Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

02/05/2026

Only two days left to register for SLIG Spring Virtual.

If this has been on your radar, now is the moment to decide. Registration closes tomorrow, and there are only a few seats available, but not for long. Do not wait until the deadline. Review the course lineup and register now. https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-spring-virtual-2026/

02/04/2026

Here is one of your last chances to take a closer look at the courses offered in SLIG Spring Virtual and decide if one is right for you.

Our courses offer focused, instructor-led learning designed to help you strengthen your research skills and work more confidently with records and evidence.

Registration closes Friday, 6 February 2026, and there are still seats available. Review the course lineup and register now, because once the deadline passes, this opportunity is gone. https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-spring-virtual-2026/

02/03/2026

Registration closes Friday, 6 February 2026, and once it’s closed, it’s closed. Seats are still available, but the window to claim one is getting very small.

If you have been meaning to sharpen your skills, dive deeper into records, or finally take that course you keep bookmarking, this is your moment. Spring Virtual is designed for focused learning with expert instructors and a community that takes research seriously.

Do not put this off for another minute. Visit our website, review the course lineup, and register before Friday. https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-spring-virtual-2026/

02/02/2026

Intermediate Evidence Analysis Practicum is officially sold out, and that is your signal that registration momentum is real. Now is the time to lock in your spot in one of the remaining courses before they fill too, so don't delay and register now while seats are still available. https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-spring-virtual-2026/

02/02/2026

Groundhog Day question for genealogists: six more weeks of winter or six more weeks of learning?

No matter what Punxsutawney Phil predicts, you do not have to crawl back into your research burrow just yet. Registration for SLIG Spring Virtual is still open, and it is a great way to keep the momentum going with a multi-week format designed for deeper learning and real progress.

Turns out repeating good habits is not a bad thing after all.
Learn more and save your seat:
https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-spring-virtual/

01/31/2026

SLIG Virtual may be over, but the learning does not have to stop.

If you are still in learning mode, SLIG Spring Virtual offers a multi-week format that lets you slow down, dig deeper, and apply what you are learning along the way. There are still seats available, and it is a great option whether SLIG Virtual was your first institute this year or you are ready for more.

Learn more and join us this spring:
https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-spring-virtual/

01/31/2026

We’ve officially announced our 2026–2027 course lineup, and it is full of exciting opportunities to learn, specialize, and grow as a genealogist. Whether you are building on strong foundations or diving into advanced topics, there is something for every stage of your journey.

Watch and get a closer look at the courses and start planning your next SLIG experience.

SLIG Director Jenny Hansen shares the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy for 2026 and 2027!

01/28/2026

Midweek check-in, SLIG Virtual friends.
What’s been your biggest aha! moment so far? A new record type, a strategy that finally clicked, or a tip you can’t wait to use again? Share it in the comments and let’s learn from each other.

01/26/2026

SLIG Virtual kicks off today, and we want to see where the magic is happening.

Show us your SLIG Virtual desk or workspace. Is it perfectly organized, beautifully chaotic, or somewhere in between? Coffee, notebooks, multiple screens, pets supervising research, we want to see it all.

Share a photo in the comments or tag us in your post so we can cheer you on during week one. Here’s to a great start and a strong week of learning ahead.

01/23/2026

SLIG Virtual starts next week, but who says you have to stop there?

There are still seats available in SLIG Spring Virtual — our multi-week, interactive online institute running February–April!

Whether you want to deepen your research skills with DNA, land records, writing, federal records, paleography, or more, there’s a course waiting for you.

Already registered for SLIG Virtual next week? Add Spring Virtual to your genealogy education plans and keep learning all year long!

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to grab your seat!
Learn more and register: https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-spring-virtual/

01/21/2026

Which SLIG Virtual course are you taking this year? Tell us in the comments along with what you’re most excited to learn! Are you hoping to tackle a brick wall, sharpen a specific skill, or finally explore a topic you’ve been curious about for years?

Don’t forget to set your alarm, classes begin on Monday at 8:00 a.m. MT, and course links were emailed on Monday, 19 January, so now’s a great time to double-check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case).

We can’t wait to see what everyone is studying and cheer each other on as SLIG Virtual gets underway, next week!

01/16/2026

Last chance to register for SLIG Virtual.

Registration closes today! If you have been thinking about leveling up your genealogy skills this year, this is it.
https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/slig-virtual/