Davis Tech names 2026 Student of the Year

By Becky Ginos

KAYSVILLE—Davis Technical College (Davis Tech) announced last week that Jackson Hastings, a student in the Networking and Cybersecurity program, was chosen as the 2026 Student of the Year. Hastings was recognized at a luncheon held at the school’s Allied Health Building. In the coming year, Hastings will act as the voice representing nearly 8,000 students at Davis Tech.

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