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Utah Board of Higher Education issues letter to college presidents on COVID-19 vaccinations
The Utah Board of Higher Education issued a letter on Aug. 27, 2021, encouraging USHE college and university presidents to consider requiring COVID-19 vaccines on
Taylor R. Randall named as 17th University of Utah President
The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Taylor R. Randall, Ph.D., as the 17th president of the University of Utah on Aug. 5, 2021, following an
Three finalists named in University of Utah presidential search
Public meetings with finalists Aug. 4; presidential appointment expected Aug. 5 After an extensive national search, the University of Utah Presidential Search Committee has recommended
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Mindy Benson as interim president of Southern Utah University, effective July 26, 2021
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously named Mindy Benson as interim president of Southern Utah University to take effect on July 26, 2021. The
2021-22 Student Board Members Confirmed
The Utah Senate confirmed Governor Spencer J. Cox’s appointment of Tanner Marcum (left) and Valirie Serawop (right) today as student representatives on the Utah Board
USHE Juneteenth Highlights
In May 2021, the Utah Board of Higher Education approved a resolution to support and celebrate Juneteenth on Utah college campuses within the Utah System
David S. Schwanke named Executive Director of Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority
David S. Schwanke named Executive Director of Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority Schwanke has served as interim executive director of UHEAA since September 2020 Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Dave R. Woolstenhulme named David S.
SUU President Scott L Wyatt accepts new statewide role within the Office of the Commissioner
SUU President Scott L Wyatt accepts new statewide role within the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner, Dave
Second round of Learn & Work launching with Returnship Initiative
Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced the launch of the Lieutenant Governor’s returnship initiative to expand workforce opportunities in Utah. A returnship,
Utah Board of Higher Education approves average 1.98% tuition & fee change across Utah’s degree-granting colleges and universities
Majority of USHE technical college tuition and fee rates remain without increase The Utah Board of Higher Education considered tuition and general student fee adjustments
2021 Legislative Update: Week 7 (Final Update)
March 1-5, 2021 The Legislature completed a most unique 2021 General Session late Friday night, approving one of the largest budget increases ever and adopting
Two additional University of Utah Presidential Search Committee members named by Utah Board of Higher Education
On February 5, the Utah Board of Higher Education named 28 members to serve on the University of Utah Presidential Search Committee. After further review,
2021 Legislative Update: Week 6
February 22-26, 2021 Executive Appropriations Committee Recommended Funding Items The Executive Appropriations Committee adopted proposed new funding items late Friday afternoon (in addition to the
Call for Feedback: DRAFT U of U Presidential Search Invitation for Applications & Nominations
Please send any feedback regarding the DRAFT University of Utah Presidential Search Invitation for Applications and Nominations to utahpresidentialsearch@ushe.edu. DRAFT U of U Presidential Search
University of Utah Presidential Search Committee announces public meetings
The University of Utah Presidential Search Committee will host three public meetings to obtain input from members of the University of Utah community and the
2021 Legislative Update: Week 5
February 15-20, 2021 Update: State Budget Revenues Announced Legislative leadership announced revised budget revenues on Friday, February 19, setting the stage for building the state’s
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Dr. Michael L. Good as interim president of University of Utah, effective April 2021
Feb. 19, 2021–The Utah Board of Higher Education named Dr. Michael L. Good as interim president of the University of Utah today, to take effect
2021-22 Student Board member applications now open
Since 1977, Utah’s Governor has appointed a public college and/or university student to represent Utah students on the state’s Board of Higher Education. Under the
Legislative Update: Week 4
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) wrapped up its work on Wednesday, February 10. The Subcommittee ranked the USHE budget priorities
Legislative Update: Week 3
February 1-6 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) continued its meetings this week and received presentations from the remaining USHE institutions.
