Kate-Lynn Rice - Learning Specialist-Football - Staff Directory

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Kate-Lynn Rice

Title:
Learning Specialist-Football
Email:
Phone:
801-243-8870

Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Kate-Lynn Rice is a Learning Specialist here at the University of Utah. She began her journey to Salt Lake City first by completing her Bachelor’s Degree in 2022 at The Pennsylvania State University with a major in History and a minor in English. From there, Kate-Lynn pursued her Master’s in Education with a concentration in curriculum and instruction. While completing her graduate program, she had been granted an internship by Penn State Athletics as an Academic Support Assistant working with men’s football. Kate-Lynn spent the two years of her graduate program working as an intern from 2022 to 2024, gaining experience in providing one-on-one support for the student-athletes. She also collaborated with recruiting staff by holding conversations with prospective students about academics at the university and the many different resources offered.

Kate-Lynn had used all of her learned experiences at Penn State to seek a full-time opportunity within college athletics in, which led her here to the University of Utah! Being here since 2024, she has worked with a plethora of sports, notably Men’s Football, Men’s Baseball, and Men’s Ski, and is eager to work with even more. As a Learning Specialist, Kate-Lynn works with many resources on campus, notably the Center for Disability and Access and the Learning Center to ensure that all student-athletes are provided sufficient support while they are enrolled at the university. Additionally, she has taken on the role of Mentor Coordinator for our ever-growing mentor program, taking charge of the hiring and monitoring of all employed mentors. Kate-Lynn values being adaptable and ethical in her work with both students and colleagues as she gains cherished personal and professional development.