Concurrent enrollment – students saving big on college costs
Since 1985, Utah has provided an opportunity for prepared high school juniors and seniors to take college courses while still in high school. Through the Concurrent Enrollment program, students earn both high school credit for graduation and college credit corresponding to the first year at a college or university in the Utah System of Higher […]
Volunteer with Utah Scholars
The school year has just begun, and Utah Scholars is excited to get back into Utah schools to give presentations to eighth grade students on how to best plan and prepare for college. We would like to invite those interested to our monthly USI training at our USHE offices in downtown Salt Lake City. WHEN: Thursday, September […]
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 […]