Utah Board of Higher Education releases 2023-24 Annual Report
The Utah Board of Higher Education released its 2023-24 Annual Report detailing significant achievements and progress made in key areas over the last year. The report details the approval of a revised strategic plan and innovative initiatives, including research and analytics, direct admissions, academic and technical education, revisions in budget review processes, economic development, and more. “The […]
Utah launches ‘Admit Utah’: A simplified path to college admissions for all high school students
The Utah System of Higher Education launches ‘Admit Utah,’ the state’s first simplified and guaranteed admissions initiative designed with access for all students in mind. AdmitUtah.org will serve as a central platform for students, families and educators to navigate the college admissions process seamlessly. “Admit Utah marks a significant milestone in our efforts to ensure that every […]
Q&A: Getting to know Utah’s newest Commissioner of Higher Education, Geoffrey Landward
Geoffrey Landward says he’s wanted a career in higher education since he was an undergraduate student working in his institution’s admissions office. His path, however, from that point to his recent appointment as Utah’s newest Commissioner of Higher Education, was not a straight line. After his undergraduate studies, Commissioner Landward pursued and completed his law […]
USHE graduates earn higher wages and boost Utah’s economy
Utah System of Higher Education graduates saw significant short- and long-term financial benefits after completing a college education, according to a new analysis from the Utah Data Research Center, which included outcomes of 2014-16 USHE graduates. The study found that a typical USHE graduate earned 79% to 167% higher wages one year after graduation compared […]
Utah System of Higher Education receives $300,000 ECMC award to support FAFSA completion
The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) was recently provided a $300,000 award from Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC), a nonprofit providing services in support of higher education finance, to support its FAFSA Help Initiative, which aims to help Utah families and students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 academic year. “FAFSA funds […]
Utah Senate confirms newly appointed Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey Landward
The Utah Senate confirmed Geoffrey T. Landward as commissioner of higher education on May 15, 2024, who was appointed by the Utah Board of Higher Education on March 21, 2024, and approved by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, during Senate Floor Time at the Utah State Capitol. “With Commissioner Landward’s extensive expertise in public policy and law, he […]
Utah Board of Higher Education advances innovative three-year bachelor’s degree, first public system in nation
New shortened Bachelor of Applied Studies to be developed across USHE institutions. At its meeting on March 21, the Utah Board of Higher Education approved a new degree category—Bachelor of Applied Studies—paving the way for Utah System of Higher Education institutions to explore new, innovative degree programs. This marks a significant advancement in higher education […]
Utah Board of Higher Education considered and reduced tuition and fee proposals for several colleges
USHE technical education tuition and fees remain without increase. The Utah Board of Higher Education considered tuition and general student fee adjustments requested by Utah’s colleges and universities on the second day of their two-day meeting, ultimately approving a 3.3% systemwide weighted average increase. Of the proposed tuition adjustments for USHE degree-granting institutions, the Board […]
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Geoffrey T. Landward as Commissioner of Higher Education
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously named Geoffrey T. Landward Commissioner of Higher Education at its meeting today. Commissioner Landward has served as interim commissioner since Sept. 2023. Previously, he served as deputy commissioner and secretary to the Utah Board of Higher Education. “In Commissioner Landward’s eight years with the Utah System of Higher […]
USHE Assistant Commissioner for Access Richard Gonzalez named Jump$tart Board President, NCAN Advisory Committee member
Dr. Richard Gonzalez, Assistant Commissioner for Access for the Utah System of Higher Education, is kicking off the year with big accomplishments. He was named Board President of the Utah Jump$tart Coalition, a financial education organization for youth; he was also selected as a member of the national advisory committee for the National College Attainment […]
