2015 USHE Conference for School Administrators and Counselors
The 2015 conference, Engage Parents to Empower Students, will be held on Friday, September 11th, at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah. Dr. Deneece Huftalin, President of Salt Lake Community College, will be the keynote speaker, discussing “Parental Involvement in K-12 and Beyond.” Over 750 attendees are expected to attend this free, one-day conference, […]
Introducing the 2015-2016 Student Body Presidents
As the 2014-2015 academic year comes to an end, new Student Body Presidents have been elected at USHE’s colleges and universities. The Student Body Presidents, elected by their student peers, will serve during the 2015-16 academic year. The presidents, together, form the leadership for the statewide student association that advocates on behalf of students on […]
2015 awardees announced for the first-ever Alan E. Hall Innovation for Undergraduate Student Success Award
Thanks to the generosity and forward-thinking of Alan E. and Jeanne Hall, eight deserving projects/programs focused on increasing undergraduate student success will receive awards to further their efforts. In its first year, the Alan E. Hall Innovation for Undergraduate Student Success Award funded awards for one project at each of the institutions in the Utah […]
USHE institutions help students explore free financial aid opportunities
The cat’s out of the bag: Utah has the lowest completion rate for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) of any state in the nation, with only 34% of eligible applicants filling it out. The FAFSA is a primary step for students to obtain free federal financial aid, such as Pell grants, which […]
New report compares state by state spending on higher education
A new report by the State Higher Education Executive Officers association (SHEEO) indicates state funding support for higher education has increased in recent years nationally. However, when adjusted for inflation, spending on higher education is still below pre-recession levels. For the first time in years, public colleges’ reliance on tuition revenue dipped slightly — nationally […]
President Obama highlights SLCC’s Green Academy/Energy Institute during visit to Utah
While at Utah’s Hill Air Force Base last week on Friday, April 3, President Obama talked about the new Solar Ready Vets Program, which will use Salt Lake Community College to train transitioning military veterans for entry into the solar industry workforce. SLCC has been offering solar training since 2009 and was singled out during […]
Magna Carta exhibit travels to Utah college campuses in honor of the document’s 800th anniversary
This year marks the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, one of the earliest documents that established rights for people—such as the right to due process and freedom against unlawful imprisonment—which worked to safeguard average citizens against the British monarchy. The spirit of the Magna Carta is felt in our country’s founding […]
Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership announces $3.45M in 2015 grant funding available
The Utah Cluster Acceleration Partnership (UCAP) program provides funding to public colleges and universities and applied technology colleges—and now also K-12 school districts, charters and individual schools—to develop, implement, or enhance educational programs in direct response to regional and statewide industry needs. UCAP is a partnership between the Utah System of Higher Education, the Governor’s Office […]
Utah Scholars is making a difference in Utah schools, and you can help
The Utah Scholars Initiative (USI) is part of the Board of Regents strategy to improve the college readiness of Utah high school students by directly partnering with K-12. Started in 2006, USI works in close partnership with 14 Utah school districts. Focusing first on districts with the greatest potential impact, the program touches each 8th grader […]
Regents’ Scholarship award amounts announced, on-track letters being sent
Overview The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) administers the Regents’ Scholarship, which encourages high school students to take a college-prep curriculum above and beyond the Utah high school graduation requirements. This merit-based scholarship is awarded to students who take the right courses during grades 9-12, earn the right grades, submit their ACT score, and […]
