President's Message

Dear Alumni and friends:

I am thrilled to share this year’s edition of the Snow College Magazine. The college is committed to a culture of continuous improvement, and we’re so fortunate to have 136 years of excellence as our foundation.

With so many reasons to celebrate at Snow College, it’s surprising to hear the national narrative surrounding higher education. Some criticize college as too expensive and not worth the investment. However, we know that individuals with a post-secondary credentials in Utah experience lifetime benefits for themselves and their families. Significantly higher salaries, financial stability, health, childcare affordability, and well-being are just a few of the lifelong benefits. Further, Snow’s demonstrated excellence and lowest cost in the state defy the national narrative!

You can be confident that your beloved Snow College is continuing to build on the success of its history, which you helped create. I genuinely believe that anyone from any background can find success at Snow. No other institution offers the personalized, hands-on, high-quality instruction that our students receive. This is true on our Ephraim and Richfield campuses, as well as online and in our Nephi and Delta learning centers. Here is proof:

• This year, Snow was named one of the top 150 community colleges in the country by the prestigious Aspen Institute.

• Over 90% of our students either graduate or transfer, which is roughly double the national rate for two-year community colleges.

• Students who start at Snow and transfer to a regional Utah university graduate at a 27% higher rate (on average) than those who start at the university. This means that students who attend Snow first have a significantly higher chance of graduating from the university to which they transfer than the students who started as a freshman at that university!

Last year, we invested more resources in our alumni and advancement offices because we believe that our alumni and friends truly inspire today’s learners. A new alumni president, the amazing Melissa Lowry Judy (Class of 1991), started her service in July, and the equally amazing Rob Behunin was selected to lead the Foundation Board. They both have excellent council members, and I am very excited about their charge to engage alumni, raise funds, and help the college meet its strategic goals, which were set by our visionary Board of Trustees, led by Rick Robinson. Look for more opportunities to be involved!

Trusting us with your family members and sharing your Snow College story with your neighbors and friends are the best ways that you can help us. Everyone should be lucky enough to have the Snow College experience! Please consider this your personal invitation to visit campus often. We love having you back on campus; you are family!

Once a Badger, always a Badger!