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Utah Board of Higher Education members officially sworn in by Utah Supreme Court Justice
Utah Supreme Court Justice John Pearce swore in all 18 members of the Utah Board of Higher Education at the August 21 Board meeting, including
Utah’s public colleges and universities to reduce student fees for fall semester
Utah System of Higher Education college and university leaders announced their plans this week to reduce fees for students for the fall 2020 semester. Reductions in
Executive Director of UHEAA, Dave A. Feitz, to retire from post
Pictured above: Dave A. Feitz, Director of UHEAA David S. Schwanke, Deputy Executive Director of UHEAA, to serve as Interim Executive Director Following a career devoted
Forty-six percent of Utah’s high school graduating class of 2018 enrolled in college the following year
Further studies to examine demographics and socioeconomics of students graduating from Utah K-12 districts The Utah System of Higher Education released findings today detailing the transition of
Commissioner of Higher Education announces strategic reorganization of System office
Positions to align with newly formed Utah Board of Higher Education Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Dave R. Woolstenhulme recently announced a strategic reorganization
Utah Board of Higher Education appoints Dave R. Woolstenhulme as Commissioner of Higher Education
Chairman, President and CEO of Zions Bancorporation, Harris H. Simmons, to chair the Utah Board of Higher Education Salt Lake City – At its first meeting today, the
Statement from the Utah System of Higher Education on Racial & Social Injustice:
Nelson Mandela was famously quoted saying, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” As the Utah System of
Utah higher education helps ProjectProtect reach 5 million masks sewn
Fifty thousand volunteers stepped up to support frontline health care workers During May 2020, all of Utah’s institutions of higher education came together to support ProjectProtect, a grass-roots
USHE releases path for welcoming students back to campus for fall 2020
Individual public colleges and universities to release localized fall semester plans in the coming days The Utah System of Higher Education COVID-19 Higher Education Task
USHE institutions allocate nearly $50 million to students through institutional aid, CARES Act Funds
Colleges and universities in the Utah System of Higher Education are giving nearly $50 million directly to students to help with financial aid, emergency relief,
Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to New Higher Education Governance Board
The Utah Senate has confirmed Governor Herbert’s appointments to the newly-formed Utah Board of Higher Education. This restructured governance of higher education, outlined in SB111,
Utah Higher Education Leaders Unite Around ProjectProtect
“Sew Your True Colors” Campaign to Benefit Frontline Health Care Workers All of Utah’s institutions of higher education are coming together to supportProjectProtect, a grass-roots
The New Utah System of Higher Education
On July 1, 2020, a new system of higher education will emerge. During its 2020 session, the Utah Legislature passed S.B. 111, Higher Education Amendments—a
Veterans Services Summary Report Highlights
Institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education are committed to serving veterans and helping them succeed in achieving their postsecondary educational goals. Additionally, assisting
Utah Board of Higher Education
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
