USHE’s Talent Ready Utah and partners announce Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program

Students guaranteed interview for full-time job Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, in partnership with Utah PaperBox, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City School District and Salt Lake Education Foundation, on November 9, 2023, announced a partnership expansion for the Talent Ready Apprenticeship Connection (TRAC), the state’s youth apprenticeship program.… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah and partners announce Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program

Utah Board of Higher Education hears Prosperity 2020 Report, discusses priorities

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Completion of a postsecondary credential is as valuable as ever The Utah Board of Higher Education convened today in Salt Lake City. The Board notably discussed the USHE Prosperity 2020 Update Cicero Report, a common application and institutional and Board priorities, among other items.  Key findings and recommendations of the USHE Prosperity report include: Value: Completion of a postsecondary credential is as valuable as ever. Postsecondary… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education hears Prosperity 2020 Report, discusses priorities

Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Geoffrey Landward as Interim Commissioner of Higher Education and Commences National Search

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During its meeting today, Sept. 13, 2023, the Utah Board of Higher Education appointed Geoffrey Landward as interim commissioner and announced it will commence a comprehensive national search for the next Utah commissioner of higher education following the resignation of Commissioner Dave R. Woolstenhulme. Incoming Interim Commissioner Landward has been with USHE for eight years.… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Geoffrey Landward as Interim Commissioner of Higher Education and Commences National Search

Utah Board of Higher Education holds roundtable with presidents

The Utah Board of Higher Education convened virtually on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, for a productive discussion with presidents and other representatives of Utah System of Higher Education institutions on critical issues and opportunities for the future of higher education in the state. Chair Amanda Covington began the meeting by saying that the Board wants… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education holds roundtable with presidents

USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Awards $1.8M in Deep Tech Funding

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Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce the approval of four new Deep Tech Initiative awards for spring 2023, providing funding for expanded deep tech programs at USHE institutions.  Grants totaling $1,800,091 will be used to fund the following purposes at Utah colleges: Artificial Intelligence and Machine… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Awards $1.8M in Deep Tech Funding

National Student Clearinghouse Data Incident Student Notice

A recent worldwide data incident has compromised a large number of organizations, including the National Student Clearinghouse. The Utah System of Higher Education contracts with the Clearinghouse for its services on behalf of all USHE institutions, and USHE institutions provide student information to the Clearinghouse directly to support financial aid administration. The Clearinghouse has notified… Continue Reading National Student Clearinghouse Data Incident Student Notice

Davis Technical College Receives Utah Works Grant for CDL Program

Nearly $820k to benefit 102 students seeking CDL licensure SALT LAKE CITY (June 30, 2023) — Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce Davis Technical College was awarded a Utah Works Grant for their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program totaling $819,865. This funding will benefit 102 students… Continue Reading Davis Technical College Receives Utah Works Grant for CDL Program

Three finalists named in USU presidential search

Public meetings with finalists May 17; presidential appointment expected May 19 After an extensive national search, the Utah State University Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of President: Rodney D. Bennett, Elizabeth “Betsy” R. Cantwell and Kenneth “Ken” L. White. “The process of selecting institutional presidents… Continue Reading Three finalists named in USU presidential search