USU's School of Graduate Studies' LinkedIn page seeks to connect graduate students and alumni with each other. Follow this page for regular updates about on-campus events, off-campus opportunities, general tips and resources. Follow the USU Graduate Students' Group to interact directly with current students and alumni. (See "Featured Groups" below.) To date, Utah State has seen year after year increases in total research funding, with research grants from the U.S. Department of Defense, National Science Foundation and the Department of Health and Human Services. USU’s research – often beginning in facilities like the Utah Water Research Laboratory, Space Dynamics Lab, Agricultural Experiment Station and the Center for Persons with Disabilities – provides expertise that reaches globally. Located in Logan, Utah, USU is only minutes away from two mountain ranges, within a two-hour drive of 10 major ski resorts, and a half-day's drive of six national parks, including Arches and Yellowstone. Utah State offers big-school opportunities with a small-school feel, and all for a great value. So great, it was the #3 highest-ranked public university in the West and #5 in the nation for lowest tuition in “America’s Top Colleges” (Forbes, “Top Colleges,” Aug. 2015). For questions, concerns, or to suggest an update, email rgs.usu@gmail.com!