MCU Blog
MCU’s Strategic Plan: The Blueprint
Greetings MCU Stakeholder, The landscape of higher education, particularly midwifery education, is constantly evolving. Transformative ideas and state-of-the-art instruction are a necessity for developing midwives of excellence. For any higher education institution,...
MCU in Review: Winter 2025
The latest edition of MCU in Review is now available! Discover which members of our community are pursuing their PhD, who finalized the first steps of an exciting new speculum patent, and how students, faculty, staff, and alumni are all working to ensure the future of...
New Tiered Tuition Structure in 2026
Midwives College of Utah Announces New Tiered Tuition Structure to Promote Equity for All Students The Midwives College of Utah (MCU) is implementing a new tiered tuition structure, effective January 1, 2026, to create a more equitable financial model for all...
Save the Date: Virtual Commencement Ceremony – ‘This is My Why’
Dear MCU Community, We are thrilled to announce our virtual commencement on July 12 at 2pm MT! This year’s carefully crafted ceremony will be more than a celebration — it’s a tribute to the "why" that drives each graduate, and an opportunity to ensure future midwives...
MCU Presidential Transition Announcement
Dear MCU Community, After thirteen years with the Midwives College of Utah, including two years as President, Whitney Mesyef has announced her retirement, effective at the end of April. Whitney shared her intentions with the Board of Directors as part of a planned...
MCU in Review: Fall 2024
The latest edition of MCU in Review is now available! Take a look back at the Fall 2024 trimester and learn about all of the incredible ways our community is making an impact. This latest edition is filled with updates and information that both current and student...
Serve, Connect, Transform: Service Week 2025
At MCU, we believe that service is at the heart of midwifery. This February 11-14th, we invite our community to embrace community service and participate in Service Week! Service Week isn't just about volunteering-it's about strengthening our connections, supporting...
MCU in Review: A Look Back at Summer 2024
We are thrilled to announce a new era for "MCU in Review"! Just as midwives constantly evaluate and adapt their processes and procedures to provide the best possible care, we are continually examining our own practices to determine what needs to be adjusted. After...
Birth Worker Gift Guide
The season of giving is upon us. And that means it is time to find a gift for the birth worker in your life. The life of a birth worker is one that can be hard for others to truly grasp. The realities of being on-call around the clock, and the items that are most...
ARCHIVED – Tuition and Fees Increases
2025 Tuition & Fees Increases and 2023 Tuition Dollars Spent Beginning January 1, 2026 we will be shifting to a NEW Flexible Tiered Tuition Policy. Please see the article published on April 9, 2025 for the most current information on tuition and fees. ...