Getting to Know Angie Stallings, USHE’s new Deputy Commissioner
Angie Stallings is the new Deputy Commissioner for the Utah System of Higher Education. She’s a familiar face in the world of education in Utah. She joined USHE after supporting K-12 policymaking and program implementation at the State Board of Education. Stallings holds a juris doctorate from the University of Utah and a bachelor’s degree […]
Utah and Austria partner to advance apprenticeship and career education
The Utah System of Higher Education’s Talent Ready Utah and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) formalized a landmark partnership with the Republic of Austria on November 18, 2024 through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement, signed at the Utah State Capitol, establishes a framework for collaboration to enhance the […]
USHE enrollment grows at degree-granting colleges and universities
In its annual release, data from the Utah System of Higher Education shows enrollment at Utah’s degree-granting public colleges and universities rose 4.32% compared to last year. Systemwide, enrollments grew in each category: Concurrent Enrollment (6.93%), undergraduate (2.98%) and graduate (7.48%). The total 2024 USHE degree-granting fall headcount is 207,005, compared to 198,432 in 2023. […]
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah awards fair chance hiring grant to Rasa Legal, supports Utahns’ re-entry into the workforce
The Utah System of Higher Education’s Talent Ready Utah recently awarded a $47,871 grant to Utah-based Rasa Legal, which helps individuals clear their criminal records quickly and affordably through its services. This funding, provided through the Return-to-Work program, will further Rasa Legal’s mission to support justice-impacted Utahns re-entering the workforce. “Rasa is and always has been a proud […]
Utah Board of Higher Education releases 2023-24 Annual Report
The Utah Board of Higher Education released its 2023-24 Annual Report detailing significant achievements and progress made in key areas over the last year. The report details the approval of a revised strategic plan and innovative initiatives, including research and analytics, direct admissions, academic and technical education, revisions in budget review processes, economic development, and more. “The […]
Utah launches ‘Admit Utah’: A simplified path to college admissions for all high school students
The Utah System of Higher Education launches ‘Admit Utah,’ the state’s first simplified and guaranteed admissions initiative designed with access for all students in mind. AdmitUtah.org will serve as a central platform for students, families, and educators to navigate the college admissions process seamlessly. “Admit Utah marks a significant milestone in our efforts to ensure that every […]
Q&A: Getting to know Utah’s newest Commissioner of Higher Education, Geoffrey Landward
Geoffrey Landward says he’s wanted a career in higher education since he was an undergraduate student working in his institution’s admissions office. His path, however, from that point to his recent appointment as Utah’s newest Commissioner of Higher Education, was not a straight line. After his undergraduate studies, Commissioner Landward pursued and completed his law […]
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 […]
