As of April 28, 21 international students at the University of Utah have had their visas reinstated. Four students have already left the country and will need to reapply at their local consulates and embassies for new visas. Early in April, university staff in International Student and Scholar Services discovered successive numbers of international students […]
Read MoreThis bill creates the One Utah Service Fellowship program, which will provide a living stipend and tuition award to Utah high school graduates who participate in an approved year-long service opportunity. Students will also receive apprenticeship opportunities, certification, and guidance on education. The legislature appropriated $1.3 million in ongoing funds and $2 million in one-time funds for […]
Read MoreThe so-called “Tenure Bill,” H.B. 438, requires the presidents of degree-granting institutions to make policies regarding tenure and annual post-tenure review and sets minimum requirements for those policies. Under this legislation, presidents are also required to make an annual report to the Utah Board of Education by Oct. 1 that includes information regarding post-tenure reviews from […]
Read MoreThis bill updates guidelines for the endorsement deals college student-athletes can sign in for the use of their “name, image and likeness,” or NIL. The legislation prohibits athletes from endorsing things like tobacco products, drugs, strip clubs, gambling, alcohol, or firearms “that the student-athlete cannot legally purchase.” Agreements for over $600 in value must be reviewed […]
Read MoreDuring the 2024 General Legislature, lawmakers adopted HB 261, “Equal Opportunity Initiatives,” prohibiting state higher education institutions from relying on certain individual characteristics in decisions regarding aspects of employment or education. The law, which Gov. Spencer Cox signed on Jan. 30, 2024 eliminates central offices dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion, and prohibits policies, procedures, practices, programs […]
Read MoreThis legislation restricts the “changing rooms” that people can use in public buildings, including on the University of Utah campus. A changing room is a space designated for multiple individuals to dress or undress in the same space, such as a dressing room, fitting room, locker room, or shower room. It does not include a […]
Read MoreThis bill prohibits state higher education from relying on certain individual characteristics in decisions regarding aspects of employment or education. It also eliminates central offices dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion, and prohibits policies, procedures, practices, programs or initiatives that are referred to as diversity, equity and inclusion. The law prohibits the use of diversity statements […]
Read MoreAfter S.B. 226: School of General Education Act failed in committee during the 2024 legislative session, the bill’s sponsor Rep. John Johnson, R- North Ogden, worked with leaders at Utah State University to draft S.B. 334. Passed during the 2025 legislative session, this bill will create a Center for Civic Excellence at USU, which will overhaul general education […]
Read MoreThis bill establishes a pilot project allowing the higher education institutions to manage and develop their own real estate assets. Subject to approval by governing bodies, under this bill the U will be allowed to generate additional revenue through developing and improving campus infrastructure without relying solely on state funding.
Read MoreAs a part of the state budget bill, the University of Utah School of Dentistry is directed to expand care to pregnant individuals and pediatric patients. In response to both industry and state leaders’ requests, the school will now provide high-quality dental services to all Medicaid patients. This expansion is projected to save the state approximately […]
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