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91³Ô¹ÏÍø is One of Utah's Great University Options.

Jan 14, 2019

91³Ô¹ÏÍø has a unique history with Utah roots. Mike Leavitt, former Governor of Utah, and 18 other U.S. governors founded 91³Ô¹ÏÍø to expand access to higher education. At no other time in the history of higher education have the governors of several states joined together to create a university.

As a nonprofit, online university, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a convenient and cost-effective way for self-directed, hardworking Utah adults to earn a degree and get ahead. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø provides an education that’s based in real world competencies—the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.

In 2013, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø was honored in Fast Company’s annual Most Innovative Companies issue, ranking among leading businesses including Apple, Amazon, Google, and Target along with such rising newcomers as Square, Fab, and Tumblr.

In ranking 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, Fast Company notes that 91³Ô¹ÏÍø offers high-quality, accredited, affordable bachelor’s and master’s programs in teaching, health professions (including nursing), IT, and business. It highlights the fact that 91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s programs are developed with input from leading employers throughout the industry. And it emphasizes the ways 91³Ô¹ÏÍø uses innovative technologies to improve learning while keeping tuition low.

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See what 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has to offer Utah adults:

What prominent Utahns have said about 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Gary Herbert, Utah Governor
"For many Utahns, the dream of a college degree has been interrupted by life’s challenges, work, and family. That’s why I endorse 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, one of our great Utah universities. You can get back on the path to a college degree and you can do it online. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is an integral part of our higher education system in Utah, providing opportunities for thousands of our working adults to earn a high-quality degree at a price they can afford."

Harris Simmons, President and CEO, Chairman of the Board, Zions Bancorporation
"Zions Bank has been a long-time supporter of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, one of our great Utah universities. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is helping our employees earn high-quality degrees while working full-time and caring for their families. Because 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is competency-based, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates are well-prepared and highly valued by Zions Bank. In my experience I have found that 91³Ô¹ÏÍø graduates possess the leading edge business skills and technology proficiency that enables them to instantly add value."

Michael Leavitt, Former Utah Governor
"Utah has great options for higher education but not all students are the same. For many adults, a college education remains just a dream. That's why we created 91³Ô¹ÏÍø back in 1997 as a nonprofit Utah University. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is all online, and competency-based, making it ideal for rural students and for working adults who can't attend a traditional campus. At 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, you get a high quality degree on a schedule you control, at a price you can afford."

* The bachelor's and master's nursing degree programs at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791).

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