Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee named
Board establishes presidential transition team The Utah Board of Higher Education has established a nine-member committee to lead the search for the next president of Utah Valley University. The committee is charged with identifying exceptional candidates who will advance UVU’s mission as an integrated university and community college that educates every student for success in work and… Continue Reading Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee named
Utah Board of Higher Education rolls out new presidential transition framework for Utah System of Higher Education, launches presidential search for Utah Valley University
The Utah Board of Higher Education announced on January 14, 2026, it will implement a new presidential transition framework to strengthen continuity, communication and leadership support during presidential changes across the Utah System of Higher Education. The new approach establishes formal presidential transition teams to support institutions during presidential searches and in the early months… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education rolls out new presidential transition framework for Utah System of Higher Education, launches presidential search for Utah Valley University
Weber State University Presidential Search Committee announces public input sessions
The Weber State University Presidential Search Committee is seeking public input to help identify the next president of Weber State University. To ensure broad input from the Weber State campus and surrounding community, the search committee is offering multiple ways to engage. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are encouraged to participate. The committee will host… Continue Reading Weber State University Presidential Search Committee announces public input sessions
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… Continue Reading USHE reports historic increase in degrees and certificates, meeting Utah’s workforce needs
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,… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
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… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah advances workforce development through Utah Talent Hub
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… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education to Establish Task Force on Campus 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… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Suspect
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… Continue Reading Three new Board members sworn in to Utah Board of Higher Education
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… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education advances state’s first accelerated bachelor’s degrees