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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Special Legislative Session Update
During today’s Special Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers considered and passed two higher education–related bills in preparation for the 2026 General Legislative Session: SB 1001 and

Utah Board of Higher Education approves budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
The Utah Board of Higher Education today approved its operating and capital budget priorities for Utah’s public colleges and universities for the 2026-27 fiscal year
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Utah Board of Higher Education Meeting
Board of Higher Education Building, Salt Lake City
March 26, 2026
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Utah Board of Higher Education Meeting
Board of Higher Education Building, Salt Lake City
March 27, 2026
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UTAH'S PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
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.