USHE reports historic increase in degrees and certificates, meeting Utah’s workforce needs
The Utah System of Higher Education announced record-breaking completions on October 9, 2025, for the 2025 academic year, highlighting significant growth in awards that align with Utah’s workforce demands. Systemwide, Utah’s public colleges and universities awarded 61,265 graduates with 71,262 certificates and degrees—a 26% increase in awards and 22% increase in graduates since 2021. “The […]
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 at its meeting on Oct. 2, 2025, in preparation for the 2026 General Legislative Session. The Board’s adopted budget proposals, developed in partnership with Utah System of Higher Education institutions, […]
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah advances workforce development through Utah Talent Hub
Utah Talent Hub, a new unified platform from the Utah System of Higher Education’s Talent Ready Utah, is connecting Utah students with high-impact internships, apprenticeships, co-ops and high-yield employment opportunities across the state. Built in coordination with Utah public colleges and the Nucleus Institute, the platform simplifies the transition from education to the workforce by […]
Utah Board of Higher Education to Establish Task Force on Campus Safety
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously voted on October 2, 2025, to direct the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education to establish a task force to evaluate campus safety across Utah’s public colleges and universities. The task force will assess current security measures and recommend systemwide policies and practices to enhance the safety […]
Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Suspect
In response to the arrest of the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, we can confirm that Tyler James Robinson is a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College. He briefly attended Utah State University (one semester in 2021) and received concurrent enrollment credit through Utah Tech University while in […]
Three new Board members sworn in to Utah Board of Higher Education
Danny Ipson reappointed Three new members joined the Utah Board of Higher Education on September 4, 2025, bringing leadership from business, government and the student community. Jeremy Hafen, Jodi Hart and student representative Garrett Largent were sworn in alongside current Board member Danny Ipson, who was reappointed. Governor Spencer J. Cox appointed each member. Hafen, president and […]
Utah System of Higher Education advances state’s first accelerated bachelor’s degrees
Proposed programs from Weber State University, Utah Valley University mark innovative milestone In a significant step forward in the Utah Board of Higher Education’s efforts to improve affordability and student success, the Board on July 18, 2025, applauded the first accelerated bachelor’s degree proposals from two public Utah universities since adopting a policy to allow […]
Application opens for Utah State University president
Starting July 14, 2025, the Utah Board of Higher Education is accepting nominations and applications for the next president of Utah State University. Over the past several weeks, the USU Presidential Search Committee gathered feedback from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members through listening sessions, online comments and anonymous submissions. That input directly shaped the official job posting now […]
Utah State University Presidential Search Committee announces public listening sessions
The Utah State University Presidential Search Committee is seeking public input to help hire the best possible candidate to lead the institution. To get input from as many USU community members, including those away during the summer and those who work at one of USU’s 30 locations across the state, the search committee is offering multiple ways […]
Utah Board of Higher Education approves institutional strategic reinvestment plans, driving investment in instruction and high-demand programs
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved strategic reinvestment plans from five degree-granting institutions (Southern Utah University, Utah Tech University, Utah Valley University, Snow College and Salt Lake Community College) within the Utah System of Higher Education, granting three other institutions (the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University) conditional approval, subject […]