Utah partners launch CNC Machining Youth Apprenticeship program
A bold step to boost state workforce and manufacturing Beginning this academic year, Utah partners launched the CNC Machining Youth Apprenticeship program, sponsored by the Utah Manufacturers Association. In collaboration with USHE’s Talent Ready Utah, the Department of Workforce Services, the Utah State Board of Education, Granite and Weber School Districts, Ogden-Weber Technical College and… Continue Reading Utah partners launch CNC Machining Youth Apprenticeship program
New 10-member Utah Board of Higher Education holds inaugural meeting 
Senate confirms last gubernatorial appointment, Cydni Tetro The Utah Board of Higher Education convened its first meeting of the newly reconstituted Board, made up of 10 members, on Aug. 10 in Salt Lake City. The meeting was marked by each member taking their oath of office and the election of Amanda Covington as Chair and Steve… Continue Reading New 10-member Utah Board of Higher Education holds inaugural meeting 
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Awards $1.8M in Deep Tech Funding
Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce the approval of four new Deep Tech Initiative awards for spring 2023, providing funding for expanded deep tech programs at USHE institutions. Grants totaling $1,800,091 will be used to fund the following purposes at Utah colleges: Artificial Intelligence and Machine… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Awards $1.8M in Deep Tech Funding
National Student Clearinghouse Data Incident Student Notice
A recent worldwide data incident has compromised a large number of organizations, including the National Student Clearinghouse. The Utah System of Higher Education contracts with the Clearinghouse for its services on behalf of all USHE institutions, and USHE institutions provide student information to the Clearinghouse directly to support financial aid administration. The Clearinghouse has notified… Continue Reading National Student Clearinghouse Data Incident Student Notice
Davis Technical College Receives Utah Works Grant for CDL Program
Nearly $820k to benefit 102 students seeking CDL licensure SALT LAKE CITY (June 30, 2023) — Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce Davis Technical College was awarded a Utah Works Grant for their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program totaling $819,865. This funding will benefit 102 students… Continue Reading Davis Technical College Receives Utah Works Grant for CDL Program
Utah Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to Board of Higher Education
The Utah Senate confirmed nine of Governor Cox’s appointments to the Utah Board of Higher Education on June 14 during day one of the 2023 2nd Special Session at the Utah State Capitol. Board members confirmed include: Javier Chavez Jr., founder of Cerveza Zólupez Beer Company Amanda Covington, chief corporate affairs officer for Larry H. Miller Company… Continue Reading Utah Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to Board of Higher Education
Elizabeth R. Cantwell named 17th USU President
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Elizabeth “Betsy” R. Cantwell as the 17th president of Utah State University today, following an extensive national search. Cantwell will assume the position later this summer. She succeeds Noelle E. Cockett, who served as president from January 2017-June 2023. “I’m enormously grateful for the Utah Board of… Continue Reading Elizabeth R. Cantwell named 17th USU President
Three finalists named in USU presidential search
Public meetings with finalists May 17; presidential appointment expected May 19 After an extensive national search, the Utah State University Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of President: Rodney D. Bennett, Elizabeth “Betsy” R. Cantwell and Kenneth “Ken” L. White. “The process of selecting institutional presidents… Continue Reading Three finalists named in USU presidential search
Stacee Y. McIff named 18th Snow College President
The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Stacee Y. McIff as the 18th president of Snow College today, following an extensive national search. McIff will assume the position on May 1, 2023. She succeeds Bradley J. Cook, who served as president from May 2019-July 2022. McIff has served as interim president of Snow College since… Continue Reading Stacee Y. McIff named 18th Snow College President
Effect of Regents’ Scholarship Awards on Degree Completions
This brief examined the effect of Regents’ Scholarship awards on degree completions of Utah students. A comparison group was created Continue Reading Effect of Regents’ Scholarship Awards on Degree Completions