Research tackles barriers for adult Utahns pursuing college degree, career change
To better understand the gap between what prospective adult learners saw as barriers to education and what institutions saw the barriers to be, Western Governors University, in partnership with the Utah System of Higher Education, commissioned in-depth research from Utah-based Cicero Group. “It is important to hear perspective straight from those who know it best,” […]
USHE to participate in New Leadership Academy
Less than a year “old” at the U and the New Leadership Academy (NLA) is already building inroads to support state and local leaders in Utah. Thanks to a grant awarded to NLA, leaders from across the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) will participate in leadership development curriculum focused on utilizing a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion to positively impact the state of Utah and […]
Dave R. Woolstenhulme: Don’t believe the stories about higher education not being worth it
Increasingly around the nation, there is a growing sentiment that a college education isn’t worth one’s time or money. These opinions persist even as data show us time and time again that with increased education comes increased earnings over a person’s lifetime, and that’s just one of the many benefits a higher education can provide. […]
USHE hires Project Director to lead world-class innovation at The Point
Jefferson Moss to lead USHE’s involvement with POTM State Land Authority The Utah System of Higher Education welcomes Jefferson Moss as The Point’s Innovation District Project Director. In this capacity, Moss will be responsible for overseeing the strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations at the Innovation District. He will work in close consultation with The Point […]
Enrollment at Utah’s public colleges and universities grows overall
More than 211K students enrolled for fall 2021 In its annual release, data from the Utah System of Higher Education shows enrollment at Utah’s public colleges and universities rose 2.24% compared to last year. Systemwide, the total 2021 fall headcount is 211,954, compared to 207,305 in 2020. “We’ve come out of a challenging year, and […]
Utah Board of Higher Education issues letter to college presidents on COVID-19 vaccinations
The Utah Board of Higher Education issued a letter on Aug. 27, 2021, encouraging USHE college and university presidents to consider requiring COVID-19 vaccines on their campuses under current legislation. Based on the needs of their region and campuses, USHE institutions will make individual determinations regarding the requirement of COVID-19 vaccinations. The Board issued the following letter […]
Taylor R. Randall named as 17th University of Utah President
The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Taylor R. Randall, Ph.D., as the 17th president of the University of Utah on Aug. 5, 2021, following an extensive national search. Randall will assume the position on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. He succeeds Ruth V. Watkins, who served as president from Jan. 2018-Jan. 2021. “The University of Utah […]
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Mindy Benson as interim president of Southern Utah University, effective July 26, 2021
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously named Mindy Benson as interim president of Southern Utah University to take effect on July 26, 2021. The Board of Higher Education will undertake a search for a new president and immediately begin the process of appointing a presidential search committee over the next several weeks. “I am […]
2021-22 Student Board Members Confirmed
The Utah Senate confirmed Governor Spencer J. Cox’s appointment of Tanner Marcum (left) and Valirie Serawop (right) today as student representatives on the Utah Board of Higher Education. Student Board member Tanner Marcum, Utah State University, will represent the students at Utah’s degree-granting institutions, while Valirie Serawop, Uintah Basin Technical College, will represent the students […]
USHE Juneteenth Highlights
In May 2021, the Utah Board of Higher Education approved a resolution to support and celebrate Juneteenth on Utah college campuses within the Utah System of Higher Education. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, celebrates the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. The […]
