Meet the new Utah State University president, who was selected in secret because of a new state law
The new leader may be familiar to many in the state.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Brad L. Mortensen, the new president of Utah State University, poses for a photo on the USU campus in Logan on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.
Courtney is a reporter at The Tribune, where she has worked since May 2016. She unwinds by fishing in the mountains far away from cell service. She’s a fan of bacon and Kevin Bacon.
Courtney is a reporter at The Tribune, where she has worked since May 2016. She unwinds by fishing in the mountains far away from cell service. She’s a fan of bacon and Kevin Bacon.