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Board of Regents honor Utah’s state higher ed governing body’s 50th anniversary
[Pictured above: 1969 Utah Board of Regents] Fifty years ago, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) was formed by the state legislature with a

Record 165 Utah elementary, middle, junior, and high schools partner with USHE for Utah College Application Week events
Governor Herbert declares October as Utah College Application and Awareness Month SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah System of Higher Education is partnering with 165

USHE Board of Regents welcomes four new members
Pictured above from left to right: Harris H. Simmons, USHE chair; Lisa-Michele Church, USHE regent; Sheva Mozafari, USHE student regent; Alan Hall, USHE regent The

In a national context: Utah’s growing opportunity gap
At the August Board of Regents meeting, the new Workforce, Access, and Advocacy Committee tasked the Commissioner’s office with taking a closer look at data on Utah’s growing opportunity gap. Further evaluation of this gap will help to identify statewide strategies that address barriers for minority populations to access and complete postsecondary educational opportunities.

Regional coordinators hired for college access advisor expansion
June 20th, 2019 Pictured above, from left to right: Nicole Batt, University of Utah Office of Engagement Managing Director; Dallyn Hallows; Tanner Telford; Cassandra Fa’amuli;

Trending in higher ed: food insecurity among college students
When thinking of concerns that college students face, it is common to think of rising tuition rates, choosing a major, and studying for and passing

State of Utah Scholarships – 2019 Updates
This year, four major scholarships offered from the State of Utah have been updated. These scholarships include two academic, one new need-based scholarship, and one

Trending in higher ed: the value of college
How is value measured? The value of a higher education has been long debated. Some traditional colleges and universities have prided themselves on not only
43,000 additional students expected at Utah’s public colleges and universities over the next ten years
According to updated enrollment projections from the Utah System of Higher Education, Utah’s public colleges and universities can expect to see over 43,000 additional students

Report: Utah saw 82% decrease in state need-based financial aid over the last decade
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education released Tuition and Fees in the West 2018-19: Trends and Implications, which discusses the results of the 2018-19

Board of Regents implements first need-based scholarship from the State of Utah
Board of Regents also adopts changes to Regents’, New Century, and T.H. Bell Scholarships The Board of Regents adopted a policy implementing the Utah Promise

Board of Regents appoints David R. Woolstenhulme as Interim Commissioner of Higher Education
The Utah Board of Regents has appointed David R. Woolstenhulme, former Commissioner of Technical Education and current Vice President of Statewide Campuses at Utah State

5 fast facts about Snow College
1. Snow is consistently ranked among the top colleges in America Ranked for its affordability, academic rigor, student success rate, involvement opportunities, and more, Snow

Commencement 2019: SLCC, UVU, WSU, and Snow graduation recap
Utah’s colleges and universities celebrated the accomplishments of their graduates with commencement ceremonies last week. See 2019 commencement photos from DSU, U of U, USU,

Commencement 2019: DSU, U of U, USU, and SUU graduation recap
Last week, Utah’s colleges and universities celebrated the accomplishments of their graduates with commencement ceremonies. This week, we will be highlighting graduation photos from institutions

USHE Women’s Leadership Exchange: Addressing underrepresentation of women in leadership positions at USHE institutions
*Pictured above from left to right: Jessica C. Hill, associate professor of psychology, UVU; Nancy Hauck, associate provost of community & global engagement, DSU As

Gen Z: Three takeaways on the new generation of college students
A recent report by the Chronicle of Higher Education entitled The New Generation of Students discussed the differences in the newest generation hitting college campuses:

Trending in higher ed: Competency-based Education
What is Competency-based Education? Competency-based Education takes into account prior learning and is based on students’ mastery of knowledge or proficiency, skills, and abilities in
By 2065, the share of Utah’s minority population will increase to 35%
According to a report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, the share of Utah’s minority population will increase from approximately 20% in 2015 to

Sexual Assault Awareness Month at USHE institutions
As sexual assault continues to be a significant issue, Utah System of Higher Education institutions held events during the month of April, which is Sexual