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The U.S. Department of Education’s rollout of an updated student aid application promised to make the process easier. But riddled with problems, the number of completed applications have dropped.

A new report by the University of Utah’s Kem C Gardner Policy Institute says college grads out-earn, enjoy greater economic stability and have better health outcomes than those who don’t pursue higher education.

While Utah’s Governor says diversity is a “worthy goal,” he believes university efforts have fueled identity politics and stifled intellectual diversity.

It’s the first time two Utah higher education institutions have come together to open one campus, Salt Lake Community College President Deneece Huftalin said.

Reading, writing and arithmetic will always be important in K-12 education. But sitting in class for six hours a day doesn’t always keep students interested. One thing that might? Job training.

A college degree is often touted as the way to get ahead — a ticket to the middle class. But for many college hopefuls, knocking out all those classes can feel daunting to complete all at once.

A group of retired University of Utah professors are setting up booths around campus to lend students a listening ear and some advice.

They examine colleges’ ability to boost economic mobility, updating long-standing methods that emphasized things like reputation and prestige.

Officials hope the new school will make it easier for more students to take college courses while still in high school.

A new report shows about 20% fewer Utah students from low-income families attend and complete college than their wealthier peers.

The latest Utah news from Monday evening, Oct. 25, 2021.

New research on Utah’s higher education system is pointing out ways the state can improve its low college graduation rate.Utah is 39th in the nation when…