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Higher Ed Day on the Hill
Board members, institutional presidents, lawmakers, and industry leaders gathered at the Utah State Capitol for Higher Education Day on the Hill on Feb. 18. The… Continue Reading Higher Ed Day on the Hill

2026 Legislative Update — Week 4
Feb 9 – 13, 2026 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee In the final week of Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) meetings, the subcommittee heard a presentation from the… Continue Reading 2026 Legislative Update — Week 4

Data Narrative: Concurrent Enrollment and Degree Attainment
Concurrent enrollment promises high school students an advantage on their collegiate pathway.Certainly, concurrent enrollment increases a student’s likelihood of enrolling in higher education, butdoes this… Continue Reading Data Narrative: Concurrent Enrollment and Degree Attainment

2026 Legislative Update — Week 3
Feb 2 – 6, 2026 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee On Feb. 3, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) heard presentations on institutional updates, performance, and 2026 General… Continue Reading 2026 Legislative Update — Week 3

Applications open for Weber State University president
Beginning today, the Utah Board of Higher Education is accepting nominations and applications for the next president of Weber State University. Over the past several weeks, the WSU Presidential Search… Continue Reading Applications open for Weber State University president

2026 Legislative Update — Week 2
Jan 26 – 30, 2026 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) met on Jan. 26, 28, and 30. The subcommittee heard presentations on… Continue Reading 2026 Legislative Update — Week 2

Higher ed and state leaders sign joint resolution centered on students
The Utah System of Higher Education reaffirmed its commitment to students, academic excellence, and public accountability by signing a historic joint resolution. USHE leaders, joined… Continue Reading Higher ed and state leaders sign joint resolution centered on students

2026 Legislative Update — Week 1
Jan 20 – 23, 2026 Higher Education-Related Events During the opening day of the 2026 General Session, Senate President Stuart Adams welcomed higher education leaders… Continue Reading 2026 Legislative Update — Week 1

Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee named
Board establishes presidential transition team The Utah Board of Higher Education has established a nine-member committee to lead the search for the next president of Utah Valley… Continue Reading Utah Valley University Presidential Search Committee named

Utah’s concurrent enrollment math program nationally recognized
A new national report from Just Equations, an independent organization focused on student success in mathematics, highlights Utah’s concurrent enrollment (CE) program as a leading… Continue Reading Utah’s concurrent enrollment math program nationally recognized

Utah Board of Higher Education rolls out new presidential transition framework for Utah System of Higher Education, launches presidential search for Utah Valley University
The Utah Board of Higher Education announced on January 14, 2026, it will implement a new presidential transition framework to strengthen continuity, communication and leadership… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education rolls out new presidential transition framework for Utah System of Higher Education, launches presidential search for Utah Valley University

2026-27 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… Continue Reading 2026-27 Student Board Member Application Now Open

Utah students earn record levels of college credit through Concurrent Enrollment
Early access to college coursework supports student readiness More than 61,000 Utah high school students earned college credit while still in high school during the… Continue Reading Utah students earn record levels of college credit through Concurrent Enrollment

Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Utah System of Higher Education Redesign
“The Utah Board of Higher Education has approved the recommendation of legislation during the state’s 2026 General Legislative Session to strengthen how Utah’s public colleges… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Utah System of Higher Education Redesign

Weber State University Presidential Search Committee announces public input sessions
The Weber State University Presidential Search Committee is seeking public input to help identify the next president of Weber State University. To ensure broad input from the… Continue Reading Weber State University Presidential Search Committee announces public input sessions

Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on U of U Athletics
The Utah Board of Higher Education today released the following statement on the University of Utah’s announcement on athletics: “The Utah Board of Higher Education recognizes… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on U of U Athletics

Utah Board of Higher Education sets statewide direction on AI
The Utah Board of Higher Education Executive Committee approved a resolution establishing a statewide strategic direction for integrating artificial intelligence across Utah’s public colleges and… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education sets statewide direction on AI

A simpler way to apply to college: Admit Utah launches first direct data integration with Provo City School District
USHE is partnering with the Provo City School District to become the first in the state to pilot a direct data integration with Admit Utah,… Continue Reading A simpler way to apply to college: Admit Utah launches first direct data integration with Provo City School District

Custom Fit program trains nearly 17,000 Utah workers, supports statewide economic growth
The Utah Board of Higher Education today reported on the Utah System of Higher Education’s Custom Fit program outcomes for the 2025 fiscal year, demonstrating… Continue Reading Custom Fit program trains nearly 17,000 Utah workers, supports statewide economic growth

Utah Board of Higher Education releases 2024-25 Annual Report
The Utah Board of Higher Education today released its 2024–25 Annual Report, highlighting significant achievements across the Utah System of Higher Education in strategic areas… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education releases 2024-25 Annual Report