The newest president of Utah’s largest university wants even more students enrolled. Here’s his plan.

Date:

September 21, 2026

At nearly 49,000 students, Utah Valley University already has the biggest enrollment of any public school in the state.

It’s equivalent to roughly the population of Saratoga Springs and about half the size of Provo. But new President Jon Anderson wants even more.

And he’s specifically looking to residents in Utah County who might be open to higher education as he sets his sights on growth.

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The newest president of Utah’s largest university wants even more students enrolled. Here’s his plan.

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