July 2015 - Utah System of Higher Education

Utah college completion focus: Reverse transfer

Background: Completion Initiative In July 2013, the Board of Regents unanimously passed a Completion Resolution, with five specific recommendations: With support from the Utah System

July 28, 2015

USHE institutions awarded $1.6 million in grants through Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership

Several of Utah’s public colleges and universities were awarded grants totaling over $1.6 million through the Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership (UCAP). These grants are for projects

July 21, 2015

College Savings Month: Act now to avoid or limit student debt

A UESP account can help families manage the challenge of paying for college The cost of college is rising, and growing numbers of families at

July 21, 2015

Causal link between education and good health suggested in new study

A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado, New York University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found earning a high

July 14, 2015

Patricia Jones to join the Board of Regents

Patricia Jones will be the newest member of the Utah State Board of Regents. She was appointed by Governor Gary Herbert and unanimously approved by

July 14, 2015

New study projects ROI for public colleges will surpass private colleges by 24% in 2025

The latest report from Payscale.com compares the projected return on investment (ROI) of a college education from public versus private colleges. While a degree from

July 7, 2015

Bailey Bowthorpe, SUU student, appointed as 2015-16 Student Regent

Governor Gary Herbert appointed Bailey Bowthorpe as the 2015-16 Student Regent. She is a student at Southern Utah University (SUU) pursuing her Masters of Public Administration.