Colleges + Universities
Kennedy Camarena
Police arrest man after he allegedly ran from officers at the U of U
A man allegedly ran from police after officers received reports of him making threatening comments about a weapon at the University of Utah.1 year ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
BYU greenhouse design provides fresh produce year-round for homeless center
Innovative greenhouse designs by BYU students are being used to reduce food insecurity during the winter months at a local food center.1 year ago
Diana Jones
Interim president named at Utah State University
The interim president appointment comes after USU announced that current USU president, Elizabeth R. Cantwell is leaving.1 year ago
Mitch Harper, KSL Sports
BYU Athletic Director Tom Holmoe to retire after 2024-25 season
PROVO, Utah – It’s the end of an era for BYU athletics as Tom Holmoe is set to retire after the 2024-25 season. Holmoe announced the decision on Tuesday. The former BYU football defensive back has been BYU’s athletic director for 20 years. BYU’s athletic season concludes this May. Breaking: BYU announces that AD Tom Holmoe […]1 year ago
Carlysle Price
USU President announces departure, becomes first woman president at Washington State University
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah State University President Elizabeth R. Cantwell has announced her departure from USU and has accepted a position out of state. The Utah Board of Higher Education released a statement Thursday announcing Cantwell’s departure, and said she has accepted a position as president of Washington State University. Cantwell is set to […]1 year ago
Sam Herrera
Weber State launches new program with emphasis on mental health
Students at Weber State now have the chance to pursue a degree with an emphasis on becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.2 years ago
Verl Johansen
Weber State leads the nation in high schoolers taking concurrent enrollment classes
Weber State University officials said they have over 16-thousand students taking concurrent enrollment classes.2 years ago
Jacob Freeman
Arrest made after USU hazmat evacuation
One person has been arrested after a "hazmat situation" at Utah State University dormitory on Thursday night.2 years ago
Carlysle Price & Mary Culbertson
Chemical spill forces evacuation in Utah State University student housing
A student dorm at Utah State University was evacuated Thursday night due to a “hazmat situation.”2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Utah House speaker outlines his goals for Utah’s education ahead of 2025 legislative session
With the upcoming legislative session, Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said Utah's education is a top priority. He has a few goals.2 years ago
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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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. 11.2 years 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."2 years ago
