Utah’s public colleges and universities are seeing another increase in student enrollment this fall semester. The first “snapshot” of student enrollments for the 2017-18 school… Continue Reading Enrollment at Utah’s public colleges and universities up by over 4,000 for second year in a row
StepUp to Higher Education—an initiative from the State of Utah—is Utah’s go-to source for college-readiness information, including resources for preparing and paying for college, searching… Continue Reading StepUp to Higher Education 2016-17 Annual Report: College prep message reaching more Utah students than ever
The number of high school students who enroll in college after graduation has been on the rise the past several years. Many students, however, are… Continue Reading Issue Brief: Developmental Education in Utah
*This op-ed from Commissioner David Buhler ran in the Deseret News on Sunday, February 26, 2017. In response to the recent editorial in the Deseret… Continue Reading Higher ed in Utah is efficient, innovative and collaborative
There’s been a marked increase in Utahns seeking mental health services in recent years. This increase is exacerbated by a shortage of mental health professionals… Continue Reading Need for mental health services increases across Utah, including on higher ed campuses
It takes an average of 12 years to recoup the cost of getting a bachelor’s degree, according to a new report from The College Board. College… Continue Reading Investment in a college degree pays off by age 34
Since 1985, Utah has provided an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to take college courses while in high school. Through the Concurrent Enrollment… Continue Reading Students earning college credit in high school saves over $34 million in tuition
A new partnership between the University of Utah and Alta High School is the latest option Utah students have to earn college credit from a… Continue Reading Step2theU partnership offers early college option for Utah high school students
Concurrent enrollment provides an opportunity for Utah high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit at a USHE institution while still in high school.… Continue Reading Concurrent enrollment not only saves students tuition, but improves college performance
The National Center for Education Statistics recently published its annual report, The Condition of Education 2016, which showcases national trends in education. Below are 10 higher… Continue Reading 10 takeaways from the NCES report: The Condition of Education 2016