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Senate panel forwards four Utah Valley University trustee nominees after expressions of sorrow over campus violence
Summary
The Senate Education Confirmation Committee unanimously recommended appointment or reappointment of four Utah Valley University trustees — including a new nominee, Shauna Smith — after opening remarks expressing condolences over a recent incident at UVU. Senators and nominees emphasized student retention, workforce alignment and community ties.
The Utah Senate Education Confirmation Committee on Friday unanimously recommended appointment or reappointment of four nominees to the Utah Valley University board of trustees, including new nominee Shauna Smith, following committee remarks that acknowledged a recent violent incident on the UVU campus.
The committee voted to forward Shauna Smith, a business owner and longtime UVU supporter, and reappointments of Justin Olsen, Jeanette Bennett and Blake Modrzycki to the full Senate with favorable recommendations. Committee members opened the session with statements of sorrow for the family, students and staff affected by what Senate chair called a…
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