Utah System of Higher Education receives $300,000 ECMC award to support FAFSA completion
The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) was recently provided a $300,000 award from Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC), a nonprofit providing services in support of higher education finance, to support its FAFSA Help Initiative, which aims to help Utah families and students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-25 academic year. “FAFSA funds […]
Board of Higher Education plans $8.5m for student success, supports FAFSA completion
System FAFSA Help Initiative and endowment funds to support students affected by FAFSA delays, issues At its meeting on June 6, 2024, the Utah Board of Higher Education approved a spending policy for annual proceeds made available from the approximately $300 million Higher Education Student Success Endowment. For Fiscal Year 2025, roughly $8.5 million in […]
Utah Board of Higher Education Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Higher Education’s Benefits for Utahns
Board enters into six-year contract with Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute At its June 6 meeting, the Utah Board of Higher Education received an in-depth presentation reaffirming the significant personal, economic and societal benefits of higher education in Utah. The findings, originally released in February by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, emphasize the profound impact […]
Utah Students Save Millions with Credit for Prior Learning
The Utah System of Higher Education released its annual report on the Credit for Prior Learning initiative today, aimed at streamlining degree progression and increasing college affordability for Utah students. This initiative allows students to earn credit toward their degree for learning acquired outside conventional college environments, including advanced academic study in high school, employer […]
Utah Senate confirms newly appointed Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey Landward
The Utah Senate confirmed Geoffrey T. Landward as commissioner of higher education on May 15, 2024, who was appointed by the Utah Board of Higher Education on March 21, 2024, and approved by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, during Senate Floor Time at the Utah State Capitol. “With Commissioner Landward’s extensive expertise in public policy and law, he […]
Board of Higher Ed names Gregory F. Peterson 9th SLCC President
The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Gregory F. Peterson, Ed.D., as the ninth president of Salt Lake Community College today, following an extensive national search. Peterson will assume the position on July 1, 2024, and succeeds Deneece G. Huftalin, who served as president from 2014-2024. “I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve as Salt […]
Salt Lake Community College Search Committee Names Three Presidential Finalists
Public forums with finalists to be held April 24; presidential appointment expected April 26 After an extensive national search, the Salt Lake Community College Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of president: Joshua D. Baker, Ph.D.; Dean G. McCurdy, Ph.D.; and Gregory F. Peterson, Ed.D (from […]
Utah Board of Higher Education advances innovative three-year bachelor’s degree, first public system in nation
New shortened Bachelor of Applied Studies to be developed across USHE institutions. At its meeting on March 21, the Utah Board of Higher Education approved a new degree category—Bachelor of Applied Studies—paving the way for Utah System of Higher Education institutions to explore new, innovative degree programs. This marks a significant advancement in higher education […]
Utah Board of Higher Education considered and reduced tuition and fee proposals for several colleges
USHE technical education tuition and fees remain without increase. The Utah Board of Higher Education considered tuition and general student fee adjustments requested by Utah’s colleges and universities on the second day of their two-day meeting, ultimately approving a 3.3% systemwide weighted average increase. Of the proposed tuition adjustments for USHE degree-granting institutions, the Board […]
NOTICE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Utah Industrial Facilities and Development Act, Title 11, Chapter 17, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, and the Utah Refunding Bond Act, Title 11, Chapter 27, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, that on March 22, 2024, the Utah Board of Higher Education (the “Board”) […]
