Federal Funding in Utah’s Public Education: A Strategic Investment in Essential Programs
The One Big Thing While making up just 7% of Utah’s education budget, federal dollars strategically target critical...
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Federal Research Funding Fuels Utah’s Innovation Ecosystem to Record Levels
One Big Thing Utah received a historic $4.4 billion in federal research funding in 2023, powering innovation across...
Weber State’s MARS Center: Leading the Future of Advanced Manufacturing
One big thing Weber State University’s MARS Center (Miller Advanced Research and Solutions Center) is revolutionizing advanced manufacturing...
Weber State bucks higher ed criticism with innovation
The big picture: While many universities face backlash over campus unrest and costs, Weber State University is earning...
Speaker Schultz: Expanding work-based learning for Utah students
Why it matters: A proposed grant program would create more “catalyst centers” across Utah, giving high school students...
Speaker Schultz leads charge to strengthen election security
One big thing: Utah Speaker Mike Schultz is focused on increasing the security of and confidence in Utah’s...
Weber State energy engineering program could transform Utah’s future
The big picture: As Utah’s energy demands grow, Weber State University is pioneering a revolutionary approach to energy...
Utah House speaker targets higher ed reform, aims to cut admin costs
Why it matters: Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz is pushing for a significant overhaul of higher education to...
Utah Colleges Make Higher Ed Automatic
One big thing Three northern Utah institutions of higher education have launched a direct admission program for 10,000-plus...
Data drives success in education and business
One big thing: Great data is crucial for informed decision-making in both education and business, leading to growth...