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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.

Roger Penske Contributes $100,000 to Universal Technical Institute Foundation to Recognize Outstanding UTI Students

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:03:52 GMT

PHOENIX, Feb. 18, 2009 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced, Kenneth Mazurczak, who attends UTI Sacramento, was selected as the first Roger Penske “Outstanding Student” recipient. Kenneth will receive a $12,000 cash award to repay education debt or buy tools. Roger Penske donated $100,000 to create the outstanding student awards for individuals approaching graduation who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement and are recognized as consummate team-players by fellow students and instructors at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI).

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and NASCAR Angels Announce Winner of $25,000 Scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:56:25 GMT

Phoenix, Ariz. (September 24, 2008) – The UTI Foundation, in conjunction with NASCAR Angels, NASCAR’s reality TV show that gives deserving individuals a transportation fix, is awarding one $25,000 scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC. Aspiring students can now submit their video application for the chance to earn $25,000 toward any program at NASCAR Technical Institute.

UTI Foundation Awards the First Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:35:34 GMT

PHOENIX, Dec. 16, 2008 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today selected Kenna Primm of Greenwood, Ark. as the first Brienne Davis Memorial Scholarship recipient. Named in honor of the UTI graduate and NASCAR Sprint Cup official who died tragically in April of this year, the $10,000 scholarship will fund a portion of Primm’s technical education at UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute, NASCAR Tech in Mooresville, N.C.

Phillips Industries Donates Nearly $250,000 in Electrical Components to Universal Technical Institute Foundation

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:54:20 GMT

Phoenix, Ariz. – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation announced today that Phillips Industries has provided nearly $250,000 in electrical connectors to advance hands-on training for students seeking technical degrees at all ten campuses of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI). UTI is a provider of technical education for individuals pursuing careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel, marine or motorcycle technicians.

Students Awarded Daimler Trucks North America Scholarship

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:39:40 GMT

Phoenix, Ariz. – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation announced today that three students have been awarded the Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)/Bob Fyda - Finish First Scholarship. Lewis Michael from Cove, Ore., David Dumbaugh from Mesa, Ariz. and James Decker from Kansas City, Mo. have each received a $2,600 scholarship, half of the tuition cost, to take part in the 12-week DTNA Finish First program.

Wells Fargo Awards $75,000 Grant to Universal Technical Institute Foundation

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:36:59 GMT

Phoenix, Ariz. – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation announced today that Wells Fargo has provided a $75,000 grant to establish the Wells Fargo Technical Scholarship Fund. The fund will support 25 scholarships for students who are seeking degrees at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI). UTI is a provider of technical education for individuals pursuing careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel, marine or motorcycle technicians.

Three MMI Students Awarded UTI Foundation Merlyn Plumlee

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:30:56 GMT

Phoenix, Ariz. – UTI Foundation announced today that three Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) students have been awarded Merlyn Plumlee Memorial Scholarships. Eric Leski of Tampa, Fla., Steve Quillen of Montesano, Wash. and Nicholas Reid of Brunswick, Md. will continue legendary crew chief Merlyn Plumlee’s passion for motorcycles and racing, using Plumlee scholarships to pursue technical careers at MMI in Phoenix, Ariz. and Orlando, Fla.

Maine Student Selected for UTI Foundation’s Ryan J. Guay Memorial Scholarship

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:42:16 GMT

Phoenix, Ariz. (October 14, 2008) – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation announced today Brandon DuBois of South Portland, Maine has been named the recipient of the Ryan J. Guay Memorial Tuition Scholarship. Dubois will continue Ryan Guay’s passion for automobiles and motorcycles by using this scholarship to pursue his technical degree at the UTI campus in Houston, Texas.

Universal Technical Institute Foundation Partners with NASCAR Angels to Award One $25,000 Scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:34:14 GMT

NASCAR and UTI Foundation Establish Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:28:51 GMT

7/8/2008 - Recognizing there are many women interested in pursuing careers in the automotive industry, NASCAR and the UTI Foundation established the Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund for women seeking an automotive technical education.

UTI Foundation Secures Equipment Donation for UTI Houston

Wed, 28 May 2008 18:19:21 GMT

5/28/2008 - As many of you learned during the employee contribution campaign last year, the UTI Foundation is a 501(c)3 Arizona non-profit umbrella organization that covers all UTI not-for-profit initiatives and is dedicated to raising funds to further its mission and strategic goals. While the UTI Foundation has been busy, enabling individuals to complete technical training leading to career success by offering scholarships, they have also been working on other exciting opportunities. One of those was securing a donation of materials from the Grainger Corporation for the UTI-Houston campus.

Universal Technical Institute Launches UTI Foundation

Mon, 19 May 2008 18:17:01 GMT

Non-Profit to Award Approximately $1 Million in Scholarships to Students This Year
PHOENIX, Ariz (May 19, 2008) – Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI), a leading provider of technical training, established the UTI Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Universal Technical Institute donates $100,000 to the UTI Foundation

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:36:53 GMT

11/16/07 - Universal Technical Institute donates $100,000 to the UTI Foundation to create “Live Your Passion” scholarships for students at the Exton Campus.

Louisiana Auto Dealers join with the UTI Foundation

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:33:44 GMT

11/15/07 - Louisiana Auto Dealers join with the UTI Foundation to create a scholarship program to address the critical technician shortage in Baton Rouge.

UTI Foundation joins with Freightliner Dealers

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:11:27 GMT

10/19/07 - UTI Foundation joins with Freightliner Dealers nationwide to sponsor Bob Fyda “Finish First” diesel scholarship at the Avondale campus.