Utah System of Higher Education

DataFriday: Even one college course taken in high school can improve a student's trajectory. 77% of students who participate in concurrent enrollment go on to earn a degree, compared with 34% of students who don't. Early college access makes a real difference. #HigherEdLiftsUtah

April is Financial Literacy Month! If you're planning for your educational future, the Utah State Treasurer has created a free Financial Education Virtual Toolkit to help you save smarter. Learn more: treasurer.utah.gov/toolkit. @my529 #uted #higheredliftsutah

Data Friday: Higher ed is linked to lower reliance on public assistance in Utah. Participation drops significantly as education levels rise—from 27% for those without a high school diploma to 3% for those with a bachelor's degree or higher. bit.ly/4d4X559 #UtEd

.@Stechcollege President Brennan Wood commented that the initiative is "an important opportunity for Utah's technical colleges to both strengthen and demonstrate our alignment with workforce needs, while ensuring we are using every dollar as effectively as possible." #UtEd

The Utah Board of Higher Ed is expanding strategic reinvestment to technical colleges, directing resources to high-demand fields like health care & AI. USHE technical colleges already do this well & this effort continues to strengthen that work. Read more: utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/03/31/bud…

The @TooeleTech Presidential Search Committee wants to hear from you! Attend the public input session Tues., April 7 on the Tooele Tech Campus at 11:00 a.m. Faculty, staff, students, alumni & community members all welcome. Read more: ushe.edu/tooele-technic… #HigherEdLiftsUtah

Utah's technical colleges are doubling down on what works. @higheredutah voted unanimously to expand strategic reinvestment to all eight of the state's technical colleges. The initiative shifts resources away from underperforming programs and into high-value areas like healthcare, AI, and engineering. deseret.com/utah/2026/03/2…

“Postsecondary education pays dividends across Utah — boosting incomes, improving health and civic life, and fueling research and jobs that sustain our communities.” —Andrea Brandley, senior Education Analyst at the Gardner Institute #HigherEdLiftsUtah #UtEd

USHE enrolled nearly 250,000 students in 2024-25 and awarded more than 70k degrees. 76% of those students earned high-yield degrees tied to high-demand jobs. Utah’s workforce pipeline is thriving. #HigherEdLiftsUtah #UtEd

A new report from @KemGardnerInst shows higher education continues to make a powerful impact for Utahns, from higher earnings and better health to stronger communities. Read the full report: gardner.utah.edu/news/utahs-col…… #HigherEdLiftsUtah #UtEd

Utah’s colleges and universities drive earnings, research, and social capital; A new policy brief summarizes the significant benefits of higher education in Utah @higheredutah #utecon #utpol #highered gardner.utah.edu/news/utahs-col…

"The Board’s tuition and fee approvals this year reflect our ongoing focus on keeping higher education affordable across the system...We appreciate the thoughtful collaboration between our institutions, the Commissioner’s office and the Board." – Board Chair Covington @akcomms

The Board takes a purposeful & proactive approach to student affordability, carefully reviewing & adjusting tuition & fee proposals each year to balance institutional needs with access, value, & affordability for Utah students.

Each year after Utah's legislative session, the Utah Board of Higher Ed determines tuition adjustments to meet operating needs and cover costs for student services and programs. This year's modest increases followed a rigorous tuition and fee review process. #HigherEdLiftsUtah

The meeting has adjourned. Thank you to all the Board Members, institutions, Presidents, Student Body Presidents, and community members that attended and participated today. If you missed it, you can view the recording at: ushe.edu/ushe-meeting-e… #HigherEdLiftsUtah #UtEd

The University of Utah is finishing the meeting out today with their tuition & fees presentation. Watch: ushe.edu/live-stream #HigherEdLiftsUtah #UtEd

The schedule is being adjusted slightly, and Utah State University is now presenting their proposals, and will be followed by the University of Utah and a return to Weber State's proposal for a vote.

Today's tuition and fees Board meeting has begun! Tune in at ushe.edu/live-stream #HigherEdLiftsUtah #UtEd