Scott L. Wyatt
Scott L. Wyatt | |
|---|---|
| 16th President of Southern Utah University | |
| In office 2013–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Michael T. Benson |
| Succeeded by | Mindy Benson |
| 15th President of Snow College | |
| In office 2007–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Michael T. Benson |
| Succeeded by | Gary Carlston |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office 2005–2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Utah State University (BS) University of Utah (JD) |
Scott L. Wyatt is an American attorney, politician, and academic administrator serving as the 16th president of Southern Utah University. He previously served as the 15th president of Snow College and as a member of the Utah State Legislature.
Education
Wyatt has a Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy and economics from Utah State University and a Juris Doctor from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah.[1] Wyatt was admitted to the Utah bar 2 October 1990.[2]
Career
During his law career, Wyatt served as a prosecutor and the County Attorney for Cache County, Utah. From 2005 to 2007, Wyatt was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2005 to 2007, representing the 5th district. During his tenure in the House, Wyatt was a member of the House Political Subdivisions Committee, Judiciary Committee, House Business and Labor Committee, and Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Wyatt was the president of Snow College from 2007 to 2013.[3][4][5] Wyatt served as the president of Southern Utah University from 2013 to 2021.[6]
References
- ^ "About the President". SUU. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Profile". services.utahbar.org. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "BOARD OF REGENTS NAME SCOTT L. WYATT AS THE PRESIDENT OF SNOW COLLEGE". www.snow.edu. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Southern Utah University (SUU) Faculty Expert Profile and Biography". SUU. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Regents choose Snow College president to head Southern Utah University". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Past Presidents". SUU. Retrieved October 20, 2025.