The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Brad L. Mortensen, Ph.D., as the next president of Utah State University at its meeting today. With… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Names Brad L. Mortensen President of Utah State University
During today’s Special Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers considered and passed two higher education–related bills in preparation for the 2026 General Legislative Session: SB 1001 and… Continue Reading Special Legislative Session Update
Rigorous statewide review ensures quality and workforce relevance. Utah’s public colleges and universities are expanding offerings in fields that matter most to Utah’s economy, as… Continue Reading USHE colleges launch programs in high-demand fields
We are saddened and disturbed by today’s violence on one of our campuses, and stand in full support of the Utah Valley University community at… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Charlie Kirk
Tooele Technical College announced that Paul Hacking will retire as president on Nov. 15, 2025, after eight and a half years of dedicated leadership that… Continue Reading Tooele Technical College President Paul Hacking announces retirement after transformative eight-year tenure
The Utah Board of Higher Education today approved updated strategic reinvestment plans from the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University, clearing… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated strategic reinvestment plans for University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University
The Utah System of Higher Education released its annual report on Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) today, an initiative designed to reduce time to graduation and lower… Continue Reading Thousands of Utah students earn college credit for real-world experience, saving millions in tuition
During its June 6, 2025, meeting, the Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously reappointed Amanda Covington to serve as chair of the Board for a… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education reappoints Chair Amanda Covington and selects Jon Cox as new vice chair
The Utah System of Higher Education is made up of eight public degree-granting institutions and eight technical colleges located throughout the state. In the 2023-24… Continue Reading Facts About Higher Education in Utah
Not completing college has serious consequences. College students who drop out earn lower salaries (Beagley and Brandley 2024; Rooney et al. 2006). They also report… Continue Reading Data Narrative: The Role of Student Momentum on Postsecondary Awards