Research brief examines Utah’s approaching college-age population decline and opportunities to strengthen higher education for the future.

2025-2026 statewide assessment results in Utah show English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics recovery accelerating, and science results reaching record highs.

Amara at Coral Canyon will offer 212 new single-family homes, the result of collaboration between Cole West, Washington City and SITLA.

New extended-stay hotel marks the brand’s continued expansion, bringing a first-of-its-kind LivSmart Studios experience to the western United States.

Six-time entrepreneur Frank Addante’s new company gives each user their own digital twin, not just an assistant, and private memory graph across phone, text, email, voice, web and app.

Newmark Mountain West, the leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage in the Intermountain Region, releases Intermountain West Single-Tenant Cap Rate Analysis: Fast Food, analyzing how cap rates for fast food net-lease assets have changed since 2019 across state lines, between competing brands, and at different points in a lease term, while also examining foot traffic, retailer earnings, and the 10-year Treasury yield.

The University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business announced a $7.5 million commitment from the Cumming Foundation to establish the Ian M. Cumming Endowed Dean at the Eccles School.

James Long and Stan Synkoski of Utah-based Applebee’s franchise group receive national honor from International Franchise Association in Washington, D.C.

Pave America LLC (Pave America), the nation’s leading provider of paving and concrete maintenance services, is proud to announce the acquisition of Ridge Rock, Inc. (Ridge Rock), a premier pavement repair and maintenance provider based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Existing NetDocuments plugin becomes available through OpenAI plugin library, bringing governed legal context directly into ChatGPT.

Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for August 2026 increased an estimated 1.2% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 20,600 jobs since August 2025.

A new statewide declaration celebrates Utah-grown and Utah-made ag and food products and the people behind them.

State, county, housing, and behavioral health leaders gathered to celebrate the opening of KWB Apartments, a new permanent supportive housing community that will provide 67 apartments for 71 individuals exiting long-term homelessness and living with serious mental illness.

Acquisition supports MotionOps’ continued investment in integrated customer communication for field service businesses.

Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital celebrated the expansion of its Cancer Center multidisciplinary clinic, marking a significant investment in cancer care for patients across Southern Utah and surrounding communities.

Utah Global Diplomacy and Utah Chamber Music Festival bring together musicians, diplomats and cultural leaders to explore music as a powerful tool for diplomacy.

The Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development approval of two new productions for state film incentives.

TheLANA, Cole West’s first community in Provo, offers 32 thoughtfully designed townhomes with convenient access to BYU, downtown and I-15.

Community leaders, elected officials and supporters celebrated the start of vertical construction in Utah County’s new urban core.

Newmark Mountain West, the leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage in the Intermountain Region, is excited to announce Burlington opening its first location in Eastern Idaho.