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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
USHE colleges launch programs in high-demand fields
Rigorous statewide review ensures quality and workforce relevance. Utah’s public colleges and universities are expanding offerings in fields that matter most to Utah’s economy, as reported to the Utah Board of Higher Education at its meeting today. Over the past five years, the Utah System of Higher Education has launched new degrees in health professions, […]
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah advances workforce development through Utah Talent Hub
Utah Talent Hub, a new unified platform from the Utah System of Higher Education’s Talent Ready Utah, is connecting Utah students with high-impact internships, apprenticeships, co-ops and high-yield employment opportunities across the state. Built in coordination with Utah public colleges and the Nucleus Institute, the platform simplifies the transition from education to the workforce by […]
Utah Board of Higher Education to Establish Task Force on Campus Safety
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously voted on October 2, 2025, to direct the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education to establish a task force to evaluate campus safety across Utah’s public colleges and universities. The task force will assess current security measures and recommend systemwide policies and practices to enhance the safety […]
Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Suspect
In response to the arrest of the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, we can confirm that Tyler James Robinson is a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College. He briefly attended Utah State University (one semester in 2021) and received concurrent enrollment credit through Utah Tech University while in […]
Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Charlie Kirk
We are saddened and disturbed by today’s violence on one of our campuses, and stand in full support of the Utah Valley University community at this time. The Utah System of Higher Education and the Utah Board of Higher Education will continue working with state leaders to identify ways to keep our campuses safe and […]
Three new Board members sworn in to Utah Board of Higher Education
Danny Ipson reappointed Three new members joined the Utah Board of Higher Education on September 4, 2025, bringing leadership from business, government and the student community. Jeremy Hafen, Jodi Hart and student representative Garrett Largent were sworn in alongside current Board member Danny Ipson, who was reappointed. Governor Spencer J. Cox appointed each member. Hafen, president and […]
Tooele Technical College President Paul Hacking announces retirement after transformative eight-year tenure
Tooele Technical College announced that Paul Hacking will retire as president on Nov. 15, 2025, after eight and a half years of dedicated leadership that have seen the institution through a period of unprecedented growth and transformation. His retirement marks the culmination of a distinguished 30-year career in technical education dedicated to expanding opportunities for […]