Overview The 2017 Session of the Utah State Legislature got underway Monday, January 23, and will conclude Thursday, March 9. It is anticipated there will… Continue Reading 2017 Legislative Update – Week 1
Recent headlines reported that for the first time in 130 years, more 18 to 34-year-olds live with parents than with partners. Some have attributed this… Continue Reading Myth vs. Reality: How do college graduates fare in the workforce?
Utah’s public colleges and universities spent the month of April—designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month—hosting film screenings, rallies, art displays, workshops, group counseling sessions, and… Continue Reading USHE institutions honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month with prevention & awareness activities
The 2016-17 Student Regent Application is now available for any interested student planning to attend a USHE institution during the 2016-17 academic year. Governor Herbert will appoint the Student Regent for a one-year term and plays an important role in representing the voice of USHE students to the Board of Regents. Applications must be submitted by April 5, 2016. Continue Reading 2016-17 Student Regent Application Now Available
2016-2017 Budget The Executive Appropriations Committee approved its first round of funding items on Friday evening. For higher education, initial items include the state-funded portion… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 6
Technology plays an increasingly important role in college students’ lives. Students use technology throughout their college education, from courses taught partially or entirely online, to… Continue Reading Tech use in higher ed continues to increase, but less than 3% of students enroll solely online
Overview The 2016 Session of the Utah State Legislature got underway Monday, January 25, and will conclude Thursday, March 11. It is anticipated there will… Continue Reading 2016 Legislative Update – Week 1
It’s been proven time and again that those with a college education have a significantly higher earning potential, lower unemployment rates, and better health and… Continue Reading Using the state’s Education Fund for higher ed is not only appropriate, it’s critical to Utah’s success
Last Friday, the Board of Regents unanimously approved a 10-year strategic plan for Utah higher education. The strategic planning process started in the summer of 2014,… Continue Reading 10-year strategic plan for Utah higher ed unanimously approved by Board of Regents
What is the Regents’ Scholarship? Since its inception in 2008, the legislatively-funded, merit-based Regents’ Scholarship has encouraged high school students to prepare for college by… Continue Reading Regents’ Scholarship deadline is Feb. 1: Learn more about Utah’s merit-based scholarship program