Stories
The Latest CCE News
Behind every community in Utah is a story worth telling. Our nine divisions work daily to listen, connect, inspire, and empower Utahns to see themselves in the past, present, and future of our state. Explore their latest blog posts below to see how we are celebrating Utah’s vibrant cultures, preserving our history, and strengthening communities statewide.
When Dan Bryant saw the job listing for the Tri County bookmobile librarian, he knew he should apply for the job. He remembered the feeling of excitement when he was a child and...
10/19/2026
Source: Utah State Library Blog
Through support from Utah Humanities and the Utah Historical Society, the oral history grant provides funding to collect and transcribe interviews and share the content with local communities through public programming. This quarter, the organizations awarded funding to six...
10/16/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Every fall, the Utah State Library Division presents the Utah Quality Library Awards to libraries that go above and beyond for their communities. How do public libraries earn this...
10/15/2026
Source: Utah State Library Blog
Utah women are everywhere – shaping our communities, our past, and our future. In this “Where Women Made History” series, learn about women from across Utah and the places they influenced.
10/14/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Our team had an incredible time recently with the Western Museums Association and Utah Museums Association. In late September, museum professionals from across the region gathered for the joint Western Museums Association (WMA) and Utah Museums Association (UMA) Annual...
10/07/2026
Source: Arts and Museums Blog
Patrons of the Utah County Bookmobile were treated to a special guest on Monday, Aug. 31st, when First Lady Abby Cox joined the mobile library for stops in Genola and Goshen. Her visit highlighted the launch...
10/07/2026
Source: Utah State Library Blog
Utah women are everywhere – shaping our communities, our past, and our future. In this “Where Women Made History” series, learn about women from across Utah and the places they influenced.
09/29/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Ever heard of AmeriCorps and thought, “That sounds cool… but where do I even start?” You can start with the Generation Volunteer Summit. The Generation Volunteer Summit brings together peers...
09/28/2026
Source: UServe Utah Blog
By Jordan Kiyak When Helen Papanikolas and her team at the Utah Historical Society put together the Peoples of Utah, it was considered groundbreaking. Upon its publication in 1976, it became a foundational text for those interested in learning more...
09/16/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Mads is a rising high school senior with a strong passion for mathematics and STEM education. Since her freshman year, she has helped develop a tutoring program at her school, combining her love of learning with a commitment to helping others...
09/10/2026
Source: STEM Action Center Blog
On National Public Lands day – September 26th, 2026 – the Utah State Historic Preservation Office and our partners at the Bureau of Land Management and Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, will come together to host the San Rafael Stewardship Day....
09/04/2026
Source: SHPO Blog
Summer is winding down, and as the school year begins, it’s time to get the gears turning for an amazing year of learning! Fall in Utah is one of the best times of year, with pumpkin patches,...
08/27/2026
Source: STEM Action Center Blog
We’re delighted to welcome Kirsten Darrington as our new Director at the Utah Division of Arts & Museums! Kirsten is an experienced arts administrator, grantmaker, and public servant with more than 15 years of experience strengthening Utah’s arts...
08/18/2026
Source: Arts and Museums Blog
High in Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a small stone monument stands as a testament to...
08/06/2026
Source: SHPO Blog
The Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest returned to the mountains this summer for a second year of archaeological excavation at Alta. Last year, this exciting piece of Utah history...
08/06/2026
Source: SHPO Blog
