Applications open for Weber State University president
Beginning today, the Utah Board of Higher Education is accepting nominations and applications for the next president of Weber State University. Over the past several weeks, the WSU Presidential Search Committee gathered feedback from students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members through listening sessions, online comments and anonymous submissions. That input directly shaped the presidential leadership profile and official job posting and will continue to… Continue Reading Applications open for Weber State University president
Higher ed and state leaders sign joint resolution centered on students
The Utah System of Higher Education reaffirmed its commitment to students, academic excellence, and public accountability by signing a historic joint resolution. USHE leaders, joined by the state’s college and university presidents, Governor Spencer J. Cox, Senate President Stuart Adams, and House Speaker Mike Schultz, signed the resolution at the Utah State Capitol on Jan.… Continue Reading Higher ed and state leaders sign joint resolution centered on students
Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee named
Board establishes presidential transition team The Utah Board of Higher Education has established a nine-member committee to lead the search for the next president of Utah Valley University. The committee is charged with identifying exceptional candidates who will advance UVU’s mission as an integrated university and community college that educates every student for success in work and… Continue Reading Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee named
Utah’s concurrent enrollment math program nationally recognized
A new national report from Just Equations, an independent organization focused on student success in mathematics, highlights Utah’s concurrent enrollment (CE) program as a leading model for college-level math preparation and for supporting students’ transition from high school to college. CE allows Utah high school students to take college-level courses for college credit, preparing them… Continue Reading Utah’s concurrent enrollment math program nationally recognized
Utah Board of Higher Education rolls out new presidential transition framework for Utah System of Higher Education, launches presidential search for Utah Valley University
The Utah Board of Higher Education announced on January 14, 2026, it will implement a new presidential transition framework to strengthen continuity, communication and leadership support during presidential changes across the Utah System of Higher Education. The new approach establishes formal presidential transition teams to support institutions during presidential searches and in the early months… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education rolls out new presidential transition framework for Utah System of Higher Education, launches presidential search for Utah Valley University
2026-27 Student Board Member Application Now Open
Applications are now open for those who wish to serve as the next Student Board Member for the Utah Board of Higher Education. Applications for the 2026-27 Student Board Member position are due by Sunday, March 1, 2026 (11:59 PM Mountain Time). The Role of a Student Board Member The Utah Board of Higher Education… Continue Reading 2026-27 Student Board Member Application Now Open
Utah students earn record levels of college credit through Concurrent Enrollment
Early access to college coursework supports student readiness More than 61,000 Utah high school students earned college credit while still in high school during the 2024–25 academic year, according to new statewide reports released by the Utah System of Higher Education and the Utah State Board of Education. The data show continued growth in Concurrent… Continue Reading Utah students earn record levels of college credit through Concurrent Enrollment
Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Utah System of Higher Education Redesign
“The Utah Board of Higher Education has approved the recommendation of legislation during the state’s 2026 General Legislative Session to strengthen how Utah’s public colleges and universities work together as a unified system. The action reflects the Board’s responsibility to ensure higher education is aligned with statewide priorities, student needs and regional workforce demands. The… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Utah System of Higher Education Redesign
Weber State University Presidential Search Committee announces public input sessions
The Weber State University Presidential Search Committee is seeking public input to help identify the next president of Weber State University. To ensure broad input from the Weber State campus and surrounding community, the search committee is offering multiple ways to engage. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members are encouraged to participate. The committee will host… Continue Reading Weber State University Presidential Search Committee announces public input sessions
Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on U of U Athletics
The Utah Board of Higher Education today released the following statement on the University of Utah’s announcement on athletics: “The Utah Board of Higher Education recognizes that the collegiate athletics landscape has changed significantly in recent years, with conference realignment, rapidly escalating NIL expenses, a disrupted media environment, and rising operational costs. These pressures have made… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on U of U Athletics