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Amid visa worries and other disruptions, international students are flocking to Utah universities
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 28 - 7:15 a.m.
It's been a year marked by well-publicized uncertainty, visa hold-ups and deportation fears — but international students remain keen on enrolling in Utah universities.
Weber State University student brings a musical to deaf and blind audiences
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 10:07 a.m.
Audree Clark is using funds from a research grant to create a theatrical musical accessible to both deaf and blind audiences at Weber State University.
University of Utah launches ChatGPT Edu campuswide
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 7:15 a.m.
The University of Utah has launched OpenAI's ChatGPT Edu — a version of the AI tool specifically designed for higher education and securely deployed for university use.
Former USU recruiter charged with taking personal trips on school's dime
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 7:37 p.m.
A New Mexico woman employed by Utah State University is facing criminal charges accusing her of using her school issued P-card for personal expenses.
Utahns paying a lighter chunk of their paychecks on college than other states
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 14 - 10:00 a.m.
The Beehive State is ranked at the bottom of a just-released higher education poll — and that's a good thing.
Interim presidents selected for 2 Utah higher education institutions
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 8:36 p.m.
The Utah Board of Higher Education has selected interim leaders at Weber State University and Tooele Technical College.
Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed is expanding its police force
Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 6 - 7:11 p.m.
The Utah university where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated is expanding its police force and adding security managers after it received criticism for its lack of key safety measures.
Educating America's athletes: Salt Lake Community College waiving tuition for Olympic hopefuls
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 3 - 8:16 a.m.
SLCC's Beyond the Podium program provides participants with free tuition and flexible schedules, allowing Olympics- and Paralympics-bound athletes opportunities to earn a degree while training.
Brad Mortensen unanimously selected to lead Utah State University as its 18th president
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 11:21 a.m.
The Utah Board of Higher Education on Thursday unanimously appointed Weber State University President Brad L. Mortensen as Utah State University's 18th president.
Lehi-based Philo Ventures launches sandbox fund to support Utah student founders
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 7:42 a.m.
More student startups across Utah campuses will have the opportunity to receive financial backing, driven by the launch of a $3 million sandbox fund from Lehi-based Philo Ventures.
Utah Tech University, Utah Community Credit Union ink $7M partnership
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 28 - 2:10 p.m.
Four days after his inauguration, Utah Tech University President Shane Smeed on Tuesday signed a "transformative" $7 million partnership with Utah Community Credit Union.
Students apply real-world engineering for aerospace, defense at WSU
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 25 - 12:01 p.m.
Weber State University offers hands-on internships, giving students significant ownership of externally funded, real-world projects.
Utah's surprising new agricultural star and other noteable findings from new USU report
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 23 - 9:04 p.m.
There's a surprising new star in Utah's agricultural industry, and it might be sitting in a vase somewhere in your home.
Global conservation nonprofit partners with USU conservation institute with $100K investment
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 23 - 5:01 p.m.
Utah State University's Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air on Tuesday announced a $100,000 partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
Utah State University 'takes flight' with advanced airline pilot training program
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 23 - 9:10 a.m.
Utah State University is transforming aviation education with its newly upgraded advanced airline pilot training program, featuring a state-of-the-art Boeing 737 flight simulator.
Utah State University launches program to treat domestic violence offenders
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 19 - 8:10 p.m.
A new initiative at Utah State University is taking a different approach to addressing domestic violence by focusing on those who commit it.
BYU unveiled a 50-year-old time capsule for sesquicentennial. What did it find?
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 16 - 10:02 p.m.
As Brigham Young University celebrates its sesquicentennial year, the school opened a time capsule buried in the cornerstone of the Harold B. Lee Library. What was discovered?
Utah higher education institutions see record-breaking enrollment, completions in 2025
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 15 - 12:00 p.m.
Enrollment is growing across Utah's colleges and universities, according to recently released data.
Weber State enrollment up from Weber, Morgan, Davis counties after start of admission program
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 14 - 8:05 a.m.
Weber State enrollment from Weber, Morgan and Davis counties has jumped 3% since the launch of an automatic admission program geared to high school seniors.
Campus bash: The University of Utah's celebrating its 175th birthday — and you're invited
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 12 - 7:12 a.m.
A proper "Dodransbicentennial" calls for a party, right? That's why the University of Utah is inviting the public to its 175th anniversary celebration on Oct. 16 starting at 5 p.m.
Plan to turn old store into off-campus student housing clears Salt Lake commission
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 11 - 10:03 a.m.
Developers received the green light on a plan to turn an old office supply commercial space between downtown and the University of Utah into an off-campus student housing hub.
Report: Ignore the national polls — record numbers of Utahns earn college degrees in 2025
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 11 - 7:15 a.m.
Apparently, education-minded Utahns are ignoring the polls. The state reportedly saw a 26% increase in awards and a 22% increase in graduates since 2021, a new report said.
BYU approves plans to rebuild aging administration building
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 12:00 p.m.
The university announced this week it has approved plans to rebuild the existing Abraham O. Smoot Administration Building, which was scheduled to be demolished by the end of the year.
Southern Utah University selected to be Utah's second official Peace Corps Prep university
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 6:17 a.m.
Southern Utah University last month announced it has been selected as an official Peace Corps Prep university, becoming the Beehive State's second such institution and only one in southern Utah.
