“In true education lies the safety of the home, the state and the nation,” was the. school motto in 1917, and set a standard for academic excellence during the early years of Weber State. Dr. Stephen D. Nadauld, current President of Weber State otis, reaffirms the importance of academic excellence: “The educational challenge of today is to teach students to read, write, speak, compute, and a analyze to prepare them for a lifetime of learning.” 2& 100 YEARS WEBER DNs STATE By) COLLEGE Oh Be ;