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
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
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
2025-26 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
Utah employers provide key insights to align higher education with industry demands
A new statewide study released in Dec. 2024 revealed that while Utah graduates often excel in technical skills, many employers identify a pressing need for stronger communication, work ethic and other durable skills (i.e., soft skills). The study, commissioned by the Utah System of Higher Education and conducted by Cicero Group, surveyed key industries such as aerospace, healthcare and computer… Continue Reading Utah employers provide key insights to align higher education with industry demands
Utah Board of Higher Education approves policy changes on chief executive officer transition and retirement
The Utah Board of Higher Education released the following statement following the approval of amendments to Board Policy R853, Transition and Retirement Provisions for Chief Executive Officers, within the Utah System of Higher Education at its meting on Nov. 21, 2024. These changes, effective immediately, aim to enhance clarity, strengthen accountability and provide greater support for institutional… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves policy changes on chief executive officer transition and retirement
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… Continue Reading Getting to Know Angie Stallings, USHE’s new Deputy Commissioner
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… Continue Reading Utah and Austria partner to advance apprenticeship and career education