Utah Valley University

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/utah-valley-university

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Utah Valley University?Orem, Utah, United States
2. How many people live in Utah Valley University?Over 48,000 students (as of fall 2025)
3. When was Utah Valley University built?Attained university status in July 2008
4. What language do people speak in Utah Valley University?English
5. Why did UVU change its name from Utah Valley State College?In July 2008 it became a university to show its growing academic programs, research, and graduate degrees.
6. How many students attend UVU?More than 48,000 students attend UVU as of fall 2025, making it the largest in Utah and one of the biggest in the Rocky Mountains.

Wasatch Front: A populated corridor in Utah running along the western edge of the Wasatch Mountain Range.
Rocky Mountain Region: A vast geographical area in the western United States characterized by its mountain ranges.
Academic Credentials: Formal qualifications awarded upon successful completion of educational programs, such as degrees and certificates.