These Utah lawmakers, including some Republicans, defended liberal arts during a debate over higher ed cuts

The arguments came as legislative leaders are pushing to cut $60 million from the state’s eight public colleges and universities with a focus on efficiency and workforce placement.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah System of Higher Education Commissioner Geoff Landward speaks about higher education and the Legislature at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Landward said he doesn't want the liberal arts to be targeted by budget cuts and program eliminations.

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These Utah lawmakers, including some Republicans, defended liberal arts during a debate over higher ed cuts

The arguments came as legislative leaders are pushing to cut $60 million from the state’s eight public colleges and universities with a focus on efficiency and workforce placement.

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