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Utah System of Higher Education Receives National Exceptional Agency Award

By Tess Roundy · July 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Utah System of Higher Education has been honored with the 2026 Exceptional Agency Award. The recognition was presented by the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association.

Key takeaways

  • The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association presented the 2026 Exceptional Agency Award to USHE on July 14.
  • The award recognizes USHE's commitment to students, state stability, and the state's future.
  • The recognition highlights Utah's success through innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.

The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) received national recognition on July 14 when the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) presented its 2026 Exceptional Agency Award to the organization.

According to the announcement, the award recognizes USHE's continued commitment to students, institutional stability, and the future of the state.

The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association, which advocates for excellence in university and collegiate governance, noted that peers look to Utah's success. This success is described as being fueled by innovation, collaboration, and efficiency.

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