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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

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… Continue Reading Stacee Y. McIff named 18th Snow College President

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 Continue Reading Effect of Regents’ Scholarship Awards on Degree Completions

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… Continue Reading USHE’s Talent Ready Utah awards $873k in grants to Utah colleges

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… Continue Reading Three finalists named in Snow College presidential search

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… Continue Reading 2023-24 Student Board Member application now open

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 Continue Reading Advantages of Completing College Acceleration Courses in High School

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… Continue Reading Final 2023 Legislative Update: Week 7

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,… Continue Reading 2023 Legislative Update: Week 6

2023 Legislative Update: Week 5
February 13 – 17, 2023 Governor Cox signed three more bills this week. SB 146, Higher Education Amendments, passed out of the House Committee. The House will likely pass… Continue Reading 2023 Legislative Update: Week 5

Utah State University Presidential Search Invitation for Applications and Nominations
The Utah Board of Higher Education invites nominations and applications for the position of President of Utah State University, one of 16 institutions within the… Continue Reading Utah State University Presidential Search Invitation for Applications and Nominations

2023 Legislative Update: Week 4
February 6-10, 2023 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) wrapped up its meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 8 and submitted its list of… Continue Reading 2023 Legislative Update: Week 4

2023 Legislative Update: Week 3
January 30- February 3, 2023 This week, Governor Cox signed HB1, Higher Education Base Budget. HB1 appropriates ($5,393,200) in operating and capital budgets for… Continue Reading 2023 Legislative Update: Week 3

Snow College Presidential Search Invitation for Applications & Nominations
The Utah Board of Higher Education invites nominations and applications for the position of President of Snow College, one of 16 institutions within the Utah… Continue Reading Snow College Presidential Search Invitation for Applications & Nominations

2023 Legislative Update: Week 2
January 23-27, 2023 Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee The Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee (HEAS) continued its meetings this week and heard presentations from several USHE institutions.… Continue Reading 2023 Legislative Update: Week 2