Utah State University Names Brad Mortensen New President

UBHE names Brad L. Mortensen as USU’s 18th president

The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously named soon-to-be former-President of Weber State University Brad L. Mortensen as Utah State University’s 18th president during its meeting held in the Taggart

Proud Aggie: Brad Mortensen named Utah State University's 18th president

A Utah State alum, Mortensen has served as president of Weber State University since 2019.

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.

Utah State University names Brad Mortensen new president

Utah State University alum Brad L. Mortensen was unanimously selected as the school's new president by the Utah Board of Higher Education.

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 …