Athletics & Recreation
Westminster offers first sports management program in the state starting Fall 2017
In Fall 2017, Westminster College will become the first institution of higher education in Utah to offer a sports management major, which some said could be an asset for the college when recruiting st...Read More
Technology and physical activities collide: the good, the bad and the ugly
Innovations in software, hardware and application have led technology to root itself within natural things like the outdoors and physical activity, which has had both positive and negative effects on ...Read More
Western yoga is revolutionized through modern practice
Though yoga has become widely used for its rehabilitative qualities, some have raised questions of whether American culture has evolved the practice from its more traditional origins. However, Westmin...Read More
Living outside Westminster’s ‘ski culture’
It’s no secret that many Westminster College students are avid skiers and snowboarders. But for those students who don't participate in the college's ski and snowboard culture, connecting with their p...Read More
NCAA Division II creates obstacles for returning athletes to receive scholarships
Many people believe that all college athletes who receive athletic scholarships receive a full-ride, but the truth is that students in the majority of college athletic programs receive only a partial ...Read More
Westminster and University of Utah outdoor communities wrestle with public land issues
Some members of the outdoor communities at Westminster College and the University of Utah feel the state’s attempts at a public lands resolution could end up causing more harm than good, potentially d...Read More
Outdoor Program emphasizes student-led trips
Westminster College's Outdoor Program employs students to lead its trips—an aspect of the program that is uncommon among outdoor recreation programs at other colleges across the country.The program is...Read More
Student athlete says transferring to Westminster was a slam dunk
For student athletes transferring from a junior college, juggling the desire to continue playing their sport, finding a college with the education they want and working within eligibility requirements...Read More
Men’s lacrosse team steps up its game in transition to NCAA Division II
Westminster College's men's lacrosse team was Utah's first-ever club to become affiliated with the NCAA Division II. Since then, the new requirements have led to adjustments in the program to better p...Read More
Westminster’s winter athletes retire from competitive skiing and snowboarding: some by choice, others by fate
Westminster College had 23 students compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics, but many other skiers and snowboarders have retired from competition altogether since coming to college. Many factors cont...Read More