Utah Education News

Utah students wanted a say in classroom AI rules. Now they're getting it

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah students are already using AI to study, code and complete schoolwork. Two high school seniors say students should have a voice in the rules shaping how those tools are used.

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Preclinical research at BYU may lead to development of low-cost immunotherapy

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at BYU are investigating a new immunotechnology called MOTO-CAR, which can genetically engineer immune cells that penetrate solid tumors and attacks the tumor cells.

What new earnings data reveals about Utah's college grads vs. Utah's high school grads

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's "college credentials-vs-high school diploma earnings ratio" is notably higher than the national average of outcomes, according to data released this week by the HEA Group.

Race for Campus Safety draws record turnout as awareness of relationship violence grows

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 800 people participated Saturday in the 2026 Race for Campus Safety at the University of Utah, marking the event's largest turnout since it began in 2022.

Dartmouth provost resigns following accusations he used artificial intelligence for writing

Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top administrator at Dartmouth College has resigned after a faculty committee found he used artificial intelligence to shape his writing, including in a guest column in The Washington Post on AI cheating.

New live mascot to bring additional Aggie spirit at Utah State University

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University has a new mascot, but this one is a live animal.

The goal of a goal: Special Olympics Unified Soccer unites hundreds of high schoolers

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of high school students spent their Thursday at America First Field, cheering on athletes competing in the sixth annual Special Olympics Unified Sports Soccer State Championships.

Here's how humanoid robots could fit into the future of defense, society

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University professor Mario Harper was on hand at the 47G Zero Gravity Summit Wednesday to showcase the potential of Dallas and Dallas II, two humanoid robots the university acquired from overseas.

Empty desks: Headcounts are down at several Utah colleges — but what about K-12 schools?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

As anticipated, fewer kids are attending Utah's public K-12 schools. The total enrollment in the Beehive State's elementary and secondary schools is down 2.4%.

Utah's annual Reading Marathon begins with kickoff event to promote childhood literacy

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

PBS Utah launched its 34th annual Reading Marathon with a kickoff event Saturday at the Salt Lake City Public Library.

Top education official warns against declaring the U. a 'sanctuary' campus for immigrant students

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A top education official warns against declaring the University of Utah a "sanctuary" campus for immigrant students, saying it would violate neutrality guidelines.

USU researchers tap machine learning, game cameras to inform recreation area management

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers at Utah State University's Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to combine run-of-the-mill game cameras and machine learning tools to answer some of the more pressing questions related to managing popular recreation sites.

Utah higher education institutions provide value, students leave money on table, economist says

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute hosted a panel discussion featuring a national economist focused on the shifting economics of higher education.

Audit: More accountability needed for tenured faculty at Utah higher education institutions

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative audit found that the current oversight of tenured faculty at Utah's public higher education institutions does little to ensure accountability, with some tenured professors described as "persistently poor" teachers.

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Weber State University reports record numbers in enrollment, degrees

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber State University leaders are touting record numbers in enrollment and degrees.

USU uses Roblox and Minecraft to reach potential students in the virtual world

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 19 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University is giving potential students a new way to experience campus through two popular video games.

Charter school planned near Mapleton public elementary sparks concerns over traffic, safety

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A charter school in the planning and permitting process in Mapleton is excited about a location that will help students spend more time outdoors, but community members are worried about the increased traffic it will bring outside their elementary school.

Orem Chinese-immersion students help welcome President Xi to US

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Six years after a class of 4th grade students wrote New Year's cards to President Xi Jinping, two of those students joined Utah's delegation last month in D.C. to welcome the Chinese president to the U.S.

New program looks to businesses to help fill K-3 literacy needs

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Literacy Match is a new program that uses philanthropic investments from businesses, foundations and community partners to help fund Utah's K–3 literacy needs.