Universal Technical Institute - UTI Foundation Press Releases

Universal Technical Institute Foundation to Help Veterans Get their Next Career

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation is now recognized by the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) as one of its approved charitable programs.

UTI Foundation Recognizes Robert McNeir with Penske Outstanding Student Award

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Tired of dead-end jobs, Robert McNeir enrolled at the Rancho Cucamonga Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus two years ago with high hopes of becoming a diesel technician.

UTI Foundation Shalene Harris with Penske Outstanding Student Award

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Being a female in a male-dominated industry doesn’t faze Shalane Harris, the recent Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Exton graduate. She spent nearly two years training to be an auto technician and her goal is to work for Cummins with a focus on power generators.

Nissan Donates $150,000 to Universal Technical Institute Foundation

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, JULY 29, 2010 – Scholarships and internships are a hot commodity this time of year as high school graduates look for financial assistance for post-secondary education and seek to gain hands-on experience in their career pursuits. Students attending Universal Technical Institute (UTI) have the opportunity to obtain both. The UTI Foundation today announced a renewal of a $150,000 donation from Nissan North America, the organizations’ second consecutive donation for scholarships and internships.

Universal Technical Institute Foundation Establishes Bob Sweet Founder’s Scholarship

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, June 24, 2010 – When Bob Sweet founded Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in 1965, only five students enrolled in the first automotive training class. Forty-five years and 120,000 graduates later, the UTI Foundation today announced the creation of the Bob Sweet Founder’s Scholarship in recognition of his lifetime achievement, leadership and vision. The $4,500 grant-in-aid-scholarship will be funded by the UTI Foundation and awarded annually to a deserving student seeking a technical education at UTI’s Avondale, Ariz. campus.

Universal Technical Institute Foundation Establishes Robert D. Hartman Opportunity Scholarship to Recognize Lifetime Achievement

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, April 22, 2010 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced the creation of the Robert D. Hartman Opportunity Scholarship in recognition of the lifetime achievement of former UTI president and CEO Robert D. Hartman. Two $5,000 grant-in-aid scholarships will be awarded annually to assist recent high school graduates who are enrolled to begin courses at either the Avondale, Ariz., Rancho Cucamonga or Sacramento, Calif. Universal Technical Institute campus (NYSE: UTI).

Universal Technical Institute Foundation Partners with Charlotte Motor Speedway to Assist Students

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, April 15, 2010 – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced a partnership with the Charlotte Motor Speedway that could generate more than $10,000 in annual support for students in need at UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) in Mooresville, N.C. NTI will provide student volunteers to help support events at Charlotte Motor Speedway in return for donations made to the UTI Foundation. The funds will support NTI’s Student Pantry and Student Emergency Fund that assist students with unplanned financial needs.

$12,000 Awarded to UTI Rancho Cucamonga Student

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. March 18, 2010 – Hard work does pay off. Just ask Andy Le, the 2010 recipient of the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation Roger Penske Outstanding Student of the Year award. He will receive a $12,000 cash award to repay education debt or buy tools.

Universal Technical Institute Foundation and C and R Racing Group Establish Scholarship

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, March 17, 2010 – C&R Racing Group wanted to give back to the industry it loves – and it brought some friends along to help. The motorsports component manufacturer, in partnership with the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation, today announced the $3,000 C&R Racing Brienne Davis Scholarship. The scholarship is designated for female students attending any one of UTI’s nine campuses that are interested in pursuing a motorsports career.

San Jose, Calif. Woman Awarded $10,000 Brienne Davis Scholarship to Attend Universal Technical Institute

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, AZ (March 16, 2010) – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation has awarded Jennifer LaFever of San Jose, Calif. a $10,000 Brienne Davis Scholarship to attend Universal Technical Institute in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The scholarship is part of the Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund – a scholarship program designed to help women gain the education they need to pursue careers in the automotive industry. Davis, a UTI alumnus who became a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series official, died tragically in 2008.

Universal Technical Institute Foundation Establishes Collegiate Housing Services Grant at NASCAR Tech

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, March 10, 2010 – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced the creation of the Collegiate Housing Services, Inc. (CHS) grant to help deserving NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR TECH) students relieve the financial hardship related to housing costs that might jeopardize their ability to attend or to remain in school. The program, started by a $10,000 donation from CHS, offers students a one-time cash grant, not to exceed $800, towards housing expenses.

Universal Technical Institute Foundation Announces Knight Transportation Diesel Scholarship Program

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Feb. 23, 2010 – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced that Knight Transportation has established a scholarship program for students seeking degrees in UTI’s diesel industrial program at Avondale, Ariz., Glendale Heights, Ill., Houston, Texas and Sacramento, Calif. campuses. Three $2,500 grant-in-aid scholarships will be awarded annually to students who understand and exhibit the traits necessary to have a successful career in the diesel repair industry.

Salisbury, N.C. Woman Awarded $25,000 Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:20:26 GMT

PHOENIX, AZ (Feb. 18, 2010) – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation has awarded Bobbie Newgard of Salisbury, N.C. the $25,000 Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship, made possible through the donation of NASCAR team owner and chairman of Penske Corporation, Roger Penske.

Hino Motors Donates $25,000 Diesel Truck to Universal Technical Institute Foundation

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:32:28 GMT

PHOENIX, Jan. 7, 2010 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced that Hino Trucks has donated a MY 2005 GVW Model 11773 - medium-duty diesel truck valued at $25,000 to advance hands-on training for students seeking a technical degree at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) in Norwood, Mass. UTI is a provider of technical education for individuals pursuing careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel, marine or motorcycle technicians at its 10 campuses nationwide.

Roger Penske Donates $25,000 Scholarship for a Female Seeking a NASCAR Career

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:41:24 GMT

PHOENIX, Dec. 3, 2009 – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced Roger Penske has donated $25,000 toward the Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship for one qualified female to attend UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute, in Mooresville, N.C. The Penske award is part of the Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund for women pursuing careers in the automotive industry. Davis, a UTI graduate and NASCAR Sprint Cup official, died tragically in 2008.

Universal Technical Institute Elects Barry Fodor to Board of Directors

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:06:16 GMT

PHOENIX, Dec. 1, 2009 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation, an Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit, today announced the election of Barry Fodor of Nissan North America to its board of directors. Fodor brings more than 35 years of experience in the automotive industry to the board that supports technical education at UTI (NYSE: UTI) for the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine and NASCAR industries through scholarships, grants, career development and other special programs.

UTI Foundation and JHE Production Group Award Scholarship

Fri, 15 May 2009 19:10:10 GMT

PHOENIX, May 15, 2009 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and JHE Production Group selected Paul Amico of Mooresville, NC to receive the first JHE Production Group Scholarship. The $1,000 tuition scholarship was established to help a current UTI NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) student continue their education path to pursue a motorsports career.

Universal Technical Institute Foundation Partners With Grainger

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:42:04 GMT

Universal Technical Institute Foundation today announced that local facilities maintenance supplier Grainger donated $4,500 in scholarships for students studying automotive technology at Universal Technical Institute (UTI) (NYSE:UTI) in Houston.

2009 Universal Technical Institute Grave Digger® Scholarship Recipients Announced

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:56:33 GMT

AURORA, Ill. – (April 7, 2009) Monster Jam®, Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a leading provider of technical education training, and three time Monster Jam® World Finals Champion Dennis Anderson named Mike Shuler, Jr. of Carlisle, Ohio, Matt Stover of Gastonia, N.C. and Chris Oldenburg of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

MMI Student Awarded UTI Foundation Merlyn Plumlee Memorial Scholarship

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:15:57 GMT

PHOENIX, (March 19, 2009) – UTI Foundation announced today that Morgan Donahue, a Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) student, is the recipient of the Merlyn Plumlee Memorial Scholarship.