Dr. Douglas D. Alder, a former president and professor emeritus at
Dixie State College in Utah, now Dixie State University authored a history of the institution. The book covers the survival and growth of the institution from when it began with LDS Church sponsorship in 1911. Control then shifted to the Utah Board of Education from 1935-1969 and then to the Utah State Board of Regents after 1969. The article indicates that
A Century of Dixie State College of Utah is available for purchase at the Dixie State Bookstore, the Dixie State Store, or the DSC Alumni Office. It can also be purchased online at
Dixie State Bookstore. For more information, contact Randy Judd at (435) 652-7641.
Article by Emily Mildenhall in September 15, 2020 issue of Dixie Sun News, "Dixie State University’s “Dixie” history reviewed."
ReplyDeleteDixie State constituencies have been involved over the past few years in name change conversations. Cami Mondeaux authored "Dixie State to form committee, beginning name-change process," posted by KSL radio on March 25, 2021.
ReplyDeleteReporting by Courtney Tanner of The Salt Lake Tribune on March 26, 2021, "Here’s when Dixie State University anticipates selecting a new name: The school has also appointed a 19-member committee to recommend options after hearing from the public."
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