Annual Impact Report

ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT 2024 - 25

On behalf of Utah Tech University, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support. Your commitment to our mission and students is not only inspiring, it is transformative.

At Utah Tech, we are driven by a polytechnic vision to provide inclusive, hands-on, and career-focused education that empowers students to become leaders in their communities and professions.

None of this would be possible without the generosity of dedicated donors like you. Your investment in our University directly fuels opportunities that shape lives, open doors, and create lasting change.

Every gift, large or small, demonstrates a belief in our students and in the power of education to change lives. For that, we are profoundly grateful. As we look ahead, we are filled with excitement and optimism. With your continued partnership, we will keep building a stronger university that offers opportunities and prepares students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Please know that your support is not just appreciated, it is making a real and lasting difference.

With heartfelt thanks,

MEET OUR TEAM Brooke Sullivan Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Cindy Biehahn Director of University Advancement Services and Foundation Relations Janie Belliston Development Officer Jay Sorensen Development Officer John Bowler Director of Alumni Relations John Fackler Development Officer (Northern Utah) Julie Rhodes Administrative Assistant for Alumni Relations Kennadie Lowder Graphic Designer and Support Specialist Lance Brown Senior Director of Development Nikki Hope Trailblazer Club Coordinator, Advancement Assistant Rochelle Blatter Donor Relations and Events Coordinator

Brad Last Vice President of University Advancement

Wendi Bulkley Development Officer, Trailblazer Club Director

EDUCATION IS YOUR BEST FRIEND Diane Lyman lives by the motto, “Education is Your Best Friend.” Alongside her late husband, Dr. Denis Lyman, Diane has been a steadfast supporter of Utah Tech University, leaving a lasting legacy of generosity and commitment to student success.

The Lyman’s impact is both wide-reaching and profound. They have supported the Struggling Student Fund, helping students overcome financial barriers to education. Their dedication to academic excellence is also reflected in the establishment of the Dr. Denis and Diane Robards Lyman Geoscience Center, a facility that has significantly enhanced learning and opportunities in the geoscience field.

Most recently, Diane continued this legacy with a transformative $2 million gift, adding to a previous $1 million contribution to renovate Utah Tech’s softball complex. This remarkable support has greatly benefited both the academic and athletic communities, providing students with the facilities and resources needed to excel.

This unwavering belief in the power of education and the Lyman’s extraordinary generosity, have made an enduring at Utah Tech University one that will inspire future generations for years to come.

Diane and her son Ted recently traveled to Hawaii with the softball team

THE POWER OF COMMUNITY FISCAL YEAR 24 - 25

TOTAL REVENUE $5,775,158 TRAILBLAZER SUPPORT $1,617,788

CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT $3,060,633

ATHLETICS $1,096,737

TOTAL ANNUAL GIFTS STAFF, FACULTY, AND ALUMNI

6,042

1,568

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS FRIENDS OF UTAH TECH

NEW DONORS GIVING OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS

5.8 MIL 4.6 MIL

4.9 MIL

3.4 MIL 2.5 MIL

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

SCHOLARSHIPS

I am incredibly grateful to receive this scholarship. As a firstgeneration Software Engineering student, education has been life changing for me and my family. This support allows me to focus on my studies. Thank you for making my academic journey possible!

GISELA

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Scholarship Recipient

$8,832,967

AMOUNT AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS

3,938

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

STATE-OF-THE ART FACILITIES Over the past decade, generous donors have made a lasting difference on our campus. Your support has helped bring new buildings and transformative projects to life—creating state-ofthe-art facilities that elevate the learning experience and campus culture among students, faculty, and staff.

DR. JOSEPH LOVELL

Associate Professor of Recreation & Sport Management

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The Human Performance Center has fostered greater collaboration among faculty and students by bringing key resources together under one roof. With major classes, academic advisors, and faculty all located in the same building, we are better equipped to support our students and provide them with the best possible academic experience.

2,483

NUMBER OF STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS

active learning. active life.

A new fund for “active learning. active life.” has been created to support faculty in developing hands-on, career-ready learning experiences for students. Faculty can apply for funding to provide opportunities that help students develop essential skills for their future careers.

FROM VISION TO REALITY

23

$91,826

12

$45,720

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED

REQUESTED

APPLICATIONS FUNDED

AWARDED

AWARDED PROJECTS •

Community Voices: Survey Research Experience

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Athletic Training Mannequin

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Social Ethics Philanthropy Fund

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Antenna and RF Device Measurement System

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Translating Academic Research through Zines

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Surface Roughness Tester

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Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility

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Laser-Focused Experiences

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Marketing Mistakes Casebook

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Short Animated Film for Festival Circuit

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Improving VR Motor Control Labs

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Study Abroad - Evolutions of Capoeira

MOMENTS THAT MATTER GOLF VAN UNVEILING Kirk and Colleen Kvetko not only spearheaded the “Build UT” Golf Event in September, but also used it as a spark to help garner support for a muchneeded UT Golf Van to transport our athletes to tournaments. We are grateful for their vision and for helping to make this dream a reality!

FIRE & ICE SCHOLARSHIP GALA The 21st Annual Fire & Ice Scholarship Gala was a memorable evening supporting need-based scholarships for the Marcia Wade and Dorothy Orton “Pay It Forward” Scholarship. Highlights included student performances, showcases, and inspiring stories. Guests enjoyed delicious food as well as entertainment by award-winning performer John Tesh.

WELCOME TO PRESIDENT SHANE AND FIRST LADY ANGELA SMEED On May 1, we welcomed a new president and first lady to Utah Tech University. President Shane Smeed and his wife, Angela, are thrilled to make our community their home and be part of the Trailblazer Family.

BUILD THE MOMENTUM

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