USU Extension to Offer Free Professional Tech Sales Training in Partnership With Marketstar

Partnership made possible by Utah Works Grant through USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Utah State University Extension recently received a $500,000 grant to fund a two-year program to train rural residents in the state of Utah as technology sales professionals who can work remotely for MarketStar, a Utah-based leader in the outsourced B2B inside sales industry […]
Jordan Rushton named 3rd Dixie Technical College President

The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Jordan Rushton as the third president of Dixie Technical College today, Sept. 15, 2022, following an extensive national search. Rushton has served as interim president of Dixie Tech since April 2022. Rushton will assume the position on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. He succeeds Kelle Stephens, who served as […]
Utah Business, Living Color Utah to honor Laís Martínez, USHE’s inaugural assistant commissioner for equity, diversity, inclusion

Martínez among 23 other individuals and organizations to be recognized for working toward a more equitable and inclusive future for Utah at annual gala The Utah System of Higher Education’s inaugural Assistant Commissioner for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Laís Martínez, will be honored at the fourth-annual Living Color Gala, presented by Utah Business and Living Color […]
Dixie Technical College presidential search narrowed to three finalists

After an extensive national search, the Dixie Technical College Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of Dixie Technical College President: Ben F. Bigelow, Abby Lee and Jordan Rushton. “I want to thank the Dixie Technical College Presidential Search Committee for dedicating their time to […]
Utah Board of Higher Education welcomes new Chair, Vice Chair at July meeting

Chair Lisa Michele Church (Left); Vice Chair Jesselie Anderson (Right) Four new Board members sworn in The Utah Board of Higher Education welcomed Lisa Michele Church as chair during its meeting hosted at Southern Utah University today. The Board also welcomed newly appointed Vice Chair Jesselie Anderson, and four new Board members were sworn in. […]
Southern Utah University presidential search narrowed to three finalists

Public meetings with finalists July 13; presidential appointment expected July 15 After an extensive national search, the Southern Utah University Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of Southern Utah University President: Mindy Benson; Mablene Krueger; and Alan Utter. Finalists will participate in public forums […]
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Stacee McIff as interim president of Snow College, effective July 2022

The Utah Board of Higher Education named Stacee McIff as interim president of Snow College, to take effect on July 1, 2022. McIff has served as vice president for technical education and workforce development at the college since 2021 and will lead Snow College during the Utah Board of Higher Education’s search for its next […]
Gov. Spencer J. Cox Appoints Four Additional Members to Serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education

Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed the following members to serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education: Grace Acosta, Richard Wheeler, Xitlalli Villanueva, and Heather Johnson. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. The Utah Board of Higher Education oversees the Utah System of Higher Education, which includes eight public colleges […]
Gov. Spencer J. Cox Appoints Members to Serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education

Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed the following members to serve on the Utah Board of Higher Education: Stan Albrecht, Julie Beck, Rich Christiansen, Hope Eccles, and Steve Starks. The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. The Utah Board of Higher Education oversees the Utah System of Higher Education, which includes eight […]
Call for Feedback: DRAFT SUU Presidential Search Invitation for Applications & Nominations

Please send any confidential feedback regarding the DRAFT Southern Utah University Presidential Search Invitation for Applications and Nominations to suupresidentialsearch@ushe.edu. DRAFT SUU Presidential Search Invitation for Applications & Nominations PRESIDENT The Utah Board of Higher Education invites nominations and applications for the position of President of Southern Utah University—one of 16 institutions within the Utah System of […]