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Utah Colleges Face $65 Million Budget Cuts Ahead

6/8/2025

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Utah's public colleges and universities are bracing for a staggering $65 million in budget cuts over the next three years, as HB 265 shifts funds to high-demand programs. Institutions must strategize to cut courses and jobs while channeling resources into vital fields like engineering, healthcare, and AI. The Utah Board of Higher Education has greenlit these plans, awaiting final legislative approval.

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Utah's public colleges and universities are bracing for a staggering $65 million in budget cuts over the next three years, as HB 265 shifts funds to high-demand programs. Institutions must strategize to cut courses and jobs while channeling resources into vital fields like engineering, healthcare, and AI. The Utah Board of Higher Education has greenlit these plans, awaiting final legislative approval.