Provost's Graduates of Excellence

Provost's Graduates of Excellence is a prestigious distinction that acknowledges students for their hard work, commitment, and talents. One student is chosen from each school within the College and General Studies. These students have excellent GPAs and most of them have been recipients of various scholarships and awards for their academic achievements. The Provost's Graduates of Excellence have also demonstrated strong leadership skills and a dedication to serving others, along with other notable accomplishments and involvement in Salt Lake Community College as well as beyond the classroom.

Emma Barucija

School of Arts, Communication and Media

Architectural Technology

A significant part of my academic success here at SLCC stems from the mentorship and support of the faculty in the Visual Art and Design department. Whether it was through their thoughtful critiques, engaging discussions, and unwavering belief in my potential, these mentors have pushed me to think beyond conventional design and challenge myself daily. Beyond academics, service involvement has been central to my college experience. My role with the Engaged Learning Office allowed me to mentor others who directly impact our community. The combination of rigorous coursework, hands-on experience, mentorship, and leadership roles has shaped me to think critically, design with purpose, and contribute meaningfully to everything I do.

Tawananyasha Dzenga

Gail Miller Business School

Business

My experience at SLCC has been shaped by triumphs and challenges, helping me learn about myself and the world. I am an international student from Zimbabwe, and I am pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Business. I am also a proud honor student. I had the chance to represent SLCC at the Western Regional Honors Conference, where I presented my research. I have also led two service-learning trips and currently serve on the Utah Global Diplomacy Youth Advisory. SLCC’s mission of supporting students and the community inspires me to give back to higher education, especially by focusing on student success. I appreciate the opportunities I’ve received during my time here and look forward to continuing to build on this foundation.

Marilyn Howard

General Studies

My time at SLCC started nearly two decades after graduating from high school. The journey has not been easy as I have faced multiple challenges that have felt overwhelming—from illnesses in the family to the passing of my brother to brain cancer. One of the things that kept me going was remembering my brother’s words to be my own person and have my own success. SLCC has been an institution of learning and a place of safety, growth, and opportunity. It is where I found self-confidence, lasting friendships, mentors, and academic success. SLCC has become a second home.

Tran Huynh

Biology

School of Science, Mathematics and Engineering

I chose to enroll at SLCC because it was a great starting point for my education. Returning to school was tough after a long break, but I started by taking two classes each semester to help ensure my success. At SLCC, I made the President’s List, received scholarships, and took part in alternative breaks. I feel proud now that I am nearing the end of my journey at SLCC. My experience here has been more than just earning a degree; it has been a significant accomplishment for me and my family. SLCC helped me build a strong foundation and opened many doors for my future.

Rev Up Your Future at SLCC Annuals Hop into College

SLCC West Valley Center will be opening its doors on Friday, August 2, from 6-9 pm for their annual lowrider event that celebrates the automotive culture and welcomes current, past, and future Bruins into the SLCC community. This unique event allows lowriders to showcase their vehicles and for spectators to witness the creativity, craftsmanship, and passion that goes into a lowrider car. From the sleek custom paint jobs to the impressive hydraulics showcased at the hop-off, attendees get immersed in the vibrant culture created by SLCC West Valley’s community. Beyond the car show, Hop into College provides prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore SLCC, engage with their future peers, staff and faculty and obtain valuable insight into the degrees and programs offered. Furthermore, the community is provided with countless beneficial resources not only as an SLCC student but as a community member. Whether interested in learning more about the lowrider community o...

Recognizing SLCC's 2025 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Andrew Vogt, PhD Associate Professor, Engineering

The Distinguished Faculty Lecturer is a recognition of quality work by one of Salt Lake Community College’s full-time faculty and a charge to develop that work over an academic year into a public presentation. A committee chosen by the Associate Provost for Learning Advancement selects the faculty lecturer each year. The lecture takes place in the spring. Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Andrew Vogt, PhD Associate Professor, Engineering Dr. Andrew Vogt’s teaching philosophy is guided by two principles, curiosity and efficiency. “Curiosity leads us to study a topic and allows us to really understand the ins and outs of research, while efficiency is all about sustainability,” he says. Andrew describes curiosity as a pure, open-minded impulse to explore, such as the ease with which children learn new concepts with virtually no instruction. Efficiency adds maturity to that childlike impulse, creating structures and pathways for accomplishment. Andrew’s work has alwa...

SLCC All Access

Did you know you can access SLCC lab software for free from your own computing device? Come learn how SLCC is supporting BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) with All Access. The goal of All Access is to provide any time, any place, and any device access to college computing and lab software SLCC students, faculty and staff. All Access works on almost any device from a PC or Mac, to tablets and smart phones. With All Access you can use programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, AutoCAD, MatLab, Mathematica, MyITLab, NetBeans, and online Library Databases. We also provide you with online storage space so you can save your files in the cloud and have access to them wherever you are. Anyone is welcome to this session where we will cover the basics of All Access, give you some tips and tricks for getting the most out the system, and we’ll also have some people there to help get your computer set up. When and where: ...

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