The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) is coordinating an expanded pilot of Utah College Application Week, to be held at 49 schools in 15 districts… Continue Reading USHE institutions encourage high school students to apply to college (part II)
When surveyed, over 90 percent of middle school students say they plan to go to college, yet only about two-thirds of students actually attend. So… Continue Reading USHE institutions encourage high school students to apply to college (part I)
EducationFirst and Prosperity 2020 launched a five-year plan for education in Utah on October 28, 2014. AXL – short for Academic Excellence – showcased a… Continue Reading Education First and Prosperity 2020 introduce 5-year plan
The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) awards more than 30,000 degrees and certificates every year. Approximately 75-80% of all degrees and certificates awarded annually… Continue Reading Do popular college majors and workforce needs align in Utah?
The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP), Utah’s official 529 college savings program, received the highest industry stamp of approval from Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider… Continue Reading UESP receives gold rating from Morningstar for fourth consecutive year
Utah’s public colleges are among the best deals in the country. Utah was recently ranked “the best state for student debt.” With one of the… Continue Reading Utah ranked one of the most affordable states for college
Did you know many college graduates enter a different industry than their major? It’s not always a linear relationship between degree and workplace; in fact,… Continue Reading Area of study of Utah college grads vs. industry where employed
USHE awarded 31,741 degrees and certificates in 2012-13 (most recent data available), which amounts to about ¾ of all degrees and certificates awarded in Utah… Continue Reading How many degrees and certificates do Utah colleges and universities award?
USHE’s Annual Scholarship Report is now available. The report provides the Utah Legislature an update on the New Century and Regents’ scholarships. Both scholarships are… Continue Reading 2014 USHE Scholarship Report
Transferring between institutions in Utah is seamless, thanks to efforts such as the Faculty Discipline Majors’ Meetings and oversight by the Regents’ General Education Task… Continue Reading Interstate Passport Initiative