During Utah Valley University’s 2026 State of the University address on Tuesday, Jan. 14, President Astrid S. Tuminez announced she will step down from her role as president, marking the end of a tenure defined by significant growth in enrollment, graduation rates and student success. ConferenceSince Tuminez became president of UVU, the university has experienced substantial growth. UVU continues to educate more Utah residents than any other higher education institution in the state. I think the university has to think about a strategy for that.”Tuminez celebrated UVU’s multiple WAC titles baseball, men’s basketball, volleyball, and men’s and women’s track and field. I just don’t know if your next president will be a dancer, but you can invite me back.