Utah State University Presidential Search Committee announces public listening sessions
The Utah State University Presidential Search Committee is seeking public input to help hire the best possible candidate to lead the institution. To get input from as many USU community members, including those away during the summer and those who work at one of USU’s 30 locations across the state, the search committee is offering multiple ways […]
Utah Board of Higher Education approves institutional strategic reinvestment plans, driving investment in instruction and high-demand programs
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved strategic reinvestment plans from five degree-granting institutions (Southern Utah University, Utah Tech University, Utah Valley University, Snow College and Salt Lake Community College) within the Utah System of Higher Education, granting three other institutions (the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University) conditional approval, subject […]
Thousands of Utah students earn college credit for real-world experience, saving millions in tuition
The Utah System of Higher Education released its annual report on Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) today, an initiative designed to reduce time to graduation and lower college costs for Utah students. CPL enables students to earn credit toward a degree for knowledge and skills acquired outside a traditional college environment, including advanced academic studies in high […]
Utah Board of Higher Education reappoints Chair Amanda Covington and selects Jon Cox as new vice chair
During its June 6, 2025, meeting, the Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously reappointed Amanda Covington to serve as chair of the Board for a second term. The Board also selected Jon Cox to serve as vice chair, succeeding Steve Neeleman, who has chosen to dedicate more time and focus on the important work of […]
Facts About Higher Education in Utah
The Utah System of Higher Education is made up of eight public degree-granting institutions and eight technical colleges located throughout the state. In the 2023-24 academic year, USHE institutions served nearly 240,000 students and awarded more than 66,000 certificates and degrees. Earning a college credential increases a person’s chances of financial stability and better overall […]
Utah 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 Utah State University. The committee is charged with identifying exceptional candidates who will advance the university’s unique mission as Utah’s land- and space-grant institution, with a strong emphasis on student-centered education, research and community engagement. […]
Utah Board of Higher Education approves near decades-low price increases for coming year
Board continues its purposeful and proactive approach to affordability The Utah Board of Higher Education considered tuition and general student fee adjustments requested by Utah’s public colleges and universities on the second day of their two-day meeting on March 28,2025. The Board approved a sub-inflationary 2.23% systemwide weighted average increase among degree-granting institutions for the coming year. All […]
2025 Legislative Update — Week 7
March 3-7, 2025 The 2025 legislative session ended on Friday, March 7, at midnight. Governor Cox held an end-of-session press conference that night, and here’s the recap of the full session from FOX 13 News. At the time of this update, Gov. Cox has signed 29 pieces of legislation from the 2025 General Legislative Session. Information […]
GOEO, Legislative Leaders, and Utah Universities Collaborate with NVIDIA to Advance Tech Talent Development
SALT LAKE CITY (March 10, 2025) — The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, legislative leadership, the speaker of the House of Representatives, the president of the Senate, the Utah Department of Commerce, the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy, the Utah System of Higher Education, and colleges and universities across Utah signed a memorandum of understanding […]
2025 Legislative Update — Week 6
Feb. 24 – 28, 2025 On Friday, Feb. 28, the Executive Appropriations Committee (EAC) took action to adopt proposed funding items and intent language for the 2025 General Session budget. From the Utah Board of Higher Education’s list of operating budget priorities, EAC recommendations included $20 million in new ongoing performance funding, $4.7 million in ongoing technical college growth funding, and $4 million in […]
