UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez to assume official university duties in September 2018
Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez will assume official duties as the seventh president of Utah Valley University on September 17, 2018. She was selected after a 24-member Presidential Search Committee, co-chaired by Regent Steven Lund and UVU Trustee Chair Elaine Dalton, narrowed an extensive pool of national and international applicants to four finalists. From those finalists,… Continue Reading UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez to assume official university duties in September 2018
Utah ranks 11th in educational attainment, 8th in quality of education
It’s no secret that college opens doors to more career opportunities or that, generally, the more education a person receives, the higher their income potential and the lower their chances of unemployment. Utah has consistently ranked high for the quality and cost of higher education. And, according to a new study by WalletHub, Utah continues to receive… Continue Reading Utah ranks 11th in educational attainment, 8th in quality of education
Harris Simmons elected Chair, Nina Barnes elected Vice Chair of the Board of Regents
The Board of Regents has unanimously elected Harris Simmons to serve as Chair of the Board of Regents at its meeting today at Salt Lake Community College – South City Campus. He formerly served as Vice Chair and will be replacing outgoing Chair Daniel Campbell, who has served as Chair since 2014. Nina Barnes was… Continue Reading Harris Simmons elected Chair, Nina Barnes elected Vice Chair of the Board of Regents
Commencement 2018: DSU, Snow, SUU, and WSU graduation recap
Over the past few weeks, Utah’s colleges and universities have celebrated the accomplishments of their graduates with commencement ceremonies. We will be highlighting graduation photos from institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education in two installments, with the rest of the institutions coming next week. Dixie State University: 1,719 graduates Certificates: 356 Associate: 929 Bachelor’s: 790 Snow… Continue Reading Commencement 2018: DSU, Snow, SUU, and WSU graduation recap
2018 Legislative Update – Week 6
Budget Update Legislative leaders are in the final stages of compiling the 2018-19 budget in the final days of the legislative session. The Executive Appropriations Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday to approve the major components of the new budget appropriations for consideration by the full legislature. The latest quarterly revenue estimates indicate there… Continue Reading 2018 Legislative Update – Week 6
Federal action directly impacting higher education moves forward
The United State Congress and U.S. federal agencies have embarked on several actions in recent weeks impacting higher education. A lot of action is still in motion, with much of the focus on tax reform in the coming week. Below is an up-to-date summary of recent actions: House GOP Higher Education Authorization Bill Released The House Education… Continue Reading Federal action directly impacting higher education moves forward
Westminster College hosts seventh annual Expect the Great event
More than 250 students, parents and community members attended the seventh annual Expect the Great college and career readiness event on October 28, at Westminster College. This year’s event brought together colleges and school districts across the state to provide information and resources about options for college and career opportunities for African, African-American and Black… Continue Reading Westminster College hosts seventh annual Expect the Great event
Students earn $1,000 scholarships in bookmark contest
Eight Utah students are $1,000 closer to their college dreams, thanks to their winning submissions in the Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) and StepUp to Higher Education’s Make Your Mark bookmark contest. More than 1,500 students in four age brackets entered original artwork for a chance at a $1,000 UESP college savings scholarship account. Kindergarten… Continue Reading Students earn $1,000 scholarships in bookmark contest
Changes coming to the Regents’ Scholarship for the class of 2019
The Regents’ Scholarship is a state-sponsored scholarship that helps Utah high school students clearly understand the most important classes to prepare for college. Since 2008, with the financial support of the Utah Legislature, more than 17,000 students have received the Regents’ Scholarship, growing 20% annually. The academic accomplishments of the scholarship recipients are impressive: Average… Continue Reading Changes coming to the Regents’ Scholarship for the class of 2019
4 takeaways on Latino college attainment from new report
Latinos have made improvements in their high school graduation rates but are falling behind other populations in college attainment, says a new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. In Latino Education and Economic Progress: Running Faster but Still Behind, it is argued that as a result of their low high school… Continue Reading 4 takeaways on Latino college attainment from new report