Utah Board of Higher Education releases 2023-24 Annual Report
The Utah Board of Higher Education released its 2023-24 Annual Report detailing significant achievements and progress made in key areas over the last year. The report details the approval of a revised strategic plan and innovative initiatives, including research and analytics, direct admissions, academic and technical education, revisions in budget review processes, economic development, and more. “The […]
Utah launches ‘Admit Utah’: A simplified path to college admissions for all high school students
The Utah System of Higher Education launches ‘Admit Utah,’ the state’s first simplified and guaranteed admissions initiative designed with access for all students in mind. AdmitUtah.org will serve as a central platform for students, families, and educators to navigate the college admissions process seamlessly. “Admit Utah marks a significant milestone in our efforts to ensure that every […]
Q&A: Getting to know Utah’s newest Commissioner of Higher Education, Geoffrey Landward
Geoffrey Landward says he’s wanted a career in higher education since he was an undergraduate student working in his institution’s admissions office. His path, however, from that point to his recent appointment as Utah’s newest Commissioner of Higher Education, was not a straight line. After his undergraduate studies, Commissioner Landward pursued and completed his law […]
USHE Commissioner’s Office announces new Deputy Commissioner Angie Stallings, J.D.
The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Angie Stallings, J.D., as Deputy Commissioner of Higher Education, effective Oct. 7, 2024. Stallings brings over 20 years of experience in public education, with an extensive background in policy, legislative relations and educational leadership. Stallings has served for over nine […]
Utah Employers offer work-based learning opportunities to students through Talent Ready Utah partnership
Board of Higher Ed hears insights, benefits Top industry professionals from across the state presented to the Utah Board of Higher Education on Aug. 30, at its meeting, where they discussed work-based learning opportunities for students in partnership with K-12 and higher education providers made possible by Talent Ready Utah funding. Work-based apprenticeships and internships […]
Utah Board of Higher Education approves strategic plan through 2027
The Utah Board of Higher Education officially approved its new strategic plan for the 2024-27 academic years, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and accessibility of higher education. The plan, which prioritizes increased access, timely completion of degrees, financial value and economic development, aligns with the Board’s vision […]
2024-25 USHE Student Board Member Muskan Walia Sworn In
Muskan Walia, a senior honors student at the University of Utah majoring in mathematics and philosophy, was sworn in as the student representative for the Utah Board of Higher Education for the 2024-25 academic year during the August 30 Board meeting. Student Board member Walia was selected by Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox to represent […]
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 […]
