This professor at Utah’s smallest public college won a big award while defending the arts against cuts
“We’d be foolish to ignore the arts,” said professor Brad Taggart.
(Brad Taggart) Pictured is Snow College arts professor Brad Taggart, who was named the 2026 Higher Educator of the Year by the Utah Art Education Association.
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.