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Deleting Double-Talk: USU Faculty Advance Echo Cancellation Technology

Have you ever heard your own voice talk back to you on the phone? It’s a nuisance, which is why people developed filters that adapt to the sound in a room and remove this echo (the technical term is echo Read more…


Data Scientists Uncovering Genes that Protect Alfalfa against Salinity Stress

Salinity is a growing critical threat to soils, water quality and food production worldwide. High levels of salts in water and soil interfere with plants’ abilities to take up the nutrients they need, create osmotic shock and ion accumulation in Read more…


USU Researchers Study Unique Groundwater Pathways in Logan Canyon

For those who live in snowy mountainous regions like the Wasatch Front, much of the water used for irrigation and drinking comes from snow that accumulates in the mountains. This snow melts each spring, replenishing groundwater that feeds rivers and Read more…


Sticks and Stones in Streams: National Focus on Simple Actions to Promote Self-Sustaining Solutions

A shovel, some sticks and stones, and a little elbow grease in the right spot is key to unlocking natural processes in streams for restoration. Science News recently detailed how research from Joe Wheaton and a cadre of researchers from Read more…


The Impact of COVID-19 on Utah Women and Work

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all Utahns; however, recent research suggests it has been especially challenging for women, whose employment and careers have been disproportionately impacted. The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), in conjunction with Read more…


Ryan Odom Named Utah State Head Men's Basketball Coach

Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that Ryan Odom has been named the Aggies’ 20th head men’s basketball coach. In all, Odom is 126-81 (.609) in seven years as a head coach and Read more…


Local Engineering Firm Sponsors New Study Space in EL Building

The local civil engineering firm J-U-B Engineers is sponsoring the renovation of a new engineering study space, set to open in the summer. The new facility will benefit students in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The study space, Read more…


USU Eastern Volleyball Gets First Ever Bid to National Tournament

The historic season for the Utah State University Eastern volleyball team is not over yet, as the Eagles received word today that they will be playing in the National Junior College Athletic Association national tournament. The tournament, made up of Read more…


Say Hello at USU

It’s been a tough year. If the general public can agree on anything, it’s that 2020 was a tough year. Self-isolation, social distancing, working remotely and limited social gatherings have taken a toll on mental health. As people have started Read more…


New Dining Services Survey Explores Aggies' Commitment to Sustainability

Continuous Improvement is a core value of Dining Services at Utah State University. This semester, USU Dining Services is incorporating sustainable practices, such as composting food waste and offering meat-free meal options, into their operations on Logan’s main campus. In Read more…