Utah State University Names Brad Mortensen New President
Brad Mortensen, former Weber State president, is the first chosen under Utah’s secret hiring law amid budget cuts and scrutiny of past spending and leadership issues.
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Meet the new Utah State University president, who was selected in secret because of a new state law
The public wasn’t informed about any finalists or told about their experience or backgrounds. But the name of the new Utah State University leader may still be familiar to many.
A new president gets the job at Utah State — entirely behind closed doors
Utah State University has a new president. The hire might not be noteworthy to Idahoans — but the hiring process might be. Weber State University President Brad Mortensen will return to his alma mater, effective Nov. 10. The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Mortensen Thursday, bringing an end to a closed-door search. As the Salt Lake Tribune reported Thursday, Mortensen was the state’s first hire under a new law that makes pre…
Utah Board of Higher Education names Brad L. Mortensen president of Utah State University - Utah Policy
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Brad L. Mortensen, Ph.D., as the next president of Utah State University at its meeting today. With over two decades of experience in higher education, Mortensen brings a demonstrated focus on affordability, value and access. Mortensen will assume the position on November 10, 2025. With his transition to Utah State University, the Board will soon appoint an interim president and initiate a …
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