On a warm May afternoon in Price, Utah, over 130 people gathered at USU Eastern for the 2nd Annual Utah Conference on Community Engagement (UCCE), facilitated by USU’s Transforming Communities Institute (TCI). In attendance were representatives from over 33 community organizations and 9 higher education institutions from across the state—individuals passionate about working alongside communities […]
Read MoreHistory Resident input has always been foundational to the community partnership work that comes out of the UNP network. In its early days Irene Fisher, UNP’s founding director, conducted over 200 conversations with west side residents to develop UNP. A group of 8, calling themselves the Community Ambassadors, led the process with Irene. In 2004, […]
Read More11th grader, Nancy Hernandez, wants to help.
She explains, “I always think about being able to help. Helping others is always going to make a difference. Having the privilege to help has always been my motivation [to do more]. My mom is also my biggest motivation!”
Read MoreWhen Jenny Mayer-Glenn retires this summer after seven years leading University Neighborhood Partners (UNP), she will leave behind a simple idea that has shaped her entire career: That communities know best how to solve the challenges they face. She began bringing community members to the table as a teacher and administrator in historically underserved schools […]
Read MoreFor more than 22 years, the Westside Leadership Institute (WLI) has supported residents in developing ideas, building leadership skills, and shaping their communities. Through programs like Fundamentals, Workshops, and Startups, WLI has cultivated a strong network of leaders committed to community-driven change. That impact can be seen in initiatives such as Comunidad Materna […]
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