USHE enrollment grows at technical colleges
Systemwide enrollment surpasses 218K In its second annual data release, the Utah System of Higher Education shows enrollment at Utah’s public technical colleges rose 2.05% compared to last year—putting systemwide enrollment at more than 218K. USHE technical colleges saw the largest gains in adult enrollment (8.61%), while high school dual enrollment decreased slightly over last… Continue Reading USHE enrollment grows at technical colleges
USHE enrollment grows at degree-granting colleges and universities
Technical college enrollment data to be released later this month SALT LAKE CITY, October 17, 2023 – In its annual release, data from the Utah System of Higher Education shows enrollment at Utah’s degree-granting public colleges and universities rose 1.80% compared to last year. Systemwide, enrollments grew in each category: Concurrent Enrollment (5.9%), undergraduate (0.30%)… Continue Reading USHE enrollment grows at degree-granting colleges and universities
Utah partners launch CNC Machining Youth Apprenticeship program
A bold step to boost state workforce and manufacturing Beginning this academic year, Utah partners launched the CNC Machining Youth Apprenticeship program, sponsored by the Utah Manufacturers Association. In collaboration with USHE’s Talent Ready Utah, the Department of Workforce Services, the Utah State Board of Education, Granite and Weber School Districts, Ogden-Weber Technical College and… Continue Reading Utah partners launch CNC Machining Youth Apprenticeship program
New 10-member Utah Board of Higher Education holds inaugural meeting 
Senate confirms last gubernatorial appointment, Cydni Tetro The Utah Board of Higher Education convened its first meeting of the newly reconstituted Board, made up of 10 members, on Aug. 10 in Salt Lake City. The meeting was marked by each member taking their oath of office and the election of Amanda Covington as Chair and Steve… Continue Reading New 10-member Utah Board of Higher Education holds inaugural meeting 
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Awards $1.8M in Deep Tech Funding
Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce the approval of four new Deep Tech Initiative awards for spring 2023, providing funding for expanded deep tech programs at USHE institutions. Grants totaling $1,800,091 will be used to fund the following purposes at Utah colleges: Artificial Intelligence and Machine… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Awards $1.8M in Deep Tech Funding
Utah Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to Board of Higher Education
The Utah Senate confirmed nine of Governor Cox’s appointments to the Utah Board of Higher Education on June 14 during day one of the 2023 2nd Special Session at the Utah State Capitol. Board members confirmed include: Javier Chavez Jr., founder of Cerveza Zólupez Beer Company Amanda Covington, chief corporate affairs officer for Larry H. Miller Company… Continue Reading Utah Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to Board of Higher Education
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah awards $873k in grants to Utah colleges
Funds to serve more than 275 Utah students Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, awarded $873,090 in funding to Salt Lake Community College, Bridgerland Technical College and Weber State University under its Utah Works and Talent Ready Connections initiatives. Grants totaling $710,930 will be used to fund three new Utah Works… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah awards $873k in grants to Utah colleges
Three finalists named in Snow College presidential search
Public meetings with finalists April 12; presidential appointment expected April 14 After an extensive national search, the Snow College Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of Snow College President: Courtney R. White, Kirk D. Young and Stacee Y. McIff. “There were numerous applications that… Continue Reading Three finalists named in Snow College presidential search
Final 2023 Legislative Update: Week 7
February 27 – March 3, 2023 The 2023 Legislative Session ended Friday, March 3, at midnight. Governor Cox hosted an end-of-session press conference that was posted to Gov. Cox’s YouTube channel. At the time of this update, Gov. Cox has signed 26 pieces of legislation from the 2023 General Legislative Session to date. This week, he signed 11… Continue Reading Final 2023 Legislative Update: Week 7
2023 Legislative Update: Week 6
February 21 – 24, 2023 This week, the Governor’s Office and Utah State Legislature released revised revenue numbers for the 2023-24 fiscal year. For the 2023 General Session, there is an estimated $817 million in one-time and $410 million in ongoing money combined in the General and Income Tax Funds, after accounting for base budget adjustments and set-asides.… Continue Reading 2023 Legislative Update: Week 6