Education

‘Impermissible’: Utah public universities can’t be sanctuary campuses, higher ed boss says

Courtney Tanner — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Utah’s top higher education leader says it is “impermissible” for any public college or university in the state to designate itself a “sanctuary campus” — a label that indicates a school’s promise to protect immigrant students from deportation.

BYU’s School of Medicine now has an opening date. Here’s when students can apply.

Courtney Tanner — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:54:15 +0000

Brigham Young University’s much-anticipated medical school now has an opening date — and students hoping to be part of its inaugural class will be able to apply stat.

Utah State Board of Education election 2026: What you need to know about all 8 state school board races

Carmen Nesbitt — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Eight different Utah state school board seats are up for grabs this November, but four races have already been decided. Here's a breakdown.

The University of Utah has a new master plan for campus construction over the next decade. Here’s a look.

Courtney Tanner — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The University of Utah has a new master plan to guide how its 1,500-acre campus expands over the next decade — juggling sustainable water use, open space, student needs and parking demands.

Utah State Board of Education District 8: Nicole McDermott faces off with Araueni Olivares

Carmen Nesbitt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Note to readers • Click here to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.

Utah State Board of Education District 7: Incumbent Erin Longacre faces off with James Martin

Carmen Nesbitt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Note to readers • Click here to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.

Utah State Board of Education District 1: Jennie Earl faces off against Cathy Callow-Heusser

Carmen Nesbitt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Note to readers • Click here to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.

Utah State Board of Education District 11: Tracy Nuttall faces off with Lacey Peterson

Carmen Nesbitt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Note to readers • Click here to find an interactive map where you can enter your address to see all the races on your ballot that have a voter guide from The Salt Lake Tribune.