Curriculum on Western civilization, Christianity’s rise doesn’t make sense at all schools, Utah higher ed commissioner says

“I don’t think this pilot makes sense systemwide,” said Commissioner Geoff Landward about SB334.

(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. The commissioner spoke on Thursday, March 27, 2025, about SB334, a bill reframing general education classes — starting with a pilot at Utah State University.

Curriculum on Western civilization, Christianity’s rise doesn’t make sense at all schools, Utah higher ed commissioner says

“I don’t think this pilot makes sense systemwide,” said Commissioner Geoff Landward about SB334.

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