Longtime Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez is stepping down

Tuminez has been at the helm of the Orem school since September 2018.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) UVU President Astrid Tuminez enters the stage dancing to Bruce Springsteen before delivering her annual "State of the University" address in the Keller Ballroom on Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026.

Longtime Utah Valley University President Astrid Tuminez is stepping down

Tuminez has been at the helm of the Orem school since September 2018.

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