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 […]
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 […]
