07/17/2026
Utah Valley University officially welcomes Jon Anderson, Ph.D., as its next president.
President Anderson brings a collaborative leadership style and a passion for student success, positioning the university to build on its momentum and expand opportunity for students, families, and communities across Utah.
“I am deeply honored by the Board’s confidence in me and incredibly excited to serve as the next president of Utah Valley University,” said Anderson. “As a product of Utah’s K-12 public school system and a graduate of the Utah System of Higher Education myself, I am grateful for the opportunities Utah gave me and continues to give students. I am eager to listen to and learn from our students, faculty, alumni, and local partners. I look forward to working collaboratively to elevate UVU’s mission and ensure every student has the support they need to achieve their goals.”
As Utah’s university of opportunity, UVU looks forward to the leadership that President Anderson will bring as it continues to educate students for success in work and life. President Anderson will officially start on August 10.
Read more about President Anderson at
uvu.edu/president