The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) is governed by the Utah Board of Higher Education and is comprised of Utah’s 16 public colleges and universities. The CEO of USHE is the Commissioner of Higher Education.
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2025 Legislative Update — Week 4
Feb. 10 – 14, 2025 Appropriations Subcommittees In the final week of Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee meetings, HEAS heard institutional presentations from Utah Valley University and Weber State University, a demographic and
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Three finalists named in Utah Tech presidential search
Public meetings with finalists Feb. 24; presidential appointment expected Feb. 26 After a comprehensive search, the Utah Tech Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists
Board Meetings & Events
Feb
26
Utah Board of Higher Education Meeting
Utah Tech University (St. George, UT)
February 26, 2025
Mar
27
Utah Board of Higher Education Board Meeting
Board of Higher Education Building, Salt Lake City
March 27, 2025
Mar
28
Utah Board of Higher Education Board Meeting
Board of Higher Education Building, Salt Lake City
March 28, 2025
May
15
Data
![1 in 3 Utah high school graduates don't enroll in college within 5 years](https://ushe.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/home-data-slide1@2x-300x265.png)
![91% Overall job placement rate for recent USHE CTE graduate](https://ushe.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/home-data-slide2-300x265.png)
![USHE Bachelor's degree graduates earned 69% more than those with only a high school diploma](https://ushe.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/home-data-slide3-300x265.png)
UTAH'S PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Reports
Dive into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of education. From legislative briefs addressing critical policy matters to data-driven issue briefs and general reports, our repository is designed to inform policymakers, educators, students, and those curious about the state of higher education.