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UBTech Sets New Record for Certificate Completions in FY26  Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) is celebrating another historic year following the close of Fiscal Year 2026. While final certificate completion totals are still being verified, the College anticipates awarding more than 975 certificates, surpassing the previous record of 927 completions in FY25 and continuing a strong upward trend from 789 completions in FY24.  The achievement places UBTech within reach of one of its most ambitious objectives. Strategic Goal #1 calls for the College to reach 1,000 annual certificate completions by 2030, and current growth indicates UBTech is on track to achieve the benchmark years ahead of schedule. With only 25 [...]

UBTech Community Surpasses 1776 Service Hour Goal Earlier this year, UBTech President, Aaron Weight invited the Uintah Basin community to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday by completing 1,776 hours of service before July 4, 2026. Today, the community has exceeded the goal, submitting nearly 1,900 hours of service through the UBTech.edu website. The challenge, launched in March, was inspired by the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and encouraged people of all ages to serve others without expectation of compensation. Community members responded with volunteer work, neighborhood projects, helping friends and neighbors, and countless acts of kindness [...]

From Classroom to Competition: UBTech Students Demonstrate Career‑Ready Skills The annual UBTech Student Showcase is a day where students put their knowledge and hands‑on skills to the test in a real‑world competitive environment. Earlier this month, more than 150 students gathered at the Roosevelt UBTech Campus to compete across eight skill‑based categories. A key element of the Showcase is its strong connection to local industry. Area businesses participate as judges, prize sponsors, and subject‑matter experts, providing students with valuable feedback and real‑world insight into their chosen fields. “It was an honor to participate in the Showcase and work with [...]

UBTech Champion of Education (Posthumous Honoree) Raymond Murray Written by Lezlee Whiting Raymond Murray lived a life defined by service and commitment to his community. Honored posthumously as a UBTech Champion of Education, Raymond’s influence continues to shape the Uintah Basin through the people he supported and the example he set. Raymond served on the UBTech Board of Trustees for approximately 15 years, lending steady leadership and guidance and a belief that education is the cornerstone of opportunity. His dedication to education extended far beyond UBTech. In 2011, he received Utah State University’s Annual Diversity Award for his instrumental [...]