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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

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 Continue Reading Data Narrative: Utah Graduate Students

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… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Appoints Geoffrey Landward as Interim Commissioner of Higher Education and Commences National Search

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… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education holds roundtable with presidents

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… Continue Reading Utah partners launch CNC Machining Youth Apprenticeship program

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… Continue Reading New 10-member Utah Board of Higher Education holds inaugural meeting 

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… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah Awards $1.8M in Deep Tech Funding

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… Continue Reading National Student Clearinghouse Data Incident Student Notice

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… Continue Reading Davis Technical College Receives Utah Works Grant for CDL Program

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… Continue Reading Utah Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to Board of Higher Education

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… Continue Reading Elizabeth R. Cantwell named 17th USU President

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… Continue Reading Three finalists named in USU presidential search