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Commissioner of Higher Education Nominations The Utah State Board of Regents and Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees invite nominations and applications for
USU, U of U receive grants to study COVID-19
Colleges and universities across Utah are adapting to slow the spread of COVID-19. Instruction has moved online, large gatherings have been postponed or canceled, and
USHE Board of Regents adopts definition of affordability, approves average 1.9% tuition increase across Utah’s public colleges and universities
USHE institution tuition and fee adjustments informed by new affordability standards The USHE Board of Regents adopted a definition of affordability on the first day
Utah’s public colleges and universities to postpone or cancel Spring 2020 commencement activities
Because of the public health emergency created by COVID-19, all Utah public higher education institutions will postpone or cancel their Spring 2020 commencement activities. To
2020 Weekly Legislative Update – Week 7 (Final)
Budget: Beginning July 1, 2020, the Legislature approved a $90 million increase (8.2%) in ongoing tax funds and a one-time increase of $1,750,500 for higher
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 6
Budget: The Executive Appropriations Committee met late Friday to adopt the state’s FY 21 budget totalling approximately $20 billion. Legislative leaders substantially supported the major
Top 6 facts from the 2020 USHE Data Book
Enrollment at Utah public colleges and universities is up, totaling nearly 194,000 for fall 2019. Since fall 2018, enrollment at Utah’s public colleges and universities
Utah System of Higher Education launches Utah Transfer Guide to help students determine their best college transfer path
Includes degree mapping information from most popular majors at Utah’s public colleges and universities The Utah System of Higher Education launched the improved Utah Transfer Guide this
Utah System of Higher Education to coordinate planning efforts on COVID-19 at Utah’s public colleges and universities
Will report efforts to Governor Herbert’s Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force On March 2, 2020, Governor Gary R. Herbert announced the creation of the Utah
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 5
Budget: With Appropriations Subcommittees wrapped up, Senate and House leadership have spent the week preparing to compile the full budget. Legislative budgets are expected in
Tuition, student fees, and college affordability: USHE Board of Regents to address college costs on March 26
Meeting to be held at Utah State University – Salt Lake SALT LAKE CITY – The USHE Board of Regents will consider adopting a definition
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 4
Revised Revenue Projections The Governor’s Office and legislative leaders announced revised tax revenue projections that set the stage for final budget preparations in the coming
Utah’s public colleges and universities propel the state’s economy and student earnings forward
Utahns completing a bachelor’s degree see a wage premium of $15,000 per year over those with only a high school diploma According to a recent report from
2020 Legislative Update-Week 3
Institution Presentations to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The University of Utah and Utah State University presented to the Higher Education Appropriation Subcommittee (HEAS) this week.
Utah students left over $55 million in unclaimed federal financial aid in 2018-19
Utah’s college access advisors to help more students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid According to a recent report from the Education Strategy Group,
2020 Legislative Update-Week 2
Institution Presentations to Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee Several Institutions presented to the Higher Education Appropriation Subcommittee (HEAS) this week: Snow CollegeSalt Lake Community CollegeUtah Valley
USHE’s 2020-21 Legislative Budget Priorities
The USHE Board of Regents approved budget and capital facilities requests for the Utah System of Higher Education at the September Board of Regents meeting
2020 Legislative Update-Week 1
The 2020 Legislative Session got underway on Monday, January 27. On Tuesday, the Legislature repealed HB 185, the tax reform package it passed in December’s
USHE institutions enter statewide agreement for JED Campus program to support student mental health and well-being
Statewide agreement made possible by The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation In response to growing mental health and wellness needs on national and
5 Fast Facts about the University of Utah
1. The University of Utah was invited to join the Association of American Universities. This year, after an evaluation of its qualities, including the strength
