USU-Uintah Basin has welcomed a record number of Sterling Scholar students this academic year including 9 from Uintah High School, 2 from Union High School, and 1 from Altamont High School. “So many of our Sterling Scholars start their Aggie careers as concurrent enrollment students on one of our two Uintah Basin campuses. We get to know them and appreciate their academic achievements and their potential,” shares USU Uintah Basin associate vice president James Taylor. “When they choose to stay, and take advantage of the incredible local academic offerings, they also enrich and expand our campus culture.” Uintah High School Sterling Scholar in Agricultural Sciences Devony Cook was the region winner in her category and is among the group to attend USU-Uintah Basin. “I have always dreamed of being an Aggie!” shares Cook. “Every time I was on (the Logan) campus, I felt the fellowship and excitement of the students and staff and was awed by the many opportunities there. Even though the Uintah Basin Campus is smaller, I have felt the exact same way. I love going to school, connecting with those around me, and spending time with other students that love the basin as much as I do. It’s my home and I love the town, the mountains, the lakes, and the small-town feel.” Among the reasons Cook decided to stay at the Vernal campus was the added benefits awarded to all Sterling Scholar winners from the two local school districts.
