Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee announces public input sessions
In-person and virtual sessions scheduled for March 18 The Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee is seeking public input to help identify the next president of UVU. To ensure broad participation and gather perspectives from across UVU and the surrounding community, the search committee is offering multiple opportunities to engage. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members… Continue Reading Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee announces public input sessions
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Wayne Vaught as acting president of Utah Valley University
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Wayne Vaught as acting president of Utah Valley University The Utah Board of Higher Education appointed Wayne Vaught, Ph.D., to serve as acting president of Utah Valley University at its meeting today, effective May 1, 2026. The appointment comes as the Board continues the comprehensive search to identify the… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Wayne Vaught as acting president of Utah Valley University
2026 Legislative Update — Week 5
Feb 9 – 13, 2026 Executive Appropriations Committee The Executive Appropriations Committee (EAC) reconsidered the Utah State University Strategic Reinvestment Plan on Feb. 18, following the release of A Performance Audit of Utah State University’s Governance, Leadership, and Culture on Jan. 30. EAC voted to approve USU’s reinvestment plan as compliant with the requirements of Utah Code 53H-8-210, and the committee… Continue Reading 2026 Legislative Update — Week 5
Tooele Technical College Presidential Search Committee named
The Utah System of Higher Education is searching for the next president of Tooele Technical College. An eight-member committee will lead the search process, conducted under authority delegated by the Utah Board of Higher Education. The committee is charged with identifying exceptional candidates who will advance Tooele Tech’s mission to provide rewarding, competency-based, affordable and accessible career… Continue Reading Tooele Technical College Presidential Search Committee named
Higher Ed Day on the Hill
Board members, institutional presidents, lawmakers, and industry leaders gathered at the Utah State Capitol for Higher Education Day on the Hill on Feb. 18. The event served as an opportunity for state leaders to discuss the important connection between higher ed and Utah’s economy. According to Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, by… Continue Reading Higher Ed Day on the Hill
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 *This release was updated 3/9/26 to reflect search committee changes. 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… 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