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,...
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...
Tuition and Fees Increases
2025 Tuition & Fees Increases and 2023 Tuition Dollars Spent Tuition Increases Pursuant to the decision made by the Board and Senior Leadership in 2023 to implement incremental annual increases to tuition and fees in order to sustain the quality of education and...
UPDATE – Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
If you tried to submit your scholarship application over the weekend, you may have noticed that we were having some issues. Those have been resolved, and you can now submit your scholarship applications. Due to the error, we have extended the deadline for the...
Share Your Voice, Shape the Future of Midwifery Conferences!
Calling all stakeholders! Your voice matters! As a valued member of the midwifery and holistic care community, we need your help! We’re conducting a brief 10-15 minute survey to explore the feasibility of hosting a midwifery conference in 2026 that will benefit...