USANA Partners with University of Utah Athletics to Support Student-Athletes

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 7, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The University of Utah Athletics and USANA Health Sciences have announced a new partnership aimed at supporting more than 500 student-athletes across 19 sports. The collaboration brings together two Utah organizations with a shared commitment to health, performance, and excellence.

USANA will support these student-athletes both on and off the field, providing access to high-quality nutritional products, NIL opportunities, and community-focused initiatives. The partnership also plans to work closely with the USANA Foundation, enabling student-athletes to give back and make a meaningful impact in the local community.

Together, these efforts will support student-athlete health and performance while helping them build their personal brands, connect with the community, and use their platforms for good. For Salt Lake City-based USANA, the partnership represents a significant expansion of its global roster of sponsored, elite athletes and teams.

USANA founder Dr. Myron Wentz earned his Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Utah in 1992 before founding the company in Salt Lake City. The University of Utah Athletics, which sponsors 19 NCAA sport programs, has a long-standing reputation as an athletics power, having claimed 32 national championships and 128 individual national titles in its history. Utah Athletics is a member of the Big 12 Conference.

The partnership also brings USANA's connection to the University of Utah full circle. The University of Utah Athletics claims 32 national championships and 128 individual national titles in its history, and generates enormous visibility and exposure to the institution through national television broadcasts, media coverage, and social media engagement. Utah Athletics has achieved a score of 93 percent or higher in the NCAA's annual Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for eight consecutive years, including a department record-tieing GSR of 95 percent in both the 2024 and 2025 reports.

USANA, which has been providing premium-quality nutrition and lifestyle products for more than 30 years, currently partners with athletes and athletic organizations around the world, supporting competitors across a wide range of sports with a focus on nutrition, health, and performance. The company's products are trusted by elite athletes, Olympians, and health-conscious consumers in more than 25 countries worldwide. Learn more at USANA.com or explore the science behind USANA products at AskTheScientists.com.