Utah students left over $55 million in unclaimed federal financial aid in 2018-19
Utah’s college access advisors to help more students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid According to a recent report from the Education Strategy Group, Utah students left over $55 million in unclaimed federal financial aid on the table in 2018-19 and only about 35.5% of Utah high school seniors completed the Free Application for Federal […]
2020 Legislative Update-Week 2
Institution Presentations to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Several Institutions presented to the Higher Education Appropriation Subcommittee (HEAS) this week: Snow CollegeSalt Lake Community CollegeUtah Valley UniversityDixie State UniversitySouthern Utah UniversityWeber State University The University of Utah and Utah State University will be presenting on Monday. Capital Development The institutions with capital development projects prioritized by […]
USHE’s 2020-21 Legislative Budget Priorities
The USHE Board of Regents approved budget and capital facilities requests for the Utah System of Higher Education at the September Board of Regents meeting in preparation for the 2020 Legislative Session. These budget priorities will enable USHE institutions to fulfill institutional missions and to maintain affordability for students. The operating budget request complies with […]
2020 Legislative Update-Week 1
The 2020 Legislative Session got underway on Monday, January 27. On Tuesday, the Legislature repealed HB 185, the tax reform package it passed in December’s special legislative session. This action will impact this year’s budget in ways that are still unclear. We expect additional budget information, including FY21 budget revenue projections, in the coming week […]
USHE institutions enter statewide agreement for JED Campus program to support student mental health and well-being
Statewide agreement made possible by The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation In response to growing mental health and wellness needs on national and local campuses, the Utah System of Higher Education’s eight public colleges and universities are partnering with The Jed Foundation (JED) in a statewide agreement to support the mental health and […]
5 Fast Facts about the University of Utah
1. The University of Utah was invited to join the Association of American Universities. This year, after an evaluation of its qualities, including the strength and impact of its research, its distinction in graduate education programs and its excellence in undergraduate education, the U of U was invited to join the AAU. This prestigious membership […]
Jessica Gilmore named USHE Associate Commissioner for Workforce Development and Industry Engagement
Pictured above: USHE Associate Commissioner for Workforce Development and Industry Engagement Jessica Gilmore USHE Commissioner Dave R. Woolstenhulme to refocus existing positions The Utah System of Higher Education welcomes Jessica Gilmore, Ed.D., former Associate Provost of Community Outreach and Economic Development at Utah Valley University, as Associate Commissioner for Workforce Development and Industry Engagement. This […]
State Scholarship Taskforce Issues Recommendations
Scholarships are awarded based on various criteria that reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award and are often used to encourage progress toward strategic objectives. They may reward excellence in academics (merit-based scholarships), encourage students to complete certificates or degrees, recruit students to participate in various programs (e.g., athletics, […]
USHE Career and Technical Education: Helping to meet state workforce needs
Each year, the Utah System of Higher Education produces an annual report on Career and Technical Education. CTE can be defined as organized educational programs offering sequences of courses directly related to preparing individuals for paid or unpaid employment in current or emerging occupations requiring other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. CTE is a key […]
Board of Regents honor Utah’s state higher ed governing body’s 50th anniversary
[Pictured above: 1969 Utah Board of Regents] Fifty years ago, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) was formed by the state legislature with a single board—the Utah State Board of Regents—to govern the new system. In 1969, the population in Utah was just over one million. The world was learning new things about the […]
