News Releases
Southern Utah event series helps women explore paths to leadership
Southern Utah Universityâs Michael O, Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service, Utah Tech University, Utah Women Run, and Womenâs Leadership Institute are pleased to announce and invite women from across southern Utah to attend two great events this week that will showcase the opportunities for leadership for women in the region. The series, titled âThe Urgency of Womenâs Leadership: Discover Your Why, Discover Your Way,â aims to inspire and empower women to take on leadership roles in their communities and beyond. (Read More)
Freedom of the Press Foundation statement on âHonestReportingâ disinformation campaign
Itâs absolutely reckless for a group calling itself âHonest Reportingâ to insinuate that photojournalists who take pictures of atrocities are complicit in them. Despite Honest Reportingâs recent backpedaling, itâs a virtual certainty that their irresponsible speculation will be cited to justify past and future violence against the press. Theyâve put journalistsâ lives at risk. (Read More)
What to expect from Ranked Choice Voting in the general election
In 2021, voters of Genola, Heber, Lehi, Midvale, Millcreek, Payson, Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Woodland Hills and Vineyard all went to the polls and ranked candidates from their favorite to least favorite. They liked it so much better than a traditional plurality election that they are choosing it again for the November 21 election.
RCV is a non-partisan voting method that allows voters to determine which candidates they support and rank them in order of preference, increasing the likelihood of a winning candidate being more aligned with whatâs most important to them. All ten cities will use Ranked Choice Voting for city council races while Salt Lake City will also be using Ranked Choice Voting to decide who will be its next mayor. (Read More)
Utah leads out in leveraging sports diplomacy
Utah Global Diplomacyâs November World Affairs Symposium Series entitled, Sports Diplomacy: Leveling the Socioeconomic Playing Field, highlighted the impact that sports diplomacy has in building global bridges and connecting local communities. Sports diplomacy employs sports and athletic events to strengthen international relations, promote cooperation, and enhance communication among nations and cultures. Beyond its global impact, it plays a vital role in boosting local economies and addressing socioeconomic challenges, fostering peace and goodwill while supporting community growth. (Read More)
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