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
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah awards $873k in grants to Utah colleges
Funds to serve more than 275 Utah students Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, awarded $873,090 in funding to Salt Lake Community College, Bridgerland Technical College and Weber State University under its Utah Works and Talent Ready Connections initiatives. Grants totaling $710,930 will be used to fund three new Utah Works… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah awards $873k in grants to Utah colleges
Three finalists named in Snow College presidential search
Public meetings with finalists April 12; presidential appointment expected April 14 After an extensive national search, the Snow College Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of Snow College President: Courtney R. White, Kirk D. Young and Stacee Y. McIff. “There were numerous applications that… Continue Reading Three finalists named in Snow College presidential search
Advantages of Completing College Acceleration Courses in High School
While the number of jobs across the United States requiring postsecondary education continues to grow, concerns remain about too few Continue Reading Advantages of Completing College Acceleration Courses in High School
Final 2023 Legislative Update: Week 7
February 27 – March 3, 2023 The 2023 Legislative Session ended Friday, March 3, at midnight. Governor Cox hosted an end-of-session press conference that was posted to Gov. Cox’s YouTube channel. At the time of this update, Gov. Cox has signed 26 pieces of legislation from the 2023 General Legislative Session to date. This week, he signed 11… Continue Reading Final 2023 Legislative Update: Week 7
2023 Legislative Update: Week 6
February 21 – 24, 2023 This week, the Governor’s Office and Utah State Legislature released revised revenue numbers for the 2023-24 fiscal year. For the 2023 General Session, there is an estimated $817 million in one-time and $410 million in ongoing money combined in the General and Income Tax Funds, after accounting for base budget adjustments and set-asides.… Continue Reading 2023 Legislative Update: Week 6