Colleges + Universities
Alton Barnhart
University of Utah student dies in Hawaii falling off trail, police say
Tiare Couto, a 19-year-old University of Utah student died in Hawaii early New Year's Day after police say she fell off a trail.3 days ago
Clayre Scott
Weber State University expanding initiative to give students free textbooks
Weber State University is expanding an initiative to give students access to free textbooks.3 days ago
Britt Johnson
Food pantries added to Utah colleges as inflation impacts students
Many Utah colleges have added food pantries to their campuses to help students as inflation has impacted them.17 days ago
Tammy Kikuchi
New plan reduces course hours for Utah public colleges and universities
State lawmakers have reduced the required number of general education hours for students at Utah public colleges and universities.1 month ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah’s higher education budget will see some changes in 2025
The $178.3 million allocated for Utah's higher education system in the governor's proposed budget would come with some strings attached.1 month ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Gov. Cox, others, ask USU to intervene in athlete’s lawsuit over volleyball player
Eleven college volleyball players claim a San Jose State player is transgender and should be declared ineligible for the Mountain West Conference tournament.2 months ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
BYU nursing school error sends both acceptance and rejection letters to all applicants
Hundreds of BYU students were confused after an error by the College of Nursing sent both acceptance and rejection letters to all applicants.2 months ago
Jason Swensen, Deseret News
Utah’s public colleges may face budget cuts in 2025
A struggle pitting Utah state lawmakers against higher education leaders could be developing in the weeks leading up to the 2025 legislative general session.2 months ago
LINDSAY AERTS, KSL TV
‘It’s a game changer,’ says beneficiary of money Amendment B will bring
It's all but certain Utah voters will pass Amendment B, and some of the beneficiaries are calling it a game changer for education.2 months ago
Mariah Maynes
Student teacher stipend could help college students pay bills
During the 2024 legislative session, Utah lawmakers approved funding to give student teachers a stipend while they complete their degree.3 months ago
Josuee Sanchez
Utah Valley University hits fall enrollment record
Utah Valley University enrollment hit a record high with 46,000 students enrolling this semester. 4,000 are first-time students.3 months ago
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports
BYU Football makes jump in latest AP Top 25 poll
The week nine AP Top 25 poll produced a two-spot leap for BYU football. BYU is now ranked No. 11.3 months ago
Emma Keddington
A Woman’s View: Is college worth it anymore?
KSL NewsRadio's Amanda Dickson asked three guests whether or not it's worth it to get a college degree on her podcast "A Woman's View."3 months ago
Emma Keddington
More people are enrolling in college this year than last year
College enrollment numbers have significantly increased from last year, with the most drastic jump being in graduate school enrollment.3 months ago
Michele Rowe
Fighting Utah’s gang crime
Utah deals with gangs just like any other place, but the state has a few differences that makes fighting gang crime difficult.3 months ago
PETE IACOBELLI, AP Sports Writer
NCAA pilot study finds widespread social media harassment of athletes, coaches and officials
An NCAA study on social media abuse found nearly one in five posts were flagged by an AI-based algorithm for abuse.3 months ago
Josuee Sanchez
Study links obesity with diesel exhaust pollution
Researchers at Brigham Young University have been able to link diesel exhaust pollution to obesity through a study.3 months ago
Diana Jones
The new ‘simplified’ and ‘streamline’ way to guaranteed college admission
The Utah System of Higher Education launched a program for students called 'Admit Utah,' a guaranteed admissions initiative.3 months ago
KSL NewsRadio
USU volleyball joins growing list forfeiting San Jose State University games over transgender controversy
Two state university women's volleyball teams said they will not play San Jose State because one of the players is allegedly transgender.3 months ago
Michele Rowe
Republicans and Democrats encourage college students to vote this November
Here's what Utah's Republican and Democratic parties are doing to encourage college students to vote in the November election.4 months ago
Michele Rowely, Amie Schaeffer KSL NewsRadio
Rep. Owens chairs hearing on “botched” FAFSA rollout
SALT LAKE CITY — A House subcommittee chaired by Utah Rep. Burgess Owens, R-UT on Tuesday morning focused on problems with last fall’s FAFSA rollout. In 2020, the bipartisan FAFSA Simplification Act was passed to help make financial aid easier to access. The new program cut the number of application questions from over 100 to […]4 months ago
STEVE BARTLE, KSL Sports
After big wins Utah moves up, BYU cracks the top 25
The BYU Cougars cracked the AP's Top 25 poll after a big win against No. 13 Kansas State. They are now ranked No. 22.4 months ago
DEBBIE WORTHEN AND CARLYSLE PRICE, KSL TV
University of Utah warns of stalker who allegedly followed students into dorms
University of Utah police urge students to look out for one another, and to stop if someone is in trouble.4 months ago
