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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

Utah System of Higher Education achieves major milestones in timely completion and high-yield awards and advances student success
The Utah System of Higher Education exceeded its systemwide five-year goals for both timely completion (+0.4 percentage points) and high-yield awards (+2.1 percentage points). The… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education achieves major milestones in timely completion and high-yield awards and advances student success

Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved updates to its operating and capital budget priorities for Utah’s public colleges and universities for the 2026-27 fiscal… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated budget, capital priorities for 2026-27

Weber State University Presidential Search Committee Named
The Utah Board of Higher Education has established a nine-member committee to lead the search for the next president of Weber State University. The committee is charged… Continue Reading Weber State University Presidential Search Committee Named

Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Interim Presidents for Weber State University, Tooele Technical College
The Utah Board of Higher Education appointed Leslie Durham, Ph.D., as interim president of Weber State University and Kent Thygerson, MBA, as interim president of… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Interim Presidents for Weber State University, Tooele Technical College

Utah Board of Higher Education Names Brad L. Mortensen President of Utah State University
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Brad L. Mortensen, Ph.D., as the next president of Utah State University at its meeting today. With… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Names Brad L. Mortensen President of Utah State University

USHE reports historic increase in degrees and certificates, meeting Utah’s workforce needs
The Utah System of Higher Education announced record-breaking completions on October 9, 2025, for the 2025 academic year, highlighting significant growth in awards that align… Continue Reading USHE reports historic increase in degrees and certificates, meeting Utah’s workforce needs

Special Legislative Session Update
During today’s Special Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers considered and passed two higher education–related bills in preparation for the 2026 General Legislative Session: SB 1001 and… Continue Reading Special Legislative Session Update

Utah Board of Higher Education approves budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
The Utah Board of Higher Education today approved its operating and capital budget priorities for Utah’s public colleges and universities for the 2026-27 fiscal year… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves budget, capital priorities for 2026-27

USHE colleges launch programs in high-demand fields
Rigorous statewide review ensures quality and workforce relevance. Utah’s public colleges and universities are expanding offerings in fields that matter most to Utah’s economy, as… Continue Reading USHE colleges launch programs in high-demand fields

USHE’s Talent Ready Utah advances workforce development through Utah Talent Hub
Utah Talent Hub, a new unified platform from the Utah System of Higher Education’s Talent Ready Utah, is connecting Utah students with high-impact internships, apprenticeships,… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah advances workforce development through Utah Talent Hub

Utah Board of Higher Education to Establish Task Force on Campus Safety
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously voted on October 2, 2025, to direct the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education to establish a… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education to Establish Task Force on Campus Safety

Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Suspect
In response to the arrest of the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, we can confirm that Tyler James Robinson is a third-year student… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Suspect

Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Charlie Kirk
We are saddened and disturbed by today’s violence on one of our campuses, and stand in full support of the Utah Valley University community at… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Charlie Kirk

Three new Board members sworn in to Utah Board of Higher Education
Danny Ipson reappointed Three new members joined the Utah Board of Higher Education on September 4, 2025, bringing leadership from business, government and the student community. Jeremy… Continue Reading Three new Board members sworn in to Utah Board of Higher Education

Tooele Technical College President Paul Hacking announces retirement after transformative eight-year tenure
Tooele Technical College announced that Paul Hacking will retire as president on Nov. 15, 2025, after eight and a half years of dedicated leadership that… Continue Reading Tooele Technical College President Paul Hacking announces retirement after transformative eight-year tenure

Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated strategic reinvestment plans for University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University
The Utah Board of Higher Education today approved updated strategic reinvestment plans from the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University, clearing… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated strategic reinvestment plans for University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University

Utah System of Higher Education advances state’s first accelerated bachelor’s degrees
Proposed programs from Weber State University, Utah Valley University mark innovative milestone In a significant step forward in the Utah Board of Higher Education’s efforts… Continue Reading Utah System of Higher Education advances state’s first accelerated bachelor’s degrees

Application opens for Utah State University president
Starting July 14, 2025, the Utah Board of Higher Education is accepting nominations and applications for the next president of Utah State University. Over the past several weeks,… Continue Reading Application opens for Utah State University president