Record 165 Utah elementary, middle, junior, and high schools partner with USHE for Utah College Application Week events
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Governor Herbert declares October as Utah College Application and Awareness Month SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah System of Higher Education is partnering with 165 Utah schools this month on Utah College Application Week events where senior students will have the chance to complete at least one college or university application during the school day […]
USHE Board of Regents welcomes four new members
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Pictured above from left to right: Harris H. Simmons, USHE chair; Lisa-Michele Church, USHE regent; Sheva Mozafari, USHE student regent; Alan Hall, USHE regent The Utah System of Higher Education welcomes four new members to the USHE Board of Regents, including a new student regent. From a community activist to an award-winning entrepreneur, these new […]
In a national context: Utah’s growing opportunity gap
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At the August Board of Regents meeting, the new Workforce, Access, and Advocacy Committee tasked the Commissioner’s office with taking a closer look at data on Utah’s growing opportunity gap. Further evaluation of this gap will help to identify statewide strategies that address barriers for minority populations to access and complete postsecondary educational opportunities.