Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Geoffrey Landward as Interim Commissioner of Higher Education and Commences National Search
During its meeting today, Sept. 13, 2023, the Utah Board of Higher Education appointed Geoffrey Landward as interim commissioner and announced it will commence a comprehensive national search for the next Utah commissioner of higher education following the resignation of Commissioner Dave R. Woolstenhulme. Incoming Interim Commissioner Landward has been with USHE for eight years. […]
Utah Board of Higher Education holds roundtable with presidents
The Utah Board of Higher Education convened virtually on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, for a productive discussion with presidents and other representatives of Utah System of Higher Education institutions on critical issues and opportunities for the future of higher education in the state. Chair Amanda Covington began the meeting by saying that the Board wants […]
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Awards $1.8M in Deep Tech Funding
Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce the approval of four new Deep Tech Initiative awards for spring 2023, providing funding for expanded deep tech programs at USHE institutions. Grants totaling $1,800,091 will be used to fund the following purposes at Utah colleges: Artificial Intelligence and Machine […]
National Student Clearinghouse Data Incident Student Notice
A recent worldwide data incident has compromised a large number of organizations, including the National Student Clearinghouse. The Utah System of Higher Education contracts with the Clearinghouse for its services on behalf of all USHE institutions, and USHE institutions provide student information to the Clearinghouse directly to support financial aid administration. The Clearinghouse has notified […]
Davis Technical College Receives Utah Works Grant for CDL Program
Nearly $820k to benefit 102 students seeking CDL licensure SALT LAKE CITY (June 30, 2023) — Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce Davis Technical College was awarded a Utah Works Grant for their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program totaling $819,865. This funding will benefit 102 students […]
Elizabeth R. Cantwell named 17th USU President
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Elizabeth “Betsy” R. Cantwell as the 17th president of Utah State University today, following an extensive national search. Cantwell will assume the position later this summer. She succeeds Noelle E. Cockett, who served as president from January 2017-June 2023. “I’m enormously grateful for the Utah Board of […]
Three finalists named in USU presidential search
Public meetings with finalists May 17; presidential appointment expected May 19 After an extensive national search, the Utah State University Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of President: Rodney D. Bennett, Elizabeth “Betsy” R. Cantwell and Kenneth “Ken” L. White. “The process of selecting institutional presidents […]
Stacee Y. McIff named 18th Snow College President
The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Stacee Y. McIff as the 18th president of Snow College today, following an extensive national search. McIff will assume the position on May 1, 2023. She succeeds Bradley J. Cook, who served as president from May 2019-July 2022. McIff has served as interim president of Snow College since […]
Three finalists named in Snow College presidential search
Public meetings with finalists April 12; presidential appointment expected April 14 After an extensive national search, the Snow College Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the position of Snow College President: Courtney R. White, Kirk D. Young and Stacee Y. McIff. “There were numerous applications that […]
2023-24 Student Board Member application now open
Student Board Member The Utah Board of Higher Education is the governing body for the Utah System of Higher Education. The Utah Legislature grants the Board the power to control, manage, and supervise USHE. The Board’s major responsibilities include selecting and evaluating institutional presidents, setting policy, reviewing programs and degrees, approving institutional missions, and submitting […]
