The Utah Board of Higher Education released the following statement on February 6, 2025, regarding USU President Elizabeth Cantwell: “Utah State University President Elizabeth R. Cantwell has… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Statement on USU President Cantwell

January 27 – January 31, 2025 Appropriations Subcommittees The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) began hearing presentations on Monday, January 27, from USHE’s Talent Ready Utah, which included an overview… Continue Reading 2025 Legislative Update — Week 2

Commissioner of Higher Education Geoffrey Landward appointed Mark M. Cain as the next executive director of my529, Utah’s educational savings plan, following the announcement of… Continue Reading Utah Commissioner of Higher Ed names Mark Cain as my529 executive director

January 21 – January 24, 2025 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) convened its first meeting of the 2025 General Session on Thursday, January 23.… Continue Reading 2025 Legislative Update — Week 1

Note: This application is now closed. Applications are now open for those who wish to serve as the next Student Board Member for the Utah… Continue Reading 2025-26 Student Board Member Application Now Open

Board invites applicants through Jan. 17 The Utah Board of Higher Education has established a new ten-member committee to lead the search for the next… Continue Reading New Utah Tech Presidential Search Committee Named

A new statewide study released in Dec. 2024 revealed that while Utah graduates often excel in technical skills, many employers identify a pressing need for stronger communication,… Continue Reading Utah employers provide key insights to align higher education with industry demands

The Utah Board of Higher Education released the following statement following the approval of amendments to Board Policy R853, Transition and Retirement Provisions for Chief Executive… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves policy changes on chief executive officer transition and retirement

Angie Stallings is the new Deputy Commissioner for the Utah System of Higher Education. She’s a familiar face in the world of education in Utah.… Continue Reading Getting to Know Angie Stallings, USHE’s new Deputy Commissioner

The Utah System of Higher Education’s Talent Ready Utah and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) formalized a landmark partnership with the Republic of… Continue Reading Utah and Austria partner to advance apprenticeship and career education

In its annual release, data from the Utah System of Higher Education shows enrollment at Utah’s degree-granting public colleges and universities rose 4.32% compared to… Continue Reading USHE enrollment grows at degree-granting colleges and universities

The Utah System of Higher Education’s Talent Ready Utah recently awarded a $47,871 grant to Utah-based Rasa Legal, which helps individuals clear their criminal records quickly and affordably… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah awards fair chance hiring grant to Rasa Legal, supports Utahns’ re-entry into the workforce

The Utah Board of Higher Education released its 2023-24 Annual Report detailing significant achievements and progress made in key areas over the last year. The report details… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education releases 2023-24 Annual Report

The Utah System of Higher Education launches ‘Admit Utah,’ the state’s first simplified and guaranteed admissions initiative designed with access for all students in mind. AdmitUtah.org will… Continue Reading Utah launches ‘Admit Utah’: A simplified path to college admissions for all high school students

Geoffrey Landward says he’s wanted a career in higher education since he was an undergraduate student working in his institution’s admissions office. His path, however,… Continue Reading Q&A: Getting to know Utah’s newest Commissioner of Higher Education, Geoffrey Landward 

The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Angie Stallings, J.D., as Deputy Commissioner of Higher Education, effective… Continue Reading USHE Commissioner’s Office announces new Deputy Commissioner Angie Stallings, J.D.

Board of Higher Ed hears insights, benefits  Top industry professionals from across the state presented to the Utah Board of Higher Education on Aug. 30,… Continue Reading Utah Employers offer work-based learning opportunities to students through Talent Ready Utah partnership

The Utah Board of Higher Education officially approved its new strategic plan for the 2024-27 academic years, marking a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves strategic plan through 2027

Muskan Walia, a senior honors student at the University of Utah majoring in mathematics and philosophy, was sworn in as the student representative for the… Continue Reading 2024-25 USHE Student Board Member Muskan Walia Sworn In