Colleges + Universities
Peter Johnston
Woolstenhulme steps down, interim commissioner in place at Utah Board of Education
Dave Woolstenhulme announced his decision to step down at the end of an emergency meeting of the Utah Board of Education.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
UVU President Astrid Tuminez on a more accessible higher education
Higher education is a very important part of many Utahn's lives. Many people are calling for higher education to become more accessible.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Meet the chinchilla kit born at the Natural History Museum of Utah
A chinchilla kit has been born at the Natural History Museum of Utah. The museum is asking for visitors help in naming the newborn kit.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Fan quake? Or earthquake? U of U fans go seismic at Rice Eccles
There was so much Utah excitement at Rice Eccles this week that a seismograph station registered a force similar to a small earthquake.3 years ago
Katie Lobosco, CNN
Student loan interest resumes Friday, payments restart in October
After several extensions by both the Trump and Biden administrations, the pause will finally expire this fall.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
How Utah colleges are working to improve student safety
Universities across the state are working to improve student safety on and off campus now that they are heading back to the classroom.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Amazon workers eligible for free tuition at UVU
Utah Valley University is partnering with Amazon to provide company employees free tuition, along with covering books and fees.3 years ago
Peter Johnston
University of Utah server outage: hospital back at full operations
The University of Utah hospital's IT system is back up and running after a server shutdown blacked out computers yesterday.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Changes to income-driven repayment plans make repayment easier, expert says
Changes to income-driven repayment plans could make it easier for borrowers to repay their federal student loans.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris and Lindsay Aerts
Senator proposing a different kind of change to DEI offices in Utah
NORTH OGDEN, Utah — A Utah representative is working on a new proposal involving diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI, programs after trying to strike them down last year. Sen. John Johnson, R-North Ogden, submitted a proposal last year that would eliminate DEI offices at several public universities across the state. His reasoning, at the time, […]3 years ago
Adam Small
Inmates at Utah State Prison graduate from college through SLCC program
The director of the program that brings college to prison inmates said he's hopeful the degrees will make a big difference for each person.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
University of North Carolina’s free tuition a band-aid solution to fixing unaffordable costs, expert says
College tuition costs are high across the country, and one school has announced it will offer free tuition for state residents.3 years ago
Clayre Scott
Former Aggie football player could face charges for violating protective order
Devoney Stanley could face additional jail time for violating a protective order against a woman he's convicted of sexually assaulting.3 years ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Does higher education have a spending problem?
According to one expert, there are things in higher education that aren't under universities' control that can force more spending.3 years ago
Arianne Brown for KSL.com
Southern Utah University freshman wins ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Southern Utah University freshman Kira Paskett wins "Wheel of Fortune." The game showS episode aired June 6.3 years ago
Sam Herrera
Navigating diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on college campuses
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across Utah are meant to create an equitable playing field, but some say we're doing it wrong.3 years ago
Waverly Golden
How colleges should balance free speech and controversial speakers
KSL at Night asks Weber State's Walker Institute director if free speech should be permitted on college campuses after Sen. Mike Lee spoke against student protesters.3 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
SLCC joins national trend of declining enrollment
Salt Lake Community College continues to see a decline in student enrollment. College enrollment rates are declining nationally.3 years ago
Sam Herrera
BYU announces new president
The appointed BYU president, C. Shane Reese, currently serves as BYU's academic vice president.3 years ago
Adam Small
Are more kids choosing apprenticeships over college?
According to The Wall Street Journal, apprenticeships have shot up 50% over the past decade. At the same time, college enrollment has dropped 15%.3 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Bill to prohibit ‘equity, and inclusivity’ offices in Utah education stalls
Senate Majority Leader Ann Millner, R-Ogden, said the diversity, equity, and inclusion in education issue should be studied.4 years ago
Christina Zdanowicz and David Williams, CNN
Here’s what we know about the Michigan State University shooting victims
Michigan State University identified the students killed Monday night as Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler and Allie Litzinger
College enrollment numbers dropping nationally, Utah’s solutions
A new study shows that across the nation, college and high education population and enrollment are dropping. Utah is also affected.4 years ago
