Utah State University is a public land-grant research university in Logan, Utah, founded in 1888. The Aggies compete in the Mountain West Conference at the Division I level. USU is recognized for its programs in engineering, agriculture, business, education, and natural resources, and is home to the Space Dynamics Laboratory. Logan's Cache Valley setting — surrounded by the Wasatch and Bear River mountain ranges — offers students exceptional access to skiing, hiking, cycling, and year-round outdoor recreation.