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Gov. Spencer Cox has named U alum and tax law expert John Deeds as the newest Commissioner of the Utah State Tax Commission.

Dr. Brent J. Steele has been named the recipient of the 2024-2025 Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Ethics section of the International Studies Association (ISA).

Rodrigo Fernandez-Esquivias, a sophomore studying Political Science, is making the most of his college journey—thanks in part to the scholarships that have supported his education. Set to graduate in spring 2027, Rodrigo shares how this support has opened doors to transformative experiences, including a learning abroad program in Mexico. Read his story to see how scholarships are shaping his future and fueling his passion for global engagement.

Tiare Couto, a double major in Environmental & Sustainability Studies and Political Science, grew up surfing the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, where her love for the ocean and concern for its health inspired her passion for sustainable change. Tiare is dedicated to addressing environmental racism and creating equitable policies to protect the planet for all communities.

Political scientist Yuree Noh’s research tackles the tools of repression used by authoritarian regimes.