Utah Board of Higher Education approves budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
The Utah Board of Higher Education today approved its operating and capital budget priorities for Utah’s public colleges and universities for the 2026-27 fiscal year at its meeting on Oct. 2, 2025, in preparation for the 2026 General Legislative Session. The Board’s adopted budget proposals, developed in partnership with Utah System of Higher Education institutions,… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
USHE colleges launch programs in high-demand fields
Rigorous statewide review ensures quality and workforce relevance. Utah’s public colleges and universities are expanding offerings in fields that matter most to Utah’s economy, as reported to the Utah Board of Higher Education at its meeting today. Over the past five years, the Utah System of Higher Education has launched new degrees in health professions,… Continue Reading USHE colleges launch programs in high-demand fields
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah advances workforce development through Utah Talent Hub
Utah Talent Hub, a new unified platform from the Utah System of Higher Education’s Talent Ready Utah, is connecting Utah students with high-impact internships, apprenticeships, co-ops and high-yield employment opportunities across the state. Built in coordination with Utah public colleges and the Nucleus Institute, the platform simplifies the transition from education to the workforce by… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah advances workforce development through Utah Talent Hub
Utah Board of Higher Education to Establish Task Force on Campus Safety
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously voted on October 2, 2025, to direct the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education to establish a task force to evaluate campus safety across Utah’s public colleges and universities. The task force will assess current security measures and recommend systemwide policies and practices to enhance the safety… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education to Establish Task Force on Campus Safety
Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Suspect
In response to the arrest of the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, we can confirm that Tyler James Robinson is a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College. He briefly attended Utah State University (one semester in 2021) and received concurrent enrollment credit through Utah Tech University while in… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Suspect
Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Charlie Kirk
We are saddened and disturbed by today’s violence on one of our campuses, and stand in full support of the Utah Valley University community at this time. The Utah System of Higher Education and the Utah Board of Higher Education will continue working with state leaders to identify ways to keep our campuses safe and… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Charlie Kirk
Three new Board members sworn in to Utah Board of Higher Education
Danny Ipson reappointed Three new members joined the Utah Board of Higher Education on September 4, 2025, bringing leadership from business, government and the student community. Jeremy Hafen, Jodi Hart and student representative Garrett Largent were sworn in alongside current Board member Danny Ipson, who was reappointed. Governor Spencer J. Cox appointed each member. Hafen, president and… Continue Reading Three new Board members sworn in to Utah Board of Higher Education
Tooele Technical College President Paul Hacking announces retirement after transformative eight-year tenure
Tooele Technical College announced that Paul Hacking will retire as president on Nov. 15, 2025, after eight and a half years of dedicated leadership that have seen the institution through a period of unprecedented growth and transformation. His retirement marks the culmination of a distinguished 30-year career in technical education dedicated to expanding opportunities for… Continue Reading Tooele Technical College President Paul Hacking announces retirement after transformative eight-year tenure
Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated strategic reinvestment plans for University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University
The Utah Board of Higher Education today approved updated strategic reinvestment plans from the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University, clearing the way for all public degree-granting institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education to advance their proposals to the Legislature for review. These updated approvals follow conditional approvals granted in… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated strategic reinvestment plans for University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University
Utah System of Higher Education advances state’s first accelerated bachelor’s degrees
Proposed programs from Weber State University, Utah Valley University mark innovative milestone In a significant step forward in the Utah Board of Higher Education’s efforts to improve affordability and student success, the Board on July 18, 2025, applauded the first accelerated bachelor’s degree proposals from two public Utah universities since adopting a policy to allow… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education advances state’s first accelerated bachelor’s degrees