Sr. Marketing Manager, University of Utah Student Union Words can’t describe how grateful I am to be selected as a recipient of the Staff Council Professional Development Award. This award will support my attendance at the Association of College Unions International Conference in New York. This opportunity will allow me to connect with union professionals […]
Read MoreSonographer, UHealth Ultrasound Thank you to the Staff Council for this Professional Development Award! At this stage in my career, I have been shifting my focus to humanitarian work and my desire to bring ultrasound to underserved communities. Ultrasound is such a wonderful and affordable tool that can help physicians in these low-resource settings to […]
Read MoreIT Supervisor, College of Law I am incredibly appreciative to the Staff Council for this professional development award. We have such a great community of employees that makes the University run, and I think it’s wonderful that the Staff Council is investing in them with a program like this. With this award, I was able […]
Read MoreAcademic Program Manager, General Surgery Thank you to the University of Utah Staff Council (UUSC) and everyone who contributes to the Professional Development Award (PDA). I have worked at the U of U for over 10 years and am amazed at all the opportunities it provides. I am honored to receive the generous PDA support […]
Read MoreAssociate Director of Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety I am grateful to the Staff Council for this award and their generous commitment to the professional development of the University of Utah staff community. As an Environmental Health & Safety professional, I care deeply about contributing to a campus environment where each of us can […]
Read MoreBehavioral Health Program Specialist, Expressive Therapy I am deeply grateful to the Staff Council for this scholarship, which will support my attendance and presentations at the World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna, Italy. From a highly competitive pool, three of my submissions were accepted, focusing on humanitarian community music-making with survivors of genocide, innovative […]
Read MoreAssociate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders The Assistive Technology Industry Association (2026) conference is integral in my learning and application of eye gaze, voice banking, new technology, and other AAC resources. This award will facilitate my Augmentative and Assistive Technology skills to assist with teaching the CSD 6400 AAC class and increase my clinic skills […]
Read MoreIt’s amazing that staff at the University established this award to support colleagues in the pursuit of personal and professional growth. I feel so fortunate to not only be a recipient of this generosity but also to work among people who view supporting others as a priority. I am in school pursuing a Family Nurse Practitioner […]
Read MoreWith deep gratitude to the University of Utah Staff Council, I am the proud recipient of this Professional Development Award. This award helps remove a significant financial barrier to participation in the USITT 2025 conference – a national conference of theatrical-minded designers, technicians, educators, students, and vendors which promotes inclusion, innovation, and equitable collaboration amongst […]
Read MoreAs a social worker and mental health professional, it is my ethical duty to continue to broaden my skills and knowledge to ensure that I can provide the best care to my clients. Therapeutic trainings are often in high demand, expensive, and take a lot of time to complete. This award will aid me to […]
Read MoreI am so appreciative to receive the professional development award. This award means so much to me and my academic career; it has alleviated financial stress and allowed me to complete my fall semester of school. I am currently working on completing an undergraduate degree in science before applying to Physician Assistant school in the […]
Read MoreClinical Research Coordinator, Division of Vascular Surgery I am extremely grateful to be selected as a recipient of the Professional Development Award. This scholarship will allow me to expand my knowledge and experience as a clinical research coordinator by attending conferences and networking events. The UUSC award will allow me to immerse myself in learning […]
Read MoreI am deeply honored to be awarded the University of Utah Staff Council Scholarship. This generous support will significantly aid me in covering the costs associated with my Eccles School of Business Women in Leadership award. Your investment in my education and professional development is truly appreciated. This scholarship not only alleviates financial stress but […]
Read MoreI am so grateful to have been selected for this award. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education and this award will allow me to focus more fully on the program and less on the financial worries of attending school. I have already been able to apply what I am learning in the program […]
Read MoreNeuropsychology Technician Sr., University of Utah Hospital OPC I am incredibly grateful and honored to receive this professional development award. Receiving this scholarship will support my pursuit of obtaining my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am thrilled that the Staff Council is choosing to support degrees in the area of mental health, […]
Read MoreAssociate Director, Research & Science, Department of Surgery I am incredibly grateful for being selected as a recipient of the scholarship to assist with my professional development. As the Associate Director for Research and Science in the Department of Surgery, this opportunity means the world to me. Receiving this scholarship will immensely support my pursuit […]
Read MorePharmacy Supervisor, South Jordan Health Center Pharmacy I am thrilled to accept the UUSC Professional Development Award. I want to express my gratitude to the University of Utah Staff Council. This grant is evidence that the UUSC actively invests in employees and staff. I respect and appreciate the Staff Council’s drive to fulfill one of […]
Read MoreManager, Education & Training, Office of Network Development & Telehealth I am deeply grateful and truly honored to receive the professional development award, which will support my current enrollment in the Professional Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program at the University of Utah. This generous award contributes to my academic development and allows me to […]
Read MoreInpatient Nurse, University of Utah Hospital Emergency Room I am beyond grateful to be awarded the UUSC Professional Development Award. This award will allow me to further invest in continuing education courses and certifications that will aid in my professional goals of becoming a Tier 3 RN and eventually a flight nurse. This award, specifically, […]
Read MoreSenior Research Analyst, SCI I am sincerely thankful to the UoU Staff Council for granting me the chance to attend the GitHub Universe conference. This opportunity will enable me to explore new tools for managing software projects and delve into AI resources to enhance the quality of my code. As a member of the Scientific […]
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