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University of Utah outlines Opportunity Scholars partnership; students cite financial and mentoring impacts
Summary
University of Utah staff described the Opportunity Scholars program with West Valley City (since 2017), reporting over 100 degrees conferred to West Valley students and an 85% retention/graduation rate; several student scholars gave personal testimonials about the program’s role in their success.
University of Utah representatives and students told the council that the Opportunity Scholars partnership with West Valley City provides scholarships, housing and mentorship to first‑generation college students and reported strong retention outcomes.
Erica Rojas, director of the Office of Transformative Student Experiences at the…
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