and 1920s. Potash and manganese came next, and then oil and gas were discovered. In

7680-796: The sixteen men who had initiated the two-day protests were transferred to Moab from the town jails where they were booked (without charges or access to hearings) after the riot. Having closed just fifteen months prior, all 18 military-style structures of the CCC camp were in good condition, and the site was converted to its new use with minimal renovation. 150 military police guarded the camp, and director Raymond Best and head of security Francis Frederick presided over administration. On February 18, thirteen transfers from Gila River , Arizona, were brought to Moab, and six days later, ten more arrived from Manzanar. An additional fifteen Tule Lake inmates were transferred on April 2. Most of these new arrivals were removed from

7776-745: The state, which include the Bastian Agricultural Center (South Jordan), the Ogden Botanical Gardens (Ogden), Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter , Thanksgiving Point (Lehi), and the Utah Botanical Center (Kaysville) With a focus on teaching, research, and public service, Extension programs include 4-H , agribusiness , Expanded Food and Nutrition Education , gardening and yard care, personal finance, and animal health. Utah State University's main academic, research, residential, and innovation campus

7872-499: The student version of the mascot becoming the more visible and public avatar of Big Blue. Big Blue will most always perform dance and acrobatic feats with the Spirit Squad and in the stadiums at home athletic events. At home football games, the student version of Big Blue leads the Aggie Football team onto the field between twin pillars of fire. At the same time, he rides a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Around Veteran's Day. When

7968-511: The town Moab in 1880; in the Bible this term refers to an area of land located on the eastern side of the Jordan River . Some historians believe the city in Utah came to use this name because of William Andrew Peirce, the first postmaster, believing that the biblical Moab and this part of Utah were both "the far country". However, others believe the name has Paiute origins, referring to

8064-486: The towns of Thompson Springs 38 mi (61 km) and Cisco , 47 miles (76 km) to the north. Later, other places to cross the Colorado were constructed, such as Lee's Ferry , Navajo Bridge and Boulder Dam . These changes shifted the trade routes away from Moab. Moab farmers and merchants had to adapt from trading with passing travelers to shipping their goods to distant markets. Soon Moab's origins as one of

8160-657: The war, and instruction afterward. After World War I, the Military Science program continued to grow. By 1947, Utah State's military science program had earned recognition for its officer training efforts. During this time, the university commissioned many officers into the U.S. military, reportedly surpassed only by the United States Military Academy at West Point. This achievement has led to comparisons with other universities, including Oregon State University , which also refers to itself as

8256-524: The winter, the Aggie Chocolate Factory will also sell its own-made hot cocoa; during hot days, they will sell "Frozen As"—a "tongue-in-cheek" iced cocoa drink popular with students and fans. USU students are also involved in more than 200 clubs, an active and influential student government, seven fraternities and three sororities, multiple intramural and club sports, and a student-run radio station. Well-known student traditions include

8352-467: The word moapa , meaning "mosquito". Some of the area's early residents attempted to change the city's name, because in the Christian Bible, Moabites are demeaned as incestuous and idolatrous (but note, Ruth was a Moabite). One petition in 1890 had 59 signatures and requested a name change to "Vina". Another effort attempted to change the name to "Uvadalia". Both attempts failed. During

8448-661: The year. Many Moab citizens are concerned that the town is seeing changes similar to those experienced in Vail and Aspen in neighboring Colorado : skyrocketing property values, a rising cost of living, and corresponding effects on local low- and middle-income workers. Moab hosts several cultural events and festivals including the Moab Music Festival, LGBT Pride Festival, Folk Festival, Skinny Tire Festival, and others. The annual music festival occurs in September, and

8544-406: Was $ 32,620, and the median income for a family was $ 38,214. Males had a median income of $ 35,291 versus $ 21,339 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,228. About 12.0% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. The following public schools serve Moab area students: Moab is home to

8640-419: Was 114 °F (46 °C) on July 7, 1989. The lowest temperature was −24 °F (−31 °C) on January 22, 1930. Average annual precipitation in Moab is 9.02 inches (229 mm). There are an average of 55 days annually with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1983 with 16.42 inches (417 mm) and the driest year was 1898 with 4.32 inches (110 mm). The most precipitation in one month

8736-494: Was 5,366 at the 2020 census . Moab attracts many tourists annually, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks . The town is a popular base for mountain bikers who ride the extensive network of trails including the Slickrock Trail , and for off-roaders who come for the annual Moab Jeep Safari . Moab is home to one of the nine regional campuses of Utah State University . Residents named

8832-482: Was 6.63 inches (168 mm) in July 1918. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 2.77 in (70 mm) on July 23, 1983. Average seasonal snowfall for 1981–2011 is 6.9 inches (18 cm). The most snow in a season was 74 in (190 cm) during 1914–15, and the snowiest month on average is December, with the record set in 1915 at 46.0 in (117 cm). As of the census of 2000, there were 4,779 people, 1,936 households, and 1,169 families residing in

8928-501: Was converted to a dormitory, and Old Main was fitted for classrooms and laboratories. Larry S. Cole was named program director, and Waldo G. Hobson was the director of instruction. ETP admission required passing the Eddy Test , one of the most selective qualifying exams given during the war years. At a given time, some 300 Navy students were on the campus, augmenting the war years regular enrollment of 1,000. Sidney R. Stock had developed

9024-555: Was founded in 1992 by several musicians from New York. The Moab Folk Festival features concerts by numerous folk musicians every November. Since 2011 Moab has hosted an LGBT Pride festival. The first festival included a "visibility" march which drew more than 350 people; in its second year's festival had over 600 in attendance. The Skinny Tire Festival is a road bike festival that occurs in March each year and raises funds for cancer research and survivors. Additionally, Moab sponsors

9120-608: Was ranked 83rd nationally and 54th among public universities for total research and development revenue and expenditures, with $ 344.9 million in 2022. The university also hosts the second-oldest undergraduate research program in the United States. Utah State's athletic teams, known as the Utah State Aggies , compete in Division I as members of the Mountain West Conference . Beginning July 1, 2026,

9216-525: Was shot and killed by a Native American. After this last attack, the fort was abandoned. A new group of settlers from Rich County, led by Randolph Hockaday Stewart, established a permanent settlement in 1878 under the direction of Brigham Young. Moab was incorporated as a town on December 20, 1902. In 1883 the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad main line was constructed across eastern Utah. The rail line did not pass through Moab, instead passing through

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