Letter from the President

Excitement always accompanies the beginning of a new academic year, and this fall, the momentum is multiplied by the addition and renovation of important spaces on campus. As we work toward our strategic goal of becoming the first open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university in the entire nation, new facilities provide the space necessary to offer our students amazing experiences that exemplify our “active learning. active life.” approach to education.

In addition to providing students in all academic disciplines with hands-on learning opportunities that prepare them to graduate career-ready, our polytechnic focus prepares students to fulfil the healthcare, science, engineering, and technology workforce needs that our area employers so desperately need. Our state-of-the-art Science, Engineering & Technology Building opened this semester and will give students access to the cutting-edge equipment and premier learning opportunities they need to be prepared to meet this workforce demand upon graduation. Under construction since October 2019, the five-story building offers classrooms and twentyeight specialized labs, such as a gross anatomy lab, that more than triples the size of our current facilities. This functional facility will quickly become a favorite study spot for many of our students.

Providing a home away from home for 534 Trailblazers, Campus View Suites II also opened this fall. Building off the success of the first Campus View Suites building, which welcomed 352 students in 2016, this facility offers suite-style living quarters as well as common recreational spaces that certainly will facilitate DSU’s unique “active learning. active life.” experience. In addition to offering more students the opportunity to experience the sense of community,

I am thrilled to announce that as part of a landmark partnership, Dixie State University and the Greater Zion convenience, and increased retention rates that accompany living on campus, the facility will feature a

Convention & Tourism Office have entered into a strategic hammock garden that will provide marketing agreement that will result in Greater Zion receiving the perfect spot for students to take more than $2 million in annual marketing exposure and a mental health break while basking

Trailblazer Stadium being renamed Greater Zion Stadium. in the St. George sun. Across campus, we have partnered

The 20-year, $10 million agreement maximizes revenue generated by visitors—not Washington County taxpayers—to with Intermountain Healthcare to renovate the space just south of Burns Arena to create the Athletic create a superior experience for both visitors and residents. Training Center. The center

The partnership is truly a win-win-win situation for everyone; it celebrates the tenth anniversary of promotes the area nationally, builds the community, and fuels our sports medicine partnership. economic growth by bringing more people to our gorgeous corner of the world. The 10,388-square-foot facility offers more than 400 studentathletes Division I-level medical

As part of this effort, the Tourism Office will establish a visitor center at the stadium and information kiosks at other key care, screenings, sports psychology services, rehabilitation, and more. Additionally, the facility provides academic opportunities, as students in our Masters of Athletic locations on campus to showcase visitor activities to all those Training program work with and learn from Intermountain Healthcare who attend events on the Dixie State campus. Additionally, professionals in this space.

Dixie State will better be able to tell prospective students With Community Education classes, student performances and what an amazing backyard full of abundant recreational opportunities they will have when they attend DSU. games, and community events, there is always a perfect reason to come to campus and check out our new additions. See for yourself why every day spent on the DSU campus is a great day to be a

The timing of this partnership couldn’t be more perfect, Trailblazer! as it will assist Dixie State during our transition to NCAA

Division I status through opportunities to expand athletic facilities. The university plans on adding state-of-the-art press boxes and comfortable event space to the existing westside grandstands, which will help attract more athletic, Western Athletic Conference starting this July, Dixie State will take on competitors based everywhere from Washington, California, Arizona, and New Mexico to Illinois, Missouri, and Texas. This will give Greater Zion access to audiences it would otherwise leave unreached. 10 www.saintgeorgewellness.com www.sghealthandwellnessmagazine.com Plus, partnering with Greater Zion is a natural fit for Dixie State University. The Tourism Office’s vision to “Inspire Greater. Experience Greater. Live Greater.” Richard “Biff” Williams aligns perfectly with Dixie State’s “active learning. active life.” President of approach to education. Both philosophies take advantage of the Dixie State University beautiful, world-renowned destination we live in by encouraging students, visitors, and residents alike to learn by exploring. Here at the University, we recognize that valuable learning experiences take place inside and outside of the classroom. By taking advantage of experiences available in Greater Zion, we all can grow academically, actively, and holistically. This unique, trailblazing partnership certainly will enhance our community for years to come. I can’t wait to see you at upcoming games, concerts, and community events in Greater Zion Stadium!