Utah Board Begins Search for Utah State University President

The Utah Board of Higher Education has formed a nine-member committee to lead the search for Utah State University's next president, emphasizing the university's mission as Utah's land- and space-grant institution with a focus on student-centered education, research, and community engagement. Co-chaired by Board Vice Chair Steve Neeleman and USU Trustee David Huntsman, the committee includes representatives from the Board of Higher Education, USU trustees, faculty, staff, students, administration, alumni, and community members. The search aims to find a leader whose vision and values align with Utah State's ethos of learning, discovery, and service, especially as the university navigates significant challenges and opportunities. To attract a broad and high-quality pool of candidates, the process will be conducted confidentially in accordance with recently passed Higher Education Hiring Amendments (SB 282). The committee will work with AGB Search to develop a position announcement, review applications, and recommend finalists to the Utah Board of Higher Education for the final selection. Public input is invited through a dedicated feedback portal to help guide the search.