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Higher education leads to increased earnings, supports Utah’s society, and economy
Utahns who earn certificates or degrees at institutions within the Utah System of Higher Education experience increased income, expanded employment opportunities, and improved health outcomes… Continue Reading Higher education leads to increased earnings, supports Utah’s society, and economy

2024 Legislative Update: Week 6
February 20 – 23, 2024 Executive Appropriations Subcommittee On February 23, the Executive Appropriations Committee adopted the FY 2024 and FY 2025 budget projections and took action to adopt proposed… Continue Reading 2024 Legislative Update: Week 6

2024 Legislative Update: Week 5
February 12–16, 2024 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee and Executive Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee has concluded its meetings for the 2024 General Session.… Continue Reading 2024 Legislative Update: Week 5

Pursuing Education While Incarcerated, Findings from the 2023 Higher Education and Corrections Council Annual Report
Inmates in Utah can reach education goals while incarcerated. Several Utah System of Higher Education institutions provide accredited courses to Utah Department of Corrections inmates.… Continue Reading Pursuing Education While Incarcerated, Findings from the 2023 Higher Education and Corrections Council Annual Report

2024 Legislative Update: Week 4
February 5-9, 2024 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee On Monday, February 5, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee heard presentations on the higher education space utilization master plan, Concurrent… Continue Reading 2024 Legislative Update: Week 4

2024 Legislative Update: Week 3
January 29 – February 2, 2024 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee & Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee heard institutional presentations… Continue Reading 2024 Legislative Update: Week 3

2024-25 Student Board Member Application Now Open
Applications are open for those who wish to serve as the Student Board Member for the Utah Board of Higher Education, the governing body for… Continue Reading 2024-25 Student Board Member Application Now Open

Closed: SLCC Presidential Search Application, Position Overview
Download Position Profile Visit the Salt Lake Community College Presidential Search Website Visit AGB Search The Utah Board of Higher Education invites nominations and applications… Continue Reading Closed: SLCC Presidential Search Application, Position Overview

2024 Legislative Update: Week 2
January 22-26, 2024 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee heard presentations from all eight USHE technical colleges (Bridgerland Tech, Davis Tech, Dixie Tech, Mountainland Tech, Ogden-Weber… Continue Reading 2024 Legislative Update: Week 2

Utah Tech University Presidential Search Committee named, public meetings announced
The Utah Board of Higher Education has named a 14-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of Utah Tech University. The… Continue Reading Utah Tech University Presidential Search Committee named, public meetings announced

2024 Legislative Update: Week 1
January 16-19, 2024 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee On Thursday, January 18, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee convened its first meeting of the 2024 legislative session. Presentations included… Continue Reading 2024 Legislative Update: Week 1

SLCC’s Presidential Search Committee Announces Three Public Meetings
The Salt Lake Community College’s (SLCC) Presidential Search Committee will host three public meetings this month to gather input from members of the SLCC community… Continue Reading SLCC’s Presidential Search Committee Announces Three Public Meetings

Utah Tech University’s Courtney R. White named interim president
The Utah Board of Higher Education’s Executive Committee selected Courtney R. White as interim president of Utah Tech University today to take effect on Jan.… Continue Reading Utah Tech University’s Courtney R. White named interim president

Salt Lake Community College Begins National Search for New President
Salt Lake Community College announces 11-member Presidential Search Committee and upcoming public meetings. As part of its delegated duties and responsibilities, the Salt Lake Community… Continue Reading Salt Lake Community College Begins National Search for New President

Utah Board of Higher Education votes to remove in-state application fees, hears community college study
The Utah Board of Higher Education convened for its two-day meeting on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in Salt Lake City. Notably, the Board voted… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education votes to remove in-state application fees, hears community college study

Entire public higher education system unifies to eliminate in-state college application fees moving forward
Board of Higher Education votes unanimously on the move The Utah Board of Higher Education voted today, Dec. 1, 2023, to eliminate application fees for… Continue Reading Entire public higher education system unifies to eliminate in-state college application fees moving forward

USHE’s Talent Ready Utah and partners announce Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program
Students guaranteed interview for full-time job Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, in partnership with Utah PaperBox, Salt Lake Community College,… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah and partners announce Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship Program

Utah Board of Higher Education hears Prosperity 2020 Report, discusses priorities
Completion of a postsecondary credential is as valuable as ever The Utah Board of Higher Education convened today in Salt Lake City. The Board notably discussed the USHE Prosperity… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education hears Prosperity 2020 Report, discusses priorities

USHE enrollment grows at technical colleges
Systemwide enrollment surpasses 218K In its second annual data release, the Utah System of Higher Education shows enrollment at Utah’s public technical colleges rose 2.05%… Continue Reading USHE enrollment grows at technical colleges

USHE enrollment grows at degree-granting colleges and universities
Technical college enrollment data to be released later this month SALT LAKE CITY, October 17, 2023 – In its annual release, data from the Utah… Continue Reading USHE enrollment grows at degree-granting colleges and universities