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Board of Higher Education plans $8.5m for student success, supports FAFSA completion
System FAFSA Help Initiative and endowment funds to support students affected by FAFSA delays, issues At its meeting on June 6, 2024, the Utah Board
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Utah Board of Higher Education Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Higher Education’s Benefits for Utahns
Board enters into six-year contract with Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute At its June 6 meeting, the Utah Board of Higher Education received an in-depth
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Utah Students Save Millions with Credit for Prior Learning
The Utah System of Higher Education released its annual report on the Credit for Prior Learning initiative today, aimed at streamlining degree progression and increasing
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Utah Senate confirms newly appointed Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey Landward
The Utah Senate confirmed Geoffrey T. Landward as commissioner of higher education on May 15, 2024, who was appointed by the Utah Board of Higher Education on
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Board of Higher Ed names Gregory F. Peterson 9th SLCC President
The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Gregory F. Peterson, Ed.D., as the ninth president of Salt Lake Community College today, following an extensive national
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Salt Lake Community College Search Committee Names Three Presidential Finalists
Public forums with finalists to be held April 24; presidential appointment expected April 26 After an extensive national search, the Salt Lake Community College Presidential
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Utah Board of Higher Education advances innovative three-year bachelor’s degree, first public system in nation
New shortened Bachelor of Applied Studies to be developed across USHE institutions. At its meeting on March 21, the Utah Board of Higher Education approved
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Utah Board of Higher Education considered and reduced tuition and fee proposals for several colleges
USHE technical education tuition and fees remain without increase. The Utah Board of Higher Education considered tuition and general student fee adjustments requested by Utah’s
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NOTICE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Utah Industrial Facilities and Development Act, Title 11, Chapter 17, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as
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Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Geoffrey T. Landward as Commissioner of Higher Education
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously named Geoffrey T. Landward Commissioner of Higher Education at its meeting today. Commissioner Landward has served as interim
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USHE Assistant Commissioner for Access Richard Gonzalez named Jump$tart Board President, NCAN Advisory Committee member
Dr. Richard Gonzalez, Assistant Commissioner for Access for the Utah System of Higher Education, is kicking off the year with big accomplishments. He was named
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Final 2024 Legislative Update: Week 7
February 26 – March 1, 2024 Executive Appropriations Subcommittee On February 23, the Executive Appropriations Committee adopted the FY 2024 and FY 2025 budget projections and took action to adopt
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Utah Tech University Presidential Search Application Open, Position Overview
Download Position Profile Visit the Utah Tech University Presidential Search Website Visit AGB Search Utah Tech University seeks a dynamic, visionary, forward-thinking, student-centric, and community-minded
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Higher education leads to increased earnings, supports Utah’s society, and economy
Utahns who earn certificates or degrees at institutions within the Utah System of Higher Education experience increased income, expanded employment opportunities, and improved health outcomes
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2024 Legislative Update: Week 6
February 20 – 23, 2024 Executive Appropriations Subcommittee On February 23, the Executive Appropriations Committee adopted the FY 2024 and FY 2025 budget projections and took action to adopt proposed
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2024 Legislative Update: Week 5
February 12–16, 2024 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee and Executive Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee has concluded its meetings for the 2024 General Session.
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Pursuing Education While Incarcerated, Findings from the 2023 Higher Education and Corrections Council Annual Report
Inmates in Utah can reach education goals while incarcerated. Several Utah System of Higher Education institutions provide accredited courses to Utah Department of Corrections inmates.
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2024 Legislative Update: Week 4
February 5-9, 2024 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee On Monday, February 5, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee heard presentations on the higher education space utilization master plan, Concurrent
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2024 Legislative Update: Week 3
January 29 – February 2, 2024 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee & Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee heard institutional presentations
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2024-25 Student Board Member Application Now Open
Applications are open for those who wish to serve as the Student Board Member for the Utah Board of Higher Education, the governing body for