Utah Board of Higher Education issues letter to college presidents on COVID-19 vaccinations
The Utah Board of Higher Education issued a letter on Aug. 27, 2021, encouraging USHE college and university presidents to consider requiring COVID-19 vaccines on their campuses under current legislation. Based on the needs of their region and campuses, USHE institutions will make individual determinations regarding the requirement of COVID-19 vaccinations. The Board issued the following letter […]
Taylor R. Randall named as 17th University of Utah President
The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Taylor R. Randall, Ph.D., as the 17th president of the University of Utah on Aug. 5, 2021, following an extensive national search. Randall will assume the position on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. He succeeds Ruth V. Watkins, who served as president from Jan. 2018-Jan. 2021. “The University of Utah […]
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Mindy Benson as interim president of Southern Utah University, effective July 26, 2021
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously named Mindy Benson as interim president of Southern Utah University to take effect on July 26, 2021. The Board of Higher Education will undertake a search for a new president and immediately begin the process of appointing a presidential search committee over the next several weeks. “I am […]
2021-22 Student Board Members Confirmed
The Utah Senate confirmed Governor Spencer J. Cox’s appointment of Tanner Marcum (left) and Valirie Serawop (right) today as student representatives on the Utah Board of Higher Education. Student Board member Tanner Marcum, Utah State University, will represent the students at Utah’s degree-granting institutions, while Valirie Serawop, Uintah Basin Technical College, will represent the students […]
USHE Juneteenth Highlights
In May 2021, the Utah Board of Higher Education approved a resolution to support and celebrate Juneteenth on Utah college campuses within the Utah System of Higher Education. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, celebrates the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. The […]
David S. Schwanke named Executive Director of Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority
David S. Schwanke named Executive Director of Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority Schwanke has served as interim executive director of UHEAA since September 2020 Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Dave R. Woolstenhulme named David S. Schwanke as executive director at the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority, effective immediately. Schwanke is the current interim executive director at UHEAA, a position he’s held since September 2020. Schwanke has been with UHEAA more than […]
SUU President Scott L Wyatt accepts new statewide role within the Office of the Commissioner
SUU President Scott L Wyatt accepts new statewide role within the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner, Dave R. Woolstenhulme announced today that Southern Utah University President Scott L Wyatt will fill the new position of Senior Executive Director of Statewide Online Education within the Office of the […]
Second round of Learn & Work launching with Returnship Initiative
Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced the launch of the Lieutenant Governor’s returnship initiative to expand workforce opportunities in Utah. A returnship, similar to an internship, provides an important opportunity for those re-entering the workforce after an absence to build their resume and gain current and relevant experience. In addition to an […]
Utah Board of Higher Education approves average 1.98% tuition & fee change across Utah’s degree-granting colleges and universities
Majority of USHE technical college tuition and fee rates remain without increase The Utah Board of Higher Education considered tuition and general student fee adjustments requested by Utah’s colleges and universities on the first day of their two-day meeting, ultimately approving a 1.98% systemwide average increase. Institutional boards of trustees reported on their review and […]
2021 Legislative Update: Week 7 (Final Update)
March 1-5, 2021 The Legislature completed a most unique 2021 General Session late Friday night, approving one of the largest budget increases ever and adopting more than 500 pieces of legislation. This is a brief synopsis of the budget, capital development, and legislation pertaining to higher education adopted this session. A more exhaustive report will […]