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Utah Tech highlights polytechnic growth, innovation plaza and community partnerships
Summary
Utah Tech University presented enrollment growth, student engagement programs and community-facing initiatives including the Atwood Innovation Plaza and an Innovation District; the university also described the incarcerated-youth higher-education program and rotating community events to recruit students.
Interim President Courtney White told the committee Utah Tech (formerly Dixie State) has experienced rapid growth and emphasized the university's polytechnic, workforce-driven mission. White said Utah Tech recorded its largest student body in history this fall while maintaining the lowest tuition among state universities.
Why it matters: White described Utah Tech's dual mission (certificate/associate and bachelor's pathways), a polytechnic focus on experiential, STEM and workforce-linked learning, and community engagement…
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