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'A historic day': Brigham Young University School of Medicine earns national accreditation
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 14 - 10:39 a.m.
The Brigham Young University School of Medicine has officially received its accreditation, BYU President Shane Reese announced Wednesday.
University of Utah trustees approve $39M renovation for Rice-Eccles Stadium
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 13 - 11:18 a.m.
The University of Utah board of trustees on Tuesday approved a $39 million renovation of Rice-Eccles Stadium, officially putting the process into motion.
Utah Tech University gets $1M federal grant to research rare childhood neurological disorder
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 12 - 6:46 p.m.
Utah Tech University last week received its first National Institutes of Health-issued research grant, totaling just over $1 million to support research on a rare childhood neurological disorder.
USU researchers study wildfire burn scars and lingering dangers
Todd Kunz, KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 4:01 p.m.
Researchers at Utah State University are studying how burn scars respond to rainfall and how communities can prepare for dangerous runoff and debris flows.
Trump administration wants universities to pay fees for international students
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 8 - 5:48 p.m.
Many colleges and universities are feeling fiscal strains, but operating costs may increase if a Trump administration proposal on international students and the workplace is finalized.
University of Utah gets $7.5M federal grant to advance domestic critical minerals search
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 8 - 12:02 p.m.
A University of Utah-led consortium received a $7.5 million award from the Department of Energy to identify unconventional sources of critical minerals and rare earth elements.
How Ensign College's inaugural vocational tech program is meeting industry needs — and fostering discipleship
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 5 - 10:14 a.m.
Ensign College has launched its first vocational program, training students to become electricians while addressing the growing demand for skilled trades in Utah and beyond.
Utah State team launches data center initiative, initial survey shows most oppose them
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 3:32 p.m.
A team of Utah State academics launched an initiative to broaden understanding about data centers. A survey they led shows most in Utah oppose such facilities.
Utah colleges to implement 25 safety recommendations in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death
Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 9:33 a.m.
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved the 25 recommendations made by a campus safety task force
'Transformational opportunity': Snow College gets $3M federal grant to lead Utah's rural AI future
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 2 - 2:54 p.m.
Snow College received a $3 million federal grant to lead a five-year AI initiative aimed at expanding AI access to students and rural communities throughout the state.
Nucleus Institute breaks ground on Utah headquarters, innovation campus at The Point
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Oct. 1 - 3:07 p.m.
Utah leaders broke ground Wednesday on Convergence Point, an innovation campus that will serve as the permanent home of the Nucleus Institute.
After national push to relax surrogacy laws, Mike Kennedy says power should rest with states
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 30 - 1:15 p.m.
Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy sidestepped disagreements over vaccine schedules and fertility treatments during a forum on Tuesday, saying the federal government should not decide for families.
Southern Utah University opens 51,000-square-foot music center, 510-seat concert hall
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 29 - 12:05 p.m.
Southern Utah University last week opened the doors to its new 51,250-square-foot, state-of-the-art George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center.
USU school of business to acquire new dean in 2027. Here's what she's planning
Todd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 28 - 2:52 p.m.
Utah State University names new Huntsman School of Business dean
A national education survey ranks Utah dead last — and that's a good thing
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 28 - 8:01 a.m.
It's good to be sitting atop the national poll for most things, but sometimes, being ranked dead last is the coveted spot. Such is the case for Utah in a new survey on student debt.
The Campus Cup is back — and UVU and BYU are already battling for it
Reagan Campbell, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 27 - 8:07 p.m.
Utah college campuses are competing in the 2026 Campus Cup to increase student voter registration and civic engagement ahead of the midterm elections.
USU researchers add weather sensors to study why Peter Sinks gets so cold
Todd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 7:11 p.m.
Known as the coldest place in Utah every winter and one of the coldest places in the lower 48 states, Peter Sinks is now the focus of a Utah State University research project.
USU gets $1.6M federal grant to expand digital mental health support for dementia caregivers
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 5:28 p.m.
A team of researchers at Utah State University received a $1.6 million grant from the Department of Defense to expand digital mental health support for dementia caregivers.
Nearly $10K later, here's what a Latter-day Saint writer learned after year of online sports betting
VideoLogan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 6:19 a.m.
The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins on Thursday spoke at Utah Valley University about lessons learned throughout his year-long investigation into the online sports betting industry.
University of Utah awards $250K climate prize to Houston-based Solidec
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 7:10 a.m.
Houston-based company Solidec was selected Wednesday as the winner of the $250,000 Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize, rising to the top of over 500 submissions and eight other finalists.
Utah ranks No. 1 for lowest student loan debt burden, new study says
Todd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 6:57 a.m.
A new WalletHub study shows Utah ranks best in the country for the lowest overall student loan debt.
Meta, Utah Valley University partnering to build observatory in Eagle Mountain
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 2:43 p.m.
Tech giant Meta continues to expand its ties in the Beehive State, with its latest move coming through a $450,000 gift to Utah Valley University for the construction of the Walden Park Observatory in Eagle Mountain.
Colorado State apologizes after derogatory 'Mormon' chants during BYU football game
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 7:33 a.m.
Colorado State University is apologizing after derogatory chants directed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were heard from parts of the student section during Saturday's football game against BYU.
Here's how Utah's higher education system can grapple with a declining college-age population
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 1:09 p.m.
A report from the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute outlined ways higher education institutions can navigate demographic changes to strengthen higher education across the state.
