Listen "February 2024 Newsmaker Breakfast: The Value of Higher Education"
Episode Synopsis
Economic data make abundantly clear that post-secondary education improves lives and supports civil society. Higher educational attainment correlates strongly with increased employment, earnings, and upward mobility, all while supporting civil society through increased voter participation, volunteerism, and more.On February 14, Utah’s university leadership explored the vital importance of Utah’s public system of higher education to the state economy. We were joined by the University of Utah President Taylor Randall, Utah State President Elizabeth Cantwell, Weber State University President Brad Mortensen, and Davis Technical College President Darin Brush.The Gardner Institute also released a technical brief on education's contributions to Utah’s economic dynamism.Gardner Institute Director Natalie Gochnour moderated the conversation. Panelists: University of Utah President Taylor Randall Utah State University President Elizabeth Cantwell Davis Technical College President Darin Brush Weber State University President Brad Mortensen
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