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Statement from the Utah System of Higher Education on Racial & Social Injustice:
Nelson Mandela was famously quoted saying, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” As the Utah System of
Utah higher education helps ProjectProtect reach 5 million masks sewn
Fifty thousand volunteers stepped up to support frontline health care workers During May 2020, all of Utah’s institutions of higher education came together to support ProjectProtect, a grass-roots
USHE releases path for welcoming students back to campus for fall 2020
Individual public colleges and universities to release localized fall semester plans in the coming days The Utah System of Higher Education COVID-19 Higher Education Task
USHE institutions allocate nearly $50 million to students through institutional aid, CARES Act Funds
Colleges and universities in the Utah System of Higher Education are giving nearly $50 million directly to students to help with financial aid, emergency relief,
Senate Confirms Governor’s Appointments to New Higher Education Governance Board
The Utah Senate has confirmed Governor Herbert’s appointments to the newly-formed Utah Board of Higher Education. This restructured governance of higher education, outlined in SB111,
Utah Higher Education Leaders Unite Around ProjectProtect
“Sew Your True Colors” Campaign to Benefit Frontline Health Care Workers All of Utah’s institutions of higher education are coming together to supportProjectProtect, a grass-roots
The New Utah System of Higher Education
On July 1, 2020, a new system of higher education will emerge. During its 2020 session, the Utah Legislature passed S.B. 111, Higher Education Amendments—a
Veterans Services Summary Report Highlights
Institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education are committed to serving veterans and helping them succeed in achieving their postsecondary educational goals. Additionally, assisting
Utah Board of Higher Education
Commissioner of Higher Education Nominations The Utah State Board of Regents and Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees invite nominations and applications for
USU, U of U receive grants to study COVID-19
Colleges and universities across Utah are adapting to slow the spread of COVID-19. Instruction has moved online, large gatherings have been postponed or canceled, and
USHE Board of Regents adopts definition of affordability, approves average 1.9% tuition increase across Utah’s public colleges and universities
USHE institution tuition and fee adjustments informed by new affordability standards The USHE Board of Regents adopted a definition of affordability on the first day
Utah’s public colleges and universities to postpone or cancel Spring 2020 commencement activities
Because of the public health emergency created by COVID-19, all Utah public higher education institutions will postpone or cancel their Spring 2020 commencement activities. To
2020 Weekly Legislative Update – Week 7 (Final)
Budget: Beginning July 1, 2020, the Legislature approved a $90 million increase (8.2%) in ongoing tax funds and a one-time increase of $1,750,500 for higher
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 6
Budget: The Executive Appropriations Committee met late Friday to adopt the state’s FY 21 budget totalling approximately $20 billion. Legislative leaders substantially supported the major
Top 6 facts from the 2020 USHE Data Book
Enrollment at Utah public colleges and universities is up, totaling nearly 194,000 for fall 2019. Since fall 2018, enrollment at Utah’s public colleges and universities
Utah System of Higher Education launches Utah Transfer Guide to help students determine their best college transfer path
Includes degree mapping information from most popular majors at Utah’s public colleges and universities The Utah System of Higher Education launched the improved Utah Transfer Guide this
Utah System of Higher Education to coordinate planning efforts on COVID-19 at Utah’s public colleges and universities
Will report efforts to Governor Herbert’s Utah COVID-19 Community Task Force On March 2, 2020, Governor Gary R. Herbert announced the creation of the Utah
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 5
Budget: With Appropriations Subcommittees wrapped up, Senate and House leadership have spent the week preparing to compile the full budget. Legislative budgets are expected in
Tuition, student fees, and college affordability: USHE Board of Regents to address college costs on March 26
Meeting to be held at Utah State University – Salt Lake SALT LAKE CITY – The USHE Board of Regents will consider adopting a definition
2020 Weekly Legislative Update-Week 4
Revised Revenue Projections The Governor’s Office and legislative leaders announced revised tax revenue projections that set the stage for final budget preparations in the coming
