Making a Difference in Math
Legislative math initiative increases college math completion in high school by 28% SB 196 Math Competency Initiative (Millner/Gibson), passed during the 2015 Utah legislative session, encourages high school students to complete a higher education math, or Quantitative Literacy (QL), requirement prior to graduating from high school. A new issue brief from the Office of the Commissioner of… Continue Reading Making a Difference in Math
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
2018 – the Year of Technical Education
Governor Herbert recently announced 2018 as the Year of Technical Education. This announcement came on the heels of the Governor’s announcement of a new IT Education Pathway in Utah. Under Governor Herbert’s ‘Talent Ready Utah,’ initiative, leaders from the Governor’s Office, Utah’s State Board of Education, System of Higher Education, and System of Technical Colleges… Continue Reading 2018 – the Year of Technical Education
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
4 takeaways on good jobs in Utah that don’t require a bachelor’s degree
A recent report released by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce and JP Morgan Chase & Co. showed that there are 30 million good jobs in the United States that pay well without a bachelor’s degree. “Good jobs” are defined as those that pay at least $35,000 per year for those under… Continue Reading 4 takeaways on good jobs in Utah that don’t require a bachelor’s degree
Changes to the Regents’ Scholarship coming for the Class of 2019
The Utah State Board of Regents approved changes for the Regents’ Scholarship at their meeting November 17, 2017, at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. The Regents’ Scholarship changes will take effect for the Class of 2019, current high school juniors. The new Regents’ Scholarship both rewards students whose academic achievements demonstrate a high likelihood of… Continue Reading Changes to the Regents’ Scholarship coming for the Class of 2019
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
Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee members named by the Board of Regents
Search Committee to host two public meetings Nov. 28 The Board of Regents has named a 24-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of Utah Valley University. UVU President Matthew Holland announced on November 6, 2017, that he has been called to serve as a mission president for the Church of… Continue Reading Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee members named by the Board of Regents
November’s Utah College Application Week events give students the opportunity to apply to college during the school day
Throughout November, 122 Utah high schools are partnering with the Utah System of Higher Education to launch Utah College Application Week (UCAW) events. Utah College Application Week gives every high school senior in partner schools the opportunity to complete a college application during the school day, with help from their school counselors, teachers and/or volunteers.… Continue Reading November’s Utah College Application Week events give students the opportunity to apply to college during the school day
UVU President Matthew S. Holland called as LDS mission president, set to leave UVU in June 2018
Dr. Matthew S. Holland, president of Utah Valley University, has been called to serve as a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints starting in July next year. He will continue to serve as UVU president through early June 2018. The LDS Church has said the Hollands will preside over an… Continue Reading UVU President Matthew S. Holland called as LDS mission president, set to leave UVU in June 2018