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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
Data Narrative: Utah Graduate Students
USHE researchers released an analysis of graduate students enrolled at Utah’s public institutions of higher education. This research, authored by
Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Geoffrey Landward as Interim Commissioner of Higher Education and Commences National Search
During its meeting today, Sept. 13, 2023, the Utah Board of Higher Education appointed Geoffrey Landward as interim commissioner and announced it will commence a
Utah Board of Higher Education holds roundtable with presidents
The Utah Board of Higher Education convened virtually on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, for a productive discussion with presidents and other representatives of Utah System
Utah partners launch CNC Machining Youth Apprenticeship program
A bold step to boost state workforce and manufacturing Beginning this academic year, Utah partners launched the CNC Machining Youth Apprenticeship program, sponsored by the
New 10-member Utah Board of Higher Education holds inaugural meeting 
Senate confirms last gubernatorial appointment, Cydni Tetro The Utah Board of Higher Education convened its first meeting of the newly reconstituted Board, made up of 10
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Awards $1.8M in Deep Tech Funding
Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, is pleased to announce the approval of four new Deep Tech Initiative awards for
National Student Clearinghouse Data Incident Student Notice
A recent worldwide data incident has compromised a large number of organizations, including the National Student Clearinghouse. The Utah System of Higher Education contracts with
Davis Technical College Receives Utah Works Grant for CDL Program
Nearly $820k to benefit 102 students seeking CDL licensure SALT LAKE CITY (June 30, 2023) — Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of
Utah Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to Board of Higher Education
The Utah Senate confirmed nine of Governor Cox’s appointments to the Utah Board of Higher Education on June 14 during day one of the 2023 2nd Special
Elizabeth R. Cantwell named 17th USU President
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Elizabeth “Betsy” R. Cantwell as the 17th president of Utah State University today, following an extensive national
Three finalists named in USU presidential search
Public meetings with finalists May 17; presidential appointment expected May 19 After an extensive national search, the Utah State University Presidential Search Committee has recommended three
Stacee Y. McIff named 18th Snow College President
The Utah Board of Higher Education selected Stacee Y. McIff as the 18th president of Snow College today, following an extensive national search. McIff will
Effect of Regents’ Scholarship Awards on Degree Completions
This brief examined the effect of Regents’ Scholarship awards on degree completions of Utah students. A comparison group was created
USHE’s Talent Ready Utah awards $873k in grants to Utah colleges
Funds to serve more than 275 Utah students Talent Ready Utah, housed within the Utah System of Higher Education, awarded $873,090 in funding to Salt Lake
Three finalists named in Snow College presidential search
Public meetings with finalists April 12; presidential appointment expected April 14 After an extensive national search, the Snow College Presidential Search Committee has recommended three
2023-24 Student Board Member application now open
Student Board Member The Utah Board of Higher Education is the governing body for the Utah System of Higher Education. The Utah Legislature grants the
Advantages of Completing College Acceleration Courses in High School
While the number of jobs across the United States requiring postsecondary education continues to grow, concerns remain about too few
Final 2023 Legislative Update: Week 7
February 27 – March 3, 2023 The 2023 Legislative Session ended Friday, March 3, at midnight. Governor Cox hosted an end-of-session press conference that was
2023 Legislative Update: Week 6
February 21 – 24, 2023 This week, the Governor’s Office and Utah State Legislature released revised revenue numbers for the 2023-24 fiscal year. For the 2023 General Session,
