Custom Fit program trains nearly 17,000 Utah workers, supports statewide economic growth
The Utah Board of Higher Education today reported on the Utah System of Higher Education’s Custom Fit program outcomes for the 2025 fiscal year, demonstrating strong statewide demand for employer-driven training and continued partnership between Utah businesses and USHE colleges. For more than 40 years, Custom Fit has provided flexible, jointly funded training to Utah… Continue Reading Custom Fit program trains nearly 17,000 Utah workers, supports statewide economic growth
Utah Board of Higher Education releases 2024-25 Annual Report
The Utah Board of Higher Education today released its 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting significant achievements across the Utah System of Higher Education in strategic areas including student access, completion, financial value and economic development. The report outlines systemwide progress made over the past year, including strengthening educational pathways, modernizing programs and responding to Utah’s evolving… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education releases 2024-25 Annual Report
Utah System of Higher Education achieves major milestones in timely completion and high-yield awards and advances student success
The Utah System of Higher Education exceeded its systemwide five-year goals for both timely completion (+0.4 percentage points) and high-yield awards (+2.1 percentage points). The system also advanced toward its annual access goal for the 2024–25 academic year. Above all, this year’s achievement demonstrates sustained progress across the entire system, showing that Utah’s colleges and… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education achieves major milestones in timely completion and high-yield awards and advances student success
Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved updates to its operating and capital budget priorities for Utah’s public colleges and universities for the 2026-27 fiscal year at its meeting today to prepare the system’s final submission to the Utah Legislature for the 2026 General Session. The Board’s adopted budget proposals, developed in partnership with Utah… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
Weber State University Presidential Search Committee Named
The Utah Board of Higher Education has established a nine-member committee to lead the search for the next president of Weber State University. The committee is charged with identifying exceptional candidates who will advance Weber State’s distinctive mission of access and excellence—transforming students and communities through experiential learning, meaningful connections, opportunities for research and service, and through… Continue Reading Weber State University Presidential Search Committee Named
Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Interim Presidents for Weber State University, Tooele Technical College
The Utah Board of Higher Education appointed Leslie Durham, Ph.D., as interim president of Weber State University and Kent Thygerson, MBA, as interim president of Tooele Technical College at its Executive Committee meeting today. Leslie Durham, Ph.D., Weber State University Durham will assume the role on Nov. 10, 2025. She currently serves as provost and… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Interim Presidents for Weber State University, Tooele Technical College
Utah Board of Higher Education Names Brad L. Mortensen President of Utah State University
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Brad L. Mortensen, Ph.D., as the next president of Utah State University at its meeting today. With over two decades of experience in higher education, Mortensen brings a demonstrated focus on affordability, value and access. Mortensen will assume the position on November 10, 2025. With his transition… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Names Brad L. Mortensen President of Utah State University
USHE reports historic increase in degrees and certificates, meeting Utah’s workforce needs
The Utah System of Higher Education announced record-breaking completions on October 9, 2025, for the 2025 academic year, highlighting significant growth in awards that align with Utah’s workforce demands. Systemwide, Utah’s public colleges and universities awarded 61,265 graduates with 71,262 certificates and degrees—a 26% increase in awards and 22% increase in graduates since 2021. “The… Continue Reading USHE reports historic increase in degrees and certificates, meeting Utah’s workforce needs
Special Legislative Session Update
During today’s Special Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers considered and passed two higher education–related bills in preparation for the 2026 General Legislative Session: SB 1001 and SB 1002, which together comprise a comprehensive recodification of Utah’s higher education code. The recodification makes no substantive policy changes. Legislation of Interest (PASSED) SB 1001— Higher Education Recodification (Senator… Continue Reading Special Legislative Session Update
Utah Board of Higher Education approves budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
The Utah Board of Higher Education today approved its operating and capital budget priorities for Utah’s public colleges and universities for the 2026-27 fiscal year at its meeting on Oct. 2, 2025, in preparation for the 2026 General Legislative Session. The Board’s adopted budget proposals, developed in partnership with Utah System of Higher Education institutions,… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves budget, capital priorities for 2026-27