2016 Annual USHE Scholarship Report
USHE’s annual Scholarship Report for 2016 is now available. The scholarship programs are administered by the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education and funded by the Legislature. This year, the Regents’ Scholarship continued to see increased growth with an almost 12% increase in awards from last year, with a total of 3,270* students qualifying… Continue Reading 2016 Annual USHE Scholarship Report
Annual update for Engineering and Computer Science Initiative
The Technology Initiative and Advisory Board (TIAB) recently released its 15th annual update to the Engineering and Computer Science Initiative. Established in 2001 with support from then-Governor Leavitt and the State Legislature (SB 61, Sen. Hillyard), the initiative’s primary objective is to increase the number of students graduating from engineering, computer science, and related technology… Continue Reading Annual update for Engineering and Computer Science Initiative
Regents establish working group on student mental health
The Board of Regents has appointed a special working group focused on student mental health at USHE institutions. The committee will be lead by Regents Pat Jones, Ty Aller, Jesselie Anderson, Mark Stoddard, and Nina Barnes. This action was part of a discussion facilitated by two Vice-Presidents of Student Affairs with the Board and USHE… Continue Reading Regents establish working group on student mental health
USHE offers more than 70% of all Career & Technical Education in Utah
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is a key ingredient to meet the needs of Utah’s fast-growing economy. Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institutions offer CTE programs in all regions of the state, working closely with local business and industry leaders to develop and deliver programs specifically tailored to local workforce development needs. According to… Continue Reading USHE offers more than 70% of all Career & Technical Education in Utah
USHE Presidents, dignitaries kick off Utah College Application Week events
Presidents and key officials from Utah’s public colleges and universities, and local public figures are helping to kick off Utah College Application Week (UCAW) by speaking to high school seniors about the importance of postsecondary education. UCAW gives Utah high school seniors in partner schools the opportunity to apply to college during the school day. Thirty-two additional high… Continue Reading USHE Presidents, dignitaries kick off Utah College Application Week events
Students earning college credit in high school saves over $34 million in tuition
Since 1985, Utah has provided an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to take college courses while in high school. Through the Concurrent Enrollment program, students earn both high school credit for graduation and college credit corresponding to the first year at a college or university in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).… Continue Reading Students earning college credit in high school saves over $34 million in tuition
Sixth-annual “Expect the Great” hosted by the University of Utah
Over 400 individuals attended the sixth-annual “Expect the Great” college and career fair on Saturday, November 5, at the University of Utah. The free event is a college and career awareness conference targeting members of the African, African-American and black communities to provide information, resources and other support to increase college participation, retention and graduation.… Continue Reading Sixth-annual “Expect the Great” hosted by the University of Utah
Utah Educational Savings Plan awards scholarship accounts to bookmark contest winners
Eight Utah students received $1,000 Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) college savings scholarship accounts for their winning entries in the 2016 “Make Your Mark” Bookmark Contest sponsored by UESP and StepUp to Higher Education social awareness campaign. The winners received their $1,000 UESP scholarship accounts during a luncheon ceremony held at the Zions Bank headquarters… Continue Reading Utah Educational Savings Plan awards scholarship accounts to bookmark contest winners
2015-16 USHE graduates will earn almost $400 million in increased wages this year
Higher education is not only a primary engine for the state’s economy, it is one of the most solid options to guarantee a higher individual income. In Utah, the 2016 USHE graduates will earn a combined increase of over $400 million in wages their first year in the workforce—an average of over $13,000 more per… Continue Reading 2015-16 USHE graduates will earn almost $400 million in increased wages this year
Utah’s average student loan debt is the lowest in the nation
The Project on Student Debt released its annual report on student loan debt for the class of 2015 and it’s still good news for Utah: Utah has the lowest average student debt in the country, at $18,873. Only 41% of Utah college students take out student loans, the lowest in the country. The average amount… Continue Reading Utah’s average student loan debt is the lowest in the nation