Building on Success, A CollegeAD Conversation with John Hartwell

“There are a lot of great things happening with Utah State Athletics, obviously football and men’s basketball have had great success, but probably our greatest accomplishment is the graduation success rate. A 94% graduation success rate.” -John Hartwell John Hartwell’s vision for Utah State Athletic embodies maximum effort academically, athletically and socially to ensure success […]

Maximize Everything: Eric Wood is NEXT UP

“You know, I’m an inner-city kid from the Bronx, and my mom instilled in me discipline and the outlook of seeing the bigger picture. She set me up to really understand what can be achieved.” -Eric Wood Eric Wood, Ph.D., is not joking around when he says his mom is the one who “put his […]

Operate in Excellence: Jeramiah Dickey is NEXT UP

“At a young age, I realized if I work hard enough at something, then I can accomplish anything. That comes from my parents. You know at 14, I went out for the basketball team and did not make the team; I sat on the bench and was basically a glorified manager. It was a hard […]

Bloom Where You’re Planted: Darrice Griffin is NEXT UP

“I watched my single mother raise three girls and never make excuses for anything. I don’t know of anyone who has a better work ethic than my mother, or who’s more compassionate or driven than my mother. I’m not sure I’d be where I am today if it wasn’t for watching her as a mother […]

Create A Standard: Jeff Purinton is NEXT UP

“Since I was a little kid, I’ve always loved athletics and sports, even as a family. Any kind of get together, there would always be a game; it was a huge part of growing up. I always knew I wanted to be involved, but as I grew up, I knew it may not involve competing.” […]

Paint the Corners: Chris Iacoi is NEXT UP

“I’m not an athlete. I’m far from the athlete in our family, but I was exposed to college athletics and sportsmanship from a young age. It certainly shaped my life and career.” -Chris Iacoi Being at his best is something Chris Iacoi spends a lot of time thinking about. Serving on UCLA’s iconic campus as […]