Colleges + Universities
Curt Gresseth
How to take a big bite out of tuition costs in Utah
The University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah University and Salt Lake Community College are all seeking approval for tuition increases for next year. But colleges and universities in the state offer tuition benefits for employees, spouse and dependent children under 26.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Utah’s public universities seek approval for tuition hikes
The University of Utah and several other public universities are asking the Board of Higher Education to approve tuition hikes for next year.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
University of Utah indefinitely pauses SAT and ACT admissions requirements
The University of Utah paused its SAT and ACT requirements two years ago, but the policy has now been extended indefinitely.3 years ago
Britt Johnson
Utah out-paces most of the country in college enrollment
Utah had a 4.3% college enrollment growth for Fall 2023 and is the second highest in the country. Montana is in first place with 7.1% growth.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Policy brief shows higher education benefits for individuals, communities
According to the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, economic data shows that the completion of higher education benefits individuals and their communities.3 years ago
Adam Small
Bill to block public access to NIL contracts advances in Utah Legislature
Rep. Jordan Teuscher says student-athlete NIL contracts should stay private because they don't involve government entities.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Gov. Cox signs bathroom and diversity bills into law
The bathroom and diversity bills moved quickly through the Utah House and Senate, though the bathroom bill saw multiple revisions.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Professor sues University of Utah for reverse discrimination
Dr. Wyatt Felt claims the school passed him over for a professor job in the Mechanical Engineering Department because of the school's diversity initiatives.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
University of Utah introducing Viewpoint Representation and Expression Task Force
The U wants to make sure that it is welcoming to all voices. The Viewpoint Representation & Expression Task Force will work to do just that.3 years ago
Waverly Golden
Mayor Wilson calls for rejection of two bills passed by Utah House
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson issued a statement concerning two bills introduced this legislative session.3 years ago
Tim Vandenack and Carter Williams, KSL.com
University of Utah to drop ‘diversity statements’ on job postings
Utah lawmakers say they are fine-tuning new legislative proposals aimed at curtailing the types of statements from being included in job listings.3 years ago
By Matt Egan, CNN
Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns after plagiarism and campus antisemitism accusations
Gay acknowledged the short length of her tenure, writing: “When my brief presidency is remembered, I hope it will be seen as a moment of reawakening ..."3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
A look into the surgeon general’s efforts against loneliness epidemic
Following the issuance of a public health warning about loneliness, the surgeon general has been visiting college campuses to promote social connection.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Rabbi on Harvard president’s statement: “it’s the wrong apology”
Rabbi Brad Hirschfield joined KSL NewsRadio's Inside Sources to talk about the Harvard president's apology for statements made during a December 5 congressional hearing.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
PBS, Amplify Utah join forces to begin college media collaborative
PBS Utah and Amplify Utah have teamed up to present the first college media collaborative in Utah.3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Expert says interpreting Cox’s directive to Utah’s university presidents will be difficult
Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued a directive that Utah's university presidents should not make political statements.3 years ago
Sam Herrera
Utah Board of Higher Education’s free speech resolution won’t eliminate political opinions on campus, expert says
Any public Utah college must commit to neutrality following the free speech resolution. But it doesn't apply to indivuduals.3 years ago
Kristine Weller
The college enrollment gender gap: What’s it like in Utah?
Women across the U.S. continue to outnumber men when it comes to college enrollment and getting a degree. Is it the same in Utah?3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Influencer degree: the latest trend in higher education
As the education landscape evolves, it raises questions about the value of traditional degrees compared to a four-year influencer degree.3 years ago
Nikki Carvajal and Katie Lobosco, CNN
President Biden cancels another $9 billion in student loan debt
The cancellations announced Wednesday come through three different existing debt relief programs that have been plagued with problems in the past.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris and Samantha Herrera
Is an Irish university’s influencer degree counter intuitive?
An Irish university's influencer degree will offer students the chance to turn a hobby into a career, according the school.3 years ago
Derrick Jones
Student loan repayments set to resume: what you need to know
The restart of student loan payments looms after a pause in March 2020, these payments are set to resume in October.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute takes students ideas to real life
The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah brings together 6,000 students from freshmen to Ph.D. candidates each year.3 years ago
