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Data Narrative: Student Transfers — Strategy or Frustration
Eighty percent of community college students intend to earn a bachelor’s degree (Crisp and Nunez 2014; Jabbar et al. 2021; Handel and Strempel 2018), but

2025 Legislative Update — Week 4
Feb. 10 – 14, 2025 Appropriations Subcommittees In the final week of Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee meetings, HEAS heard institutional presentations from Utah Valley University and Weber State University, a demographic and

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

2025-26 Student Board Member Application Now Open
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

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

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,

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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