universities

Utah just flipped the college admission game upside down with its shiny new “Admit Utah” program. Picture this: you’re a high school senior in Utah, and instead of nervously biting your nails waiting for that dreaded rejection letter, you’re guaranteed a spot in one of the state’s public universities, colleges, or tech schools. Yes, guaranteed. No, this is...

Dixie State University and Southern Utah University have both announced plans to resume in-person classes this fall.  Both schools say they will implement guidelines for social distancing, face coverings, coronavirus testing and contact tracing by the time students return.  ...

The Utah System of Higher Education says all public colleges and universities in the state will postpone or cancel their Spring commencement ceremonies.  The body said the decision was made to protect communities and follow guidelines to limit the size of crowds at gatherings.  ...

The Utah Senate has given final approval to legislation that would put Utah's public colleges and universities under one governing board.  Senate Bill 111 would create the Utah Board of High Education in place of the State Board of Regents and the Technical Colleges Board of Trustees.  Re ...