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Utah education leaders oppose proposed Constitutional amendment on state spending limitations

(Salt Lake City) -- Officials from both Public and Higher Education are expressing their concern today over House Joint Resolution 37 (HJR37) that proposes to amend the Utah Constitution by limiting legislative expenditures. This amendment would keep state appropriations to the amount spent in the preceding fiscal year, while adjusting any future spending based on inflation, deflation or change...

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Lawmaker promises changes to bill about career website

(Molly Farmer, Deseret News) -- A bill intended to better inform students of career opportunities  passed a Senate committee Wednesday with the understanding the sponsor will further incorporate programs already in place. SB305 would create a website and mobile application with information about the number of Utahns who graduate with degrees in various fields, how competitive...

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Tenure is being debated off, and on, campus

(Brian Maffly, Salt Lake Tribune) -- The University of Utah spent a lot of money to lure organic chemist Ryan Looper to Salt Lake City in 2007, setting him up with a lab to explore the potential of natural compounds for combatting cancer. He figures he should repay the state flagship by bringing in research grants...

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Utah Student Association hosts event for student government to talk with Legislators

SALT LAKE CITY – This Friday, student leaders from throughout Utah will gather at the State Capitol building for a discussion about budget cuts, tuition increases and other higher ed issues. Governor Herbert, Commissioner Sederburg and other public officials and Legislators will speak to student leaders at an event sponsored by the Utah Student Association from noon to 4...

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