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House passes bill cracking down on 'ghost students' stealing financial aid
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 11 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
The House passed a bill led by Utah Rep. Burgess Owens looking to crack down on so-called "ghost students," by a bipartisan vote on Thursday.
University of Utah to build 46-acre medical campus at The Point development
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated June 10 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah board of trustees on Wednesday approved a land purchase agreement with the Point development in Draper to construct a "full-scale hospital."
Navajo Mountain High School gets high-speed internet in landmark milestone
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 9 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Navajo Mountain High School last week celebrated the completed buildout of a 200-mile high-speed, fiber connectivity network for the school, marking a historic milestone of bringing high-speed internet to every public school in Utah.
Southern Utah University, State Bank of Southern Utah ink 15-year partnership
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 8 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah University last week announced a 15-year sponsorship with State Bank of Southern Utah, providing millions to the institution and giving its event center a new name.
Here's what Utahns need to know about significant student loan changes set to take effect in July
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 8 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
Significant changes to federal student loan laws enacted through the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are set to take effect on July 1, with major shakeups for both current borrowers and those looking to apply.
BYU student builds AI-powered resale app
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted June 8 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
A Brigham Young University student built and launched an app called ResalePal, designed to help users quickly figure out how much their items are worth and take the guesswork out of pricing.
Utah's startup culture is thriving. So why are some college programs showing decline?
Aleigha Marie McDonough, KSL | Posted June 7 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Entrepreneurship in Utah and across the United States has remained strong in recent years, but the latest statistics show a slight decrease in participation in Utah's collegiate entrepreneurial programs.
Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Classrooms are preparing for a major shift in how artificial intelligence is used, with a new partnership bringing Google Gemini for Education into public schools next school year.
University of Utah climbing team wins national championship fifth consecutive year
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 4 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah climbing team can safely be considered a dynasty after winning the USA Climbing Collegiate National Championships for the fifth year in a row.
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
What began as an ordinary school assembly turned into a moment 11-year-old Kendalyn Illu will never forget.
Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 3 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Fourteen Olympians and Paralympians visited students at South Jordan Elementary as they participated in field day on Wednesday.
Congressional committee examines higher education's role in teaching students to use AI
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 3 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens asked several education experts about the impacts artificial technology will have on college students during a hearing in Washington on Wednesday.
Ghost students steal identities, financial aid, then disappear. Burgess Owens wants to stop them
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 3 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
"Ghost students" are stealing identities, enrolling in schools to qualify for federal financial aid, then disappearing once they pocket the cash.
'A night with a survivor': Rival Idaho students set aside differences to learn about the Holocaust
David George, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 1 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Over a hundred students and community members gathered in the Rigby High School Auditorium recently for a conversation with Holocaust survivor and diarist Peter Feigl.
Rock band class changes lives for students at Diamond Ridge High School
Deanie Wimmer and Ray Boone, KSL | Posted June 1 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story
The high school band at Diamond Ridge High School might not be what comes to mind when you think of a traditional high school band.
Waterford School evacuated after threat, police say
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated May 29 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Waterford School was evacuated Friday after a threat was called into the school, Sandy police said.
New Lehi community tackles housing affordability, childhood literacy
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 28 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Holbrook Farms resident Marie Wanlass said she had no idea a literacy center would be built in her community, but she was excited for it during the grand opening on Thursday.
Conan O'Brien to speak at Harvard commencement amid university's ongoing battle with Trump
Michael Casey, Associated Press | Posted May 28 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
Comedian and television host Conan O'Brien will entertain Harvard University graduates at their commencement Thursday, at a time when the Ivy League school is in the crosshairs of the Trump administration.
