Three finalists named in Utah Tech presidential search
Public meetings with finalists Feb. 24; presidential appointment expected Feb. 26 After a comprehensive search, the Utah Tech Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of Utah Tech University president: Philip A. Cavalier, Steven J. Hafen and Shane B. Smeed. “After an extensive and thorough… Continue Reading Three finalists named in Utah Tech presidential search
Higher Ed Day on the Hill
It was great to see so many students, educators, and lawmakers come together for Higher Ed Day on the Hill! Thank you to all the institutions and individuals who joined us in supporting the future of higher education in Utah.
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Alan L. Smith as interim president of Utah State University
The Utah Board of Higher Education appointed Alan L. Smith, Ph.D., as interim president of Utah State University in a public meeting on February 12, 2025, and announced it will launch a comprehensive search for the next president. Incoming Interim President Smith has been with USU since 2021 and currently serves as dean of the… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Alan L. Smith as interim president of Utah State University
2025 Legislative Update — Week 3
February 3 – 7, 2025 Appropriations Subcommittees On Monday, February 3, the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee heard a bonding request from the University of Utah for the Huntsman Cancer Institute Vineyard Comprehensive Cancer Center. Utah State University also presented its Utah Board of Higher Education-approved capital budget request for its Math, AI, Data & Analytics Center and a bonding request for a… Continue Reading 2025 Legislative Update — Week 3
Utah Board of Higher Education Statement on USU President Cantwell
The Utah Board of Higher Education released the following statement on February 6, 2025, regarding USU President Elizabeth Cantwell: “Utah State University President Elizabeth R. Cantwell has accepted another position as the 12th president of Washington State University (WSU). While the details are still being finalized, we expect that she will wrap up her time at USU in… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Statement on USU President Cantwell
2025 Legislative Update — Week 2
January 27 – January 31, 2025 Appropriations Subcommittees The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) began hearing presentations on Monday, January 27, from USHE’s Talent Ready Utah, which included an overview from Representative Val Peterson about HB 260, First Credential Program. Institutional presentations during week two at HEAS included Bridgerland Technical College, Ogden-Weber Technical College, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, the University of Utah, Utah State… Continue Reading 2025 Legislative Update — Week 2
Utah Commissioner of Higher Ed names Mark Cain as my529 executive director
Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey Landward appointed Mark M. Cain as the next executive director of my529, Utah’s educational savings plan, following the announcement of Richard K. Ellis to retire effective April 1, 2025. Cain is currently Deputy Executive Director for Utah Retirement Systems (URS), where he has been involved in all aspects of operations,… Continue Reading Utah Commissioner of Higher Ed names Mark Cain as my529 executive director
2025 Legislative Update — Week 1
January 21 – January 24, 2025 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) convened its first meeting of the 2025 General Session on Thursday, January 23. The subcommittee heard multiple presentations from the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, including: The subcommittee also heard presentations from the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst regarding the higher… Continue Reading 2025 Legislative Update — Week 1
2025-26 Student Board Member Application Now Open
Note: This application is now closed. Applications are now open for those who wish to serve as the next Student Board Member for the Utah Board of Higher Education. Applications for the 2025-2026 Student Board Member position are due by Sunday, March 2, 2025 (11:59 PM Mountain Time). The Role of Student Board Member The… Continue Reading 2025-26 Student Board Member Application Now Open
New Utah Tech Presidential Search Committee Named
Board invites applicants through Jan. 17 The Utah Board of Higher Education has established a new ten-member committee to lead the search for the next president of Utah Tech University. The committee is tasked with conducting a comprehensive search to identify highly qualified candidates who can build on Utah Tech’s achievements and ensure its ongoing… Continue Reading New Utah Tech Presidential Search Committee Named