2016 Legislative Update – Week 1
Overview The 2016 Session of the Utah State Legislature got underway Monday, January 25, and will conclude Thursday, March 11. It is anticipated there will… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 1
Overview The 2016 Session of the Utah State Legislature got underway Monday, January 25, and will conclude Thursday, March 11. It is anticipated there will… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 1
UESP has issued a request for proposal for investment consultant services. UESP intends to enter into a contract with a qualified consultant to provide investment… Continue Reading Request for Proposal for Investment Consultant Services
Last Friday, the Utah System of Higher Education announced Dr. Kimberly Henrie has been selected as the new Associate Commissioner for Finance and Facilities. Before… Continue Reading Dr. Kimberly Henrie selected as USHE’s new Associate Commissioner for Finance and Facilities

It’s been proven time and again that those with a college education have a significantly higher earning potential, lower unemployment rates, and better health and… Continue Reading Using the state’s Education Fund for higher ed is not only appropriate, it’s critical to Utah’s success
Last Friday, the Board of Regents unanimously approved a 10-year strategic plan for Utah higher education. The strategic planning process started in the summer of 2014,… Continue Reading 10-year strategic plan for Utah higher ed unanimously approved by Board of Regents

The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) has announced awards for the StepUp READY mini-grant program (up to $75,000). This is the second year of… Continue Reading 2016 StepUp READY Grant Awards Announced
The Utah System of Higher Education’s (USHE) 2016 legislative budget priorities reflect the most pressing needs of USHE institutions, specifically the need to increase market… Continue Reading USHE institutions added 79 new certificate and degree programs in 2015
The Utah State Board of Regents approved the Utah System of Higher Education’s (USHE) budget priorities last September during its meeting in preparation for the 2016… Continue Reading USHE’s 2016-2017 Legislative Budget Priorities reflect the most pressing needs of USHE institutions
In the wake of the Great Recession, a common refrain took hold: That of the overeducated barista, unable to find a job in their field,… Continue Reading New studies highlight the underemployment challenges of Utah college graduates
The 2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the application that incoming and current college students fill out to see if they… Continue Reading The 2016 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available