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Snow CollegeSnow College MAGAZINE FALL 2025II 3. ..........................................................................................................president's message 4. ............................................................................................................................Badger News 8. ....................................................................................Then and now: the Malt Shop 10. ......................................................................Navigating the college transition 14. ..........................................................................................................from page to stage 16. .........................................................................................................The future is bright 18. .........................................................................................Snow College Visual Arts 21. ........................................................................................................................Snow Travels 24. ......................................................................................................Empowering Futures 26. ...............................................................................................................Homecoming 2025 28. .......................................................................................................................Jr. Badger Den 30. .........................................................................................................Built for Greatness 32. ............................................................................................................Athletic Schedule 33 ..........................................................................Snow College Men's basketball 34. .........................................................Introducing the Snow Alumni Network 36. ........................................................Honoring our past, inspiring our future 38. ....................................................................................................Annual donor report 48. ...................................................Employee Giving Club & Founders Society Snow College MAGAZINE FALL 2025 The Snow College Magazine is published under the direction of the Office of the President Chief of Staff: Marci Larsen Managing Editor: Shannon Allred Art Director: John Clark Snow College Magazine is published annually. CONTENTS Publisher Snow College 150 College Ave Ephraim, UT 84627 Photo courtesy of Creative BendSNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 2025 2 2025 FACTS AT A GLANCE $27,396 27% AVERAGE SAVINGS COMPARED TO FIRST TWO YEARS AT UTAH’S 4YEAR INSTITUTIONS 2026 TUITION & FEES LOWEST TUITION IN UTAH $2,219 RESIDENT $7,319 NONRESIDENT $5,050 AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID AWARD $85 PER CREDIT FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION R E C E I V E I N A N C I AL A I D 77 C O U N T R I E S R E P R E SE N T E D 88 F U L L T I M E S T A T U S 56 U T A H S T U D E N T S 84 72% UNDERREPRESENTED* 72% LOW INCOME 44% FIRST GENERATION 60% RURAL UTAH 33% SIX COUNTY STUDENT BACKGROUND 47% EPHRAIM 8% RICHFIELD 30% HIGH SCHOOL 11% ONLINE ONLY 3% OFF CAMPUS 1% PRISON 5,488 ENROLLED WHERE ARE THEY? 4% INCREASE IN ANNUAL ENROLLMENT 6% INCREASE IN GENERAL RETENTION 12% INCREASE IN FRESHMAN RETENTION 17% INCREASE IN COMPLETION STUDENTS LOVE SNOW COLLEGE! 48 % 52 % FEMALEMALE % % AVERAGE AGE IS 21 % STUDENTS WHO START AT SNOW AND TRANSFER TO A UTAH UNIVERSITY GRADUATE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN THOSE WHO START AT THE UNIVERSITY THIS DOES NOT COUNT ATTRITION OF SNOW COLLEGE STUDENTS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL DATA IS FROM THE 202125 SCHOOL YEARS *LOWINCOME, FIRSTGENERATION, AND MINORITY STUDENTS2025 | SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE President's message Dear Friends of Snow College: Since 1888, Snow College has proudly served as Utah’s rural college, anchored in tradition, yet always moving forward. Today, I’m excited to share just a few of the ways we continue to grow and make a lasting impact. Snow College remains a place where opportunity and affordability go hand in hand. With the lowest tuition in Utah, made possible by the dedicated backing of generous donors and committed legislators, our students save more than $20,000 on average over two years compared to the first two years at a Utah university. In fact, 77% of our students receive scholarships or financial aid, making the dream of higher education even more accessible. We are especially proud that 60% of our students come from rural Utah, and 84% from within the state. These students bring grit, determination, and heart to everything they do. They go on to strengthen every corner of our state, country, and world. And they succeed. An impressive 85% of Snow College students either graduate or transfer, a rate nearly double the national average for two-year colleges. This year, we launched an innovative partnership with Utah’s technical colleges, offering new, flexible pathways for students to complete associate degrees in person or online (snow.edu/techconnect). It’s one more way we’re helping students build bright futures on their own terms—futures grounded in practical skills, professional credentials, and career readiness. Workforce preparation and skill development are central to our mission. From general education to hands-on technical training, our programs equip students with the durable skills and tools they need to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. As we celebrate our history, we are also focused on the future. This summer, our Board of Trustees and the Utah Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future. Photo by Jim Bob Pipes Board of Higher Education approved a renewed mission for the college: We empower each student with a personalized path to success through comprehensive education, advanced technical training, and the confidence to create a thriving future. That personalized, confidence-building experience is what sets Snow apart. To our alumni, community partners, legislators, faculty, staff, and friends—thank you. Your belief in Snow drives our progress and inspires everything we do. Go Badgers!! Stacee Yardley McIff President, Snow College President McIff poses with student leaders during a campus event, celebrating student involvement and Badger pride.SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 2025 4 September 10, 2024 – Ephraim, UT – Snow College students showed up for their community in a big way on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Fountain Green, located approximately 20 miles from the Snow College Ephraim campus, was still reeling after being hit with flooding after a massive thunderstorm covered the area on August 18, 2024. Officials estimated that roughly half of the homes in town were impacted, leaving many homes damaged. Snow College Professor of Construction Technology David Barker organized the event. After talking with students, he hoped to have 40-50 show up to help, but they far surpassed his expectations and over 200 Snow College students gathered to help Fountain Green rebuild. As word about the event spread, more and more groups got involved. Students from across campus were excited for the chance to serve the community. The students were split into two groups. The first group worked with Mayor Mark Combs to remove the sandbags that were placed weeks earlier. This was a huge effort made easier with all the helping hands. This group put in approximately six hours of labor hauling the heavy and dirty sandbags away. They did quite a bit to clean up the town and assist the residents. The second group worked with Professor Barker to install sheetrock in homes that were damaged in the flooding. Ten teams were created, with a Construction Technology student leading each team. Most of the students had little to no experience, but each one had the desire to learn and help where they could. Each team removed old, damaged drywall and installed new drywall. Overall, the students installed more than 350 sheets of drywall in homes across town. Professor Barker was impressed with the students who came to help. He said, “It was a whirlwind of a day, but the residents of Fountain Green were so appreciative. Our students were in good spirits and smiling the whole time as they worked hard throughout the day.” Over 200 Students Help Town of Fountain Green Snow College students lend hope and helping hands Snow College students take a break from filling sand bags in Fountain Green. BADGER news Photo by Ruby Jones2025 | SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE 5 February 21, 2025 – Ephraim, UT – Snow College was pleased to welcome Garett and Natalie Bolles back to campus. The Bolles met at Snow College in 2014 when Garett played football for the Badgers and Natalie was part of the cheer team. After two years at Snow, the couple then went to the University of Utah for one year before Garett was scooped up by the Denver Broncos as a first-round draft pick in 2017. Garett, who is still with the Broncos, is said to be the best left tackle in the National Football League (NFL). During their visit to campus, Garett spoke to the students and community, sharing his powerful story of perseverance and success. Following his presentation, attendees had the opportunity to meet Garett in person and receive autographs. In his speech, “Live Your Dream!”, Garett also shared the mission of his foundation, GB3, which he established to support children and youth facing challenges with ADHD and other learning disabilities. Through GB3, he is dedicated to empowering them with the resources and encouragement they need to build a strong foundation for success and pursue their dreams. Garett’s dedication to this cause was recognized in 2023 with a nomination for the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award. “We were thrilled to welcome Garett and Natalie back to Snow College,” said President Stacee Yardley McIff. “Their story is one of resilience, determination, and giving back. We are grateful for their inspirational message to our students and community.” Alumni Garett and Natalie Bolles Visit Campus Garett delivered speech and signed autographs for students and community members Photo by Jim Bob Pipes Garett and Natalie Bolles visit their favorite spots on campus. BADGERnewsSNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE | 2025 6 April 28, 2025 – Ephraim, UT – Snow College is excited to announce a new data-sharing partnership with regional school districts that will simplify the college admissions process for local students. With parental consent, regional school districts will share the necessary information for admissions decisions directly with Snow College, eliminating the need for a traditional application for graduating seniors in the college’s six-county service area. Students admitted through this process will automatically receive notifications of their admission and any academic scholarship awards. Cody Branch, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Snow College, is pleased about the collaboration with the school districts. He said, “We are grateful to each of the superintendents for their efforts in making this partnership possible. Their commitment to student success is very evident. We are excited to collaborate with them to expand college access for students across our six-county region. We hope this initiative will be especially meaningful for students who might not have seen college in their future, helping to boost their confidence as they receive admission notifications from Snow.” This new partnership will be implemented immediately. Parents are encouraged to opt-in to this service through the processes established by their respective districts to simplify the Snow College admissions process for their student. To learn more about Snow College or to apply for admission, please see snow.edu. New Partnership with Six-County High Schools Area seniors can opt-in to automatic admission to Snow College BADGER news Snow College students show off their school pride. Photo courtesy of Creative Bend2025 | SNOW COLLEGE MAGAZINE 7 June 10, 2025 – Ephraim, UT – Snow College has received national recognition in the newly released Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, earning recognition one of the nation’s Opportunity Colleges and Universities. To be an Opportunity College, Snow College showed that it excels in providing educational pathways for students and that its graduates earn competitive wages. Only 16% of institutions in the nation received this honor, and Snow College is one of only two public institutions in Utah to be an Opportunity College. “This recognition reaffirms the work Snow College is doing to open doors and provide life-changing opportunities for our students,” said Snow College Provost Michael Austin. “Being named an Opportunity College highlights our commitment to affordable, high-quality education that truly makes a difference in students’ lives and in our communities.” The Institutional Classification places Snow College in the Mixed Associate Medium category. This classification is part of a broad effort to group similar colleges for analysis and benchmarking, using data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The Carnegie Classifications, maintained by the American Council on Education (ACE), are widely used to better understand the U.S. higher education landscape. The new Student Access and Earnings framework is designed to recognize colleges that are excelling in creating equitable outcomes for students and strengthening economic mobility. To learn more about the 2025 Carnegie Classifications, visit carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu. Carnegie Classifications Released Snow College recognized as an “Opportunity College” BADGER newsNext >