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Ogden, UT – In a landmark ruling on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby granted a preliminary injunction that allows foreign exchange students attending Utah high schools on F1 visas to participate in varsity sports without restrictions. The ruling directly challenges a policy implemented by the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), which had imposed limitations on the participation of F1 visa holders in high school athletics. The UHSAA’s controversial rule, amended in May 2024, had restricted F1 visa students from playing varsity sports without causing the entire team to lose eligibility for postseason play. Alternatively, students could compete at…

Ogden, UT – Utah’s university and college presidents are facing mounting pressure from lawmakers and state auditors to eliminate underperforming academic programs. Last session, state lawmakers granted these leaders the authority to make unilateral decisions about cutting programs that fail to meet certain standards, particularly those with low enrollment or graduation rates. A recent state audit, released last month, has further accelerated the call for action, urging administrators to act swiftly in order to save taxpayer dollars. The audit singled out programs that have consistently underperformed, highlighting those that attract few students or see low completion rates. It also pointed…