S2 E22 Bill Heyborne | Southern Utah University
From Explore Local Podcast by Presented By Visit Cedar City Brian Head
February 23, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 2 · Episode 22
About this episode
Dr. Bill Heyborne discusses his role at Southern Utah University and the importance of animal education in the community.
Dr. Bill Heyborne is the Dean of the Walter Maxwell Gibson College of STEM at Southern Utah University. In addition to leading the college he also teaches biology to students and leads the SUU Animal Ambassadors, a student group that brings live animal education and conservation to the local community. The Explore Local Podcast is presented by Visit Cedar City Brian Head and hosted by David Johnson, Cedar City Economic Development Director. This episode is sponsored by The Cedar City Business and Innovation Center. Dedicated to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, it provides resources and services aimed at fostering business creation, growth, and retention. The center features the “Makerspace” where entrepreneurs and small businesses can have access to 3D printers, video production and photography equipment, t-shirt printing and more! Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to expand an existing one, the Cedar City Business and Innovation Center offers the tools and guidance to help you succeed. To learn more and get involved, visit innovationcenter.cc
People in this episode
Host: David Johnson
Guest: Dr. Bill Heyborne
Topics covered
- education
- STEM
- animal conservation
- local community
- business support
Keywords
- Southern Utah University
- STEM
- animal ambassadors
- Cedar City
- business innovation
Sponsors
Cedar City Business and Innovation Center
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southern Utah University, Visit Cedar City Brian Head
Places: Cedar City, Brian Head
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