Higher Education

The northern Utah school said seven staff and about 80 student or part-time positions have been impacted.

A limited review from the state finds that USU’s board of trustees “may not be providing sufficient oversight", possibly leading to a full audit.

In other news, the University of Utah may soon cut over 80 programs as part of budget cuts from the state legislature. And, a fast-moving fire in Summit County has forced camping evacuations.

After the passing of House Bill 265, universities across Utah have been obligated to cut costs wherever possible. Students at Utah State University are concerned about their administration’s choices.

In other news, Weber State University is freezing tuition and fees for its associate degree students. And, Provo is considering how much to charge its highest water users to encourage reduced use.

In other news, a rural Utah community is celebrating finally getting access to running water. And, graduation celebrations honoring diverse communities are largely absent in Utah this year.

Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern and Courtney Tanner discuss the latest news, including Planned Parenthood closing two Utah clinics after President Trump cut federal reproductive health funds.

As a result of Utah's largest education budget cut in a decade, Utah State University's Eastern campus loses their theater program.

The decision comes just days after Utah State University announced its own program cuts. In other news, the Salt Lake City Marathon is happening this weekend, bringing hundreds of road closures.

The northern Utah school is the first in the state to list specific majors, certificates or emphases on the chopping block.