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Universal Technical Institute Launches UTI Foundation

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. Read More

Sherbet Awarded $20,000 MMI Jeremy McGrath Scholarship During 2008 Monster Energy® Supercross Finals

AURORA, Ill. (May 8, 2008) – Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc., announced today that Tyler Sherbet, of Starr, S.C., won the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) Jeremy McGrath Scholarship that runs in conjunction with Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. Read More

UTI Foundation Merlyn Plumlee Memorial Scholarship Established At Motorcycle Mechanics Institute

PHOENIX, Ariz., ORLANDO, Fla. (March 6, 2008) – The UTI Foundation Merlyn Plumlee Memorial Scholarship was established to help fund deserving students who want to study at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, Ariz. and Orlando, Fla. and continue Merlyn’s passion for motorcycles and the sport of motorcycle racing. Read More

NASCAR Technical Institute Students Receive Additional Training With Carolina Clash During 2008 Season

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 26, 2008) -- The NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) and the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series are pleased to offer race day, track experiences for students during the upcoming 2008 racing season. Read More

1200 Students And Parents To Converge At UTI On Friday

− Open House to Help Students Explore Technical Education Opportunities −
Avondale, Ariz. (January 22, 2008) – With only five months until graduation, area high school seniors are facing a major life decision – what next? College, a technical education or the working world?  Read More

700 Area High School Students To Converge At UTI This Friday

− Open House to Help Students Explore Technical Education Opportunities −
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (January 9, 2008) – With only five months until graduation, area high school seniors are facing a major life decision – what next? College, a technical education or the working world?  Read More

Universal Technical Institute Foundation Partners With Star Motorsports To Launch Star Track Scholarship Program At NASCAR Technical Institute

 − Funds Available to Encourage Minorities and Women into Motor Sports Industry −
PHOENIX, Ariz., (Nov. 8, 2007) -- In an effort to promote diversity and multi-cultural inclusion throughout the motor sports industry, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and STAR Motorsports LLC are launching STAR TRACK Scholarship Program to provide scholarships throughout 2008 for students attending UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) in Mooresville, NC. Read More

Universal Technical Institute To Host Local Companies For The First Of Its Kind Louisiana Technician Career Opportunity Expo

BATON ROUGE, La. (Oct. 16, 2007) – Hurricane Katrina forced more than 200,000 New Orleans families from their homes to start new lives in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. With more residents, the number of automobiles on the local roads has significantly increased. Read More

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Instructor Named 2007 Teacher Of The Year

PHOENIX, AZ (Sept. 26, 2007) — With a natural passion for motorcycles and teaching, Tom Dahl still can’t believe he has led a successful career doing what he loves. Each day, Dahl enters a classroom at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) and works with potential professional technicians on the high-tech systems of motorcycles. Recently, his commitment to education was recognized by the Arizona Private School Association (APSA) with its 2007 Best Practice Award for Best Teacher. Dahl was presented with the Best Teacher award at a luncheon of the APSA, the oldest and largest association of private post-secondary schools, with over 56 member schools in Arizona. Read More

Endurocross Announces The Motorcycle Mechanics Institute $50,000 Triple Crown Bonus!

Los Angeles, CA (August 31, 2007) Pro-Motion Motorsports announced today that the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute has posted a $50,000 bonus to be paid out to the one rider who can win all three rounds of the AMA/Maxxis National EnduroCross Series. Read more

Two NASCAR Technical Institute Students Win A Jeff Gordon Racing School Package During The Mahle Clevite Engine Builder Showdown

Mooresville, NC, August 9, 2007 – James McMahen and Joshua McMillan won a special contest for NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI) students attending the eighth annual MAHLE Clevite Engine Builder Showdown. McMahen and McMillan each won a Jeff Gordon Racing School package valued at $399 each. Read More

Jeremy Mcgrath Awards Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Scholarship Winner

PHOENIX, Ariz. / ORLANDO, Fla. (May 30, 2007) – Matthew Langham, a Kissimmee, Fla. resident, was recently awarded the Jeremy McGrath Scholarship at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium by the seven-time supercross champion. Read More

Students Can Earn Complete Honda Registration At Motorcycle Mechanics Institute’S Orlando Campus

ORLANDO (Feb. 6, 2007) — Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), a provider of technical education training for motorcycle technicians, will expand the 12-week HonTech elective training course offered at its Orlando campus to a 24-week “HonTech 24” elective training course. Read More