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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.

National study highlights Utah’s technical colleges’ role in attainment and economic development
A national study by Advance CTE, Building Better Futures for Learners: A 50-State Analysis of Area Technical Centers, highlighted Utah as one of five states that

University of Utah Presidential Search Committee named by Utah Board of Higher Education
The Utah Board of Higher Education has named a 28-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of the University of Utah.

Legislative Update: Week 2
January 25-29, 2021 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) continued its meetings this week and received presentations from all but six

Legislative Update: Week 1
January 19 -22, 2021 The 2021 Legislative Session got underway on Tuesday, January 19. The dynamics of this session are significantly different due to the

Utah Board of Higher Education and Utah State University Board of Trustees release joint investigative report regarding concerns raised by USU athletes
The Utah Board of Higher Education reviewed and accepted the findings of a joint investigative report conducted by independent investigators today regarding concerns raised by student athletes

USHE releases COVID-19 testing plan for Utah colleges and universities
Testing plan to commence January 2021 The Utah System of Higher Education released its COVID-19 Intensive Testing Plan today in accordance with the state’s most

Utah Board of Higher Education recommends Dixie State University name change to UT Legislature
Decision comes after comprehensive name impact study The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously voted to recommend an institutional name change for Dixie State University

ACT requirement removed for Regents’ Scholarship applicants, class of 2021
Change comes as many ACT exams statewide were canceled due to COVID-19 Beginning today, Monday, November 16, the ACT requirement for Regents’ Scholarship (class of

Gov. Gary R. Herbert and Utah Department of Health issue COVID-19 testing requirement for USHE students
Requirement comes as Gov. Herbert declares a new State of Emergency to address hospital overcrowding UPDATED 11/23/2020 The public health order was updated on 11/23/2020,