UESP celebrates College Savings Month with $8,000 in scholarships
The Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) and Zions First National Bank will award eight $1,000 UESP college savings scholarship accounts to celebrate Governor Gary Herbert’s declaration designating September as College Savings Month in Utah. These scholarship accounts will be given to the winners of the Make Your Mark Bookmark Contest, open during September to Utah […]
Regents prioritize STEM building proposals in support of state’s economic priorities
The Board of Regents met on Wednesday, August 19 to prioritize this year’s capital development requests from USHE institutions in preparation for the 2015 legislative session. This year, the board has made STEM its top priority (STEM=Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The 2015 top USHE capital facilities priorities: University of Utah – Crocker Science Building Snow […]
ACT benchmarks show 25% of Utah high school grads are fully college-ready
The 2014 ACT report about college and career readiness is in. Though Utah is fairly even with the nation in terms of college readiness benchmarks, the fact remains that only a quarter of all Utah high school students met all four benchmarks and were truly prepared to attend college. ACT scores are important for colleges and universities because […]
Is the cost of college worth it?
That’s the $1.2 trillion question. Much attention has been given recently to the total amount of student debt in America. And while the system isn’t perfect and many issues remain to be worked out, the bottom line is a college education is the best investment you can make for your future. The disparity in wages […]
Utah college prep resources
Many students and parents feel overwhelmed at the idea of preparing for college, and feel unsure where to start. But don’t worry, there are many resources in Utah to help you get ready for the future you’ve always wanted. StepUp Utah is a useful website that provides comprehensive information on how to plan and prepare […]
Utah wage information by field of study
Increased degree attainment consistently translates to increased annual wages, personal growth and economic development. This interactive infographic illustrates the relationship between degree attainment (e.g. associate, bachelor’s) and annual median wages by field of study.
TransferUtah
Unsure if you can use your college credits at a different Utah institution? Try TransferUtah, a site that shows how course credits earned at one college may transfer to Utah colleges. The guide describes whether the class will be considered equivalent to a class offered by the second institution or will be treated as elective credit.
Richard Williams Named New Dixie State University President
The Board of Regents have selected Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams as the 18th President of Dixie State University. Williams will succeed Dr. Stephen Nadauld, who is retiring after a long, storied career in higher education. “Dr. Richard Williams brings extensive experience and a high level of professionalism that will be an asset to Dixie State University […]
Three Finalists Named in DSU Presidential Search
After an extensive nationwide search, the Dixie State University Presidential Search Committee has narrowed down the prospective Dixie State University president to three finalists: Dr. Don Capener, Dr. Reid L. Neilson and Dr. Richard Williams. “The Dixie State University Presidential Search Committee is proud to recommend the names of these three finalists to the Board […]
Multi-State Collaborative
The Multi-State Collaborative to Advance Learning Outcomes Assessment (MSC) is an experimental approach to student learning outcomes assessment involving nine states throughout the country. Utah, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, and Rhode Island are coming together to create and pilot test a model for state system learning outcomes. The multi-campus project is focused on a different form […]
