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Former USU president likely broke Utah law with spending and contract awards, state audit says

Auditors point to “severe noncompliance” under Utah State University President Elizabeth “Betsy” Cantwell.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Then-Utah State University President Elizabeth Cantwell speaks during her investiture ceremony at Utah State University in Logan on Friday, April 12, 2024. Cantwell stepped down after 18 months on the job; her spending in the position has since been questioned. A state audit released Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 detailed her expenditures.