USHE releases COVID-19 testing plan for Utah colleges and universities
Testing plan to commence January 2021 The Utah System of Higher Education released its COVID-19 Intensive Testing Plan today in accordance with the state’s most recent Public Health Order, 2020-27 Updated Statewide COVID-19 Restrictions, replacing the previous requirement to test students every 14 days. The updated health order and accompanying plan ensure flexibility for colleges and universities while […]
Utah Board of Higher Education recommends Dixie State University name change to UT Legislature
Decision comes after comprehensive name impact study The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously voted to recommend an institutional name change for Dixie State University to the Utah Legislature at its meeting on December 18, 2020. The DSU Board of Trustees recommended the name change to the state’s board of higher education on Monday, December […]
Gov. Gary R. Herbert and Utah Department of Health issue COVID-19 testing requirement for USHE students
Requirement comes as Gov. Herbert declares a new State of Emergency to address hospital overcrowding UPDATED 11/23/2020 The public health order was updated on 11/23/2020, reducing the testing requirement, for students taking one in-person course weekly or living on campus, from once every week to once every two weeks (14 days). The public health order […]
Enrollment at Utah’s public colleges and universities holds steady despite COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly 190K students enrolled for fall semester 2020 In the first look at Utah college enrollments since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, data from the Utah System of Higher Education shows enrollment at Utah’s public colleges and universities held steady compared to last year, with a slight net decrease. Systemwide, the total 2020 fall […]
145 Utah elementary, middle, junior and high schools partner with USHE for Utah College Application Week events
Governor Herbert declares October as Utah College Application and Awareness Month The Utah System of Higher Education is partnering with 145 Utah schools this month on Utah College Application Week events where senior students will have the chance to complete at least one college or university application during the school day and create a postsecondary education plan. […]
Utah’s public colleges and universities to reduce student fees for fall semester
Utah System of Higher Education college and university leaders announced their plans this week to reduce fees for students for the fall 2020 semester. Reductions in student fees at public colleges and universities in Utah range from 15% to 40%—a savings of up to $152 for each full-time student. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted some services […]
Executive Director of UHEAA, Dave A. Feitz, to retire from post
Pictured above: Dave A. Feitz, Director of UHEAA David S. Schwanke, Deputy Executive Director of UHEAA, to serve as Interim Executive Director Following a career devoted to expanding access to higher education and making it more affordable for students, Dave A. Feitz, Executive Director and Associate Commissioner for Student Financial Aid for the Utah Higher Education Assistance […]
New ‘Learn & Work In Utah’ Programs Available for Enrollment
The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and its Talent Ready Utah team, in partnership with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), are pleased to announce that programs are now available for short-term workforce training. During recent weeks, Utah institutions of higher education have been working vigorously to put in place short-term training […]
Forty-six percent of Utah’s high school graduating class of 2018 enrolled in college the following year
Further studies to examine demographics and socioeconomics of students graduating from Utah K-12 districts The Utah System of Higher Education released findings today detailing the transition of high school graduates to postsecondary education as part of a five-year-long effort to inform education leaders about the trends of high school graduates enrolling in college. Of Utah’s high school […]
Commissioner of Higher Education announces strategic reorganization of System office
Positions to align with newly formed Utah Board of Higher Education Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Dave R. Woolstenhulme recently announced a strategic reorganization of his office to better align with the newly formed Utah Board of Higher Education, which held its first meeting on July 1. The new organization of the Office of the […]
