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Utah State University Presidential Search Committee announces public listening sessions
The Utah State University Presidential Search Committee is seeking public input to help hire the best possible candidate to lead the institution. To get input from as

Utah Board of Higher Education approves institutional strategic reinvestment plans, driving investment in instruction and high-demand programs
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved strategic reinvestment plans from five degree-granting institutions (Southern Utah University, Utah Tech University, Utah Valley University, Snow College

Thousands of Utah students earn college credit for real-world experience, saving millions in tuition
The Utah System of Higher Education released its annual report on Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) today, an initiative designed to reduce time to graduation and lower

Utah Board of Higher Education reappoints Chair Amanda Covington and selects Jon Cox as new vice chair
During its June 6, 2025, meeting, the Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously reappointed Amanda Covington to serve as chair of the Board for a

Facts About Higher Education in Utah
The Utah System of Higher Education is made up of eight public degree-granting institutions and eight technical colleges located throughout the state. In the 2023-24

Utah 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 Utah State University. The committee

Data Narrative: The Role of Student Momentum on Postsecondary Awards
Not completing college has serious consequences. College students who drop out earn lower salaries (Beagley and Brandley 2024; Rooney et al. 2006). They also report

Utah Board of Higher Education approves near decades-low price increases for coming year
Board continues its purposeful and proactive approach to affordability The Utah Board of Higher Education considered tuition and general student fee adjustments requested by Utah’s public colleges

2025 Legislative Update — Week 7
March 3-7, 2025 The 2025 legislative session ended on Friday, March 7, at midnight. Governor Cox held an end-of-session press conference that night, and here’s

GOEO, Legislative Leaders, and Utah Universities Collaborate with NVIDIA to Advance Tech Talent Development
SALT LAKE CITY (March 10, 2025) — The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, legislative leadership, the speaker of the House of Representatives, the president of

2025 Legislative Update — Week 6
Feb. 24 – 28, 2025 On Friday, Feb. 28, the Executive Appropriations Committee (EAC) took action to adopt proposed funding items and intent language for the 2025 General Session budget. From the Utah

Utah’s higher education system: A catalyst for individual and societal success
Utah’s investment in higher education pays significant dividends, according to a new policy brief from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The report highlights the state’s

Utah Board of Higher Education Names Shane B. Smeed President of Utah Tech University
The Utah Board of Higher Education has unanimously selected Shane B. Smeed as the next president of Utah Tech University on Feb. 26, 2025. With

2025 Legislative Update — Week 5
Feb. 18 – 21, 2025 Executive Appropriations Committee On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Executive Appropriations Committee (EAC) heard presentations from the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) and Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee (TIAS).

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