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Rand Paul touts individual liberty, jabs McCain during ASU speech
Presidential hopeful Rand Paul came to Arizona Friday to drum up supports, preach individual liberty – and continue his war of words with the state’s senior senator by taking a few more verbal whacks at him.
Arizona Regents to decide on university tuition hikes today
The Arizona Board of Regents will decide on upcoming tuition rates for the three state universities, including a proposed discounted rate for certain immigrants who have to pay out-of-state fees.
Proposals to raise student costs meet little opposition at hearing
Issac Ortega, president of Associated Student of the University of Arizona, says students don’t relish the idea of having to spend more on a college education after deep state funding cuts to universities.
State universities to release tuition proposals
The presidents of Arizona's three state universities are set to release their proposal for tuition and fee increases for the coming school year.
Governor says university cuts may be permanent
Gov. Doug Ducey suggested Thursday that the funding cuts just imposed on the state’s three universities might be permanent. And he would not rule out future reductions in state aid.
House votes to scrap Common Core academic standards
On a 34-23 margin, the state House voted Wednesday to scrap the Common Core academic standards and essentially force the state Board of Education to start over again from scratch.
Michael Crow: Higher education has the potential to remedy social inequality
There is a well-established link between one’s level of educational attainment and social advancement. Unfortunately, the recent drift of the national discussion on higher education, aided by a recent New York Times column by Paul Krugman, questions that correlation
ASU president won’t seek tuition hike for in-state students
Arizona State University President Michael Crow says he won't propose a tuition increase for in-state students for the next school year.
Arizona’s 13 JTEDs offer vocational alternative to traditional high schools
Matthew Capota glanced over at his group as three teenagers picked up pieces of an airplane engine on a table and turned them over in their hands. Capota, a senior at Liberty High School, and fellow students make sure the engine would work properly and safely.
Federal officials encourage teachers’ colleges to follow Arizona model
Education Secretary Arne Duncan cited Arizona State University as a school that is “raising the bar” on teacher education, as he unveiled a plan Tuesday aimed at strengthening training and better preparing teachers for the classroom.
New vending machine at ASU dispenses prescriptions, not snacks
Arizona State University students who are tight on time and limited on transportation will often get their calories from a vending machine. Now they can get their medication in much the same way.
International engagement drives innovation, benefits U.S. and Arizona
America’s research universities and technology companies frequently experience the great value of U.S. global engagement, and as leaders in the technology and higher education sectors we know that engagement depends upon a clear strategy and commitment from the U.S. government.
