Welcome to Utah Tech Veterans and Military Services. Please explore our webpage to get familiar with your benefits.
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Prospective Students
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Upcoming Events
Oct 09, 2025 US Navy Birthday
South Exit of the Browning Building - Noon
Please join us for some cake as we celebrate the Navy birthday.
Oct 25, 2025 Come Tailgate with Us!
We will be tailgating before the Utah Tech Homecoming game. Come get a bratwurst and enjoy the festivities before Utah Tech plays UC Davis.
Nov 10, 2025 Marine Corps Birthday
South Exit of the Browning Building - Noon
Please join us for some cake as we celebrate the Marine Corps birthday.
Nov 11, 2025 Veterans Day Commemoration Event
Utah Tech Veterans Memorial - 1:30 PM
Join us to honor living and deceased military veterans of the US Armed Forces who have served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
Past Events
Patriot Day Commemoration Event 2025
We remembered the sacrifices of U.S. citizens, service members, survivors, first responders, rescue and recovery workers. Recipients for the Spirit of Service awards went to Laura Christensen, Medical Health; Brent Black, Faith and Religion; and James Schaffer, First Responder. Awards were presented by Utah Tech University President Shane Smeed.
Military-Connected Students Graduation Dinner - April 24, 2025
We congratulate all students receiving a degree in the past calendar year with a dinner, cord, and coin.
Freedom Rocks Poker Run - April 12, 2025
First annual motorcycle poker run fundraiser for Veterans with unmet financial needs.
Veterans Day Commemoration - November 11, 2024
We honored living and deceased military veterans of the US Armed Forces who have served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
Contact
Karl Watters
Director, Veteran and Military Services
Email: Karl.Watters@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4688
Office: GCB 328
Dan Haddox
Veterans Coordinator, VITAL Manager
Email: dan.haddox@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4771
Office: GCB 329
Jenifer Umana
Military-Connected Coordinator, VITAL Manager
Email: jenifer.umana@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4786
Office: GCB 327