Colleges + Universities
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Utah State University facing audit on former president’s spending, leadership concerns
The Utah Legislative Audit Subcommittee on Tuesday voted unanimously to conduct an audit of Utah State University's governance and procurement process.11 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Students and faculty at University of Utah can now open carry with a permit
A new law in effect in 2025 allows someone with a concealed-carry permit to open carry on the U of U campus.12 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Salt Lake City passes new ordinance seeking to crack down on unruly parties
Salt Lake police issued 46 loud party citations last year, which was nearly twice as many as in 2023 and about five times as many as they handed out in 2022, according to data outlined in a city memo.12 months ago
Becky Bruce
University of Utah will cut 81 programs to align with state rules
The Board of Trustees at the University of Utah made the program cuts after of a state-mandated review to make college more efficient.12 months ago
Don Brinkerhoff
A study with ties to Utah Valley University is helping fuel a controversy over the age of the universe
A UVU scientist is helping to more accurately answer a question about how the universe expands.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Utah State University to offer conflict resolution classes as part of general curriculum
The university's Heravi Peace Institute received a grant worth just under $750,000 to fund the classes.1 year ago
KSL Sports
Quarterback Jake Retzlaff to withdraw from BYU after fallout from civil lawsuit
"After a lot of prayer, reflection, and conversations with those I trust, I’ve made the difficult decision to officially withdraw from BYU and step away from the BYU Football program," Retzlaff said in a statement.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
USU to offer limited veteran-only housing to students
Starting this August, USU student veterans can apply to be in a veteran-only house with one or two others.1 year ago
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports
BYU QB Jake Retzlaff denies sexual assault allegations in response to civil lawsuit
Retzlaff was accused of sexual assault in May, but has not been charged with a crime,1 year ago
Christopher Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
Unemployment among young college graduates outpaces overall US joblessness rate
The overall U.S. unemployment rate is considered low at 4.2%, but the rate for young people graduating this spring is 5.8%.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
‘I was scared’: U of U student Caroline Dias Goncalves releases statement, describes ICE detention
Caroline Dias Goncalves described her weeks in ICE detention and thanked her friends and family.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson
ICE secretly obtained info from law enforcement chat before detaining U. student in Colorado, sheriff says
The Mesa County Sheriff's Office alleges ICE agents obtained information illegally about a University of Utah student before arresting her in Colorado.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
College vaping linked to higher rates of alcohol abuse, USU researcher says
The conclusion about vaping and alcohol use comes after a four-year study using a unique research method.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
U of U opens St. George campus to address rural doctor shortage
Utah's rural doctor shortage, which is the worst in the country, prompted the University of Utah to open a new campus in St. George.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson and Verl Johansen, KSLNewsRadio
Russian government blacklists BYU, making affiliation with the school ‘dangerous’ in the country
Brigham Young University history professor Jeffrey Hardy awoke to shocking news — the Russian government had blacklisted his employer.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
University of Utah staffers speaks out after school announces partnership with Israeli university
A group of faculty, staff and students are petitioning against the University of Utah after the school signed a partnership with an Israeli university.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
University officials in Utah have close eye on potential Pell Grant changes
A proposed change to the federal Pell Grant system could impact thousands of Utah students.1 year ago
Britt Johnson
UVU engineering students pioneer fuel-saving tech for aircraft taxiing
To combat issues with aircraft taxiing, UVU students designed a device that can pull planes without the use of the pilot or engines which could save airlines millions of dollars.1 year ago
Josuee Sanchez
New U of U textbook program aims to save students money
A new U of U textbook program aims to cut the average cost of books in half for undergraduate students.1 year ago
Associated Press
Federal officials to vet social media accounts of visa applicants heading to Harvard
Federal officials are set to start reviewing the social media accounts of visa applicants who plan to attend, work at or visit Harvard University.1 year ago
Associated Press
How the Trump administration’s move will affect Harvard’s international students
President Donald Trump's administration escalated its standoff with Harvard University on Thursday, revoking the school's ability to enroll international students.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Are alpacas the key to fighting diseases like dementia and cancer?
Utah State University researchers are studying the unique immune systems of alpacas in fighting diseases.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Here’s how a school district is helping students prepare for their career
A new report highlights the ten worst-paying college degrees, right as college graduates are about to enter the workforce. Here's what a local school district is doing to help students prepare.1 year ago
