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Southern Utah University tells appropriations panel it is growing enrollment and seeks targeted capital and safety funding

Utah Legislature Higher Education Appropriation Subcommittee · January 26, 2026
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Southern Utah University told the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee that its enrollment has more than doubled since 2014, highlighted student supports and workforce programs, and requested new and ongoing funding including performance funding for campus safety and planning funds for a new engineering building.

Southern Utah University told the Utah Legislature’s Higher Education Appropriation Subcommittee on Jan. 26 that the regional institution has seen rapid enrollment growth and is seeking targeted state funding to support safety, workforce programs and campus expansion.

President Mindy Benson said SUU’s enrollment has “more than doubled since 2014,” and emphasized the university’s residential character and student supports. “Our students are the heart of what we do at SUU,” Benson said, noting retention around 72% and substantial use of campus services: “9,800 students took advantage of the Hope Food…

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