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New law prohibits overnight protests and encampments on Arizona campuses
Key Points: New law bans overnight encampments on campus Law was introduced in response to pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests last year State university officials say current campus use policies align […]
Arizona leaders condemn death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk
Key Points: Arizona officials condemn assassination of Charlie Kirk Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, was shot at a Utah event Authorities have released images of a person of interest; no […]
Arizona considers one-year law school program for criminal defense
Key Points: Arizona may become the only state with a one-year law school for criminal lawyers Proposal would convert law school programs to a one-year Master’s of Legal Studies course […]
AG defends Arizona’s in-state tuition for non-residents
Key Points: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says state’s in-state tuition policy for non-citizens does not violate federal law Proposition 308 allows certain non-citizens to pay in-state tuition at Arizona […]
5 Myths About AZ529 Plans
As the Treasurer of Arizona and Administrator of the AZ529 Education Savings Plan, I help expand opportunities for all Arizona families to access higher education, whether it is for traditional […]
Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban
Key Points: The bill would outlaw encampments on university and community college campuses Opponents fear the bill could violate First Amendment rights and lead to arbitrary enforcement The measure goes […]
College protestors could soon be ‘charged and punished’ for overnight encampments on campus
Key Points: Overnight college encampments could be banned under HB2880 The bill was created in response to antisemitic protests Some lawmakers argue the regulations are “unconstitutionally vague” State lawmakers are […]
ASU should adopt institutional neutrality
For the last several years, protests have rocked campuses across the nation, including our own. These demonstrations have provoked institutions of higher education and their constituents — students, faculty, administrators […]
ASU school with conservative backing touts broad civic education goals
When former Gov. Doug Ducey and the state Legislature directed Arizona State University to set up an academic department devoted to civic education almost a decade ago, Paul Carrese viewed […]
Antisemitic college protests provoke ‘encampment’ legislation from House
Over objections about infringing on First Amendment rights, a divided House has approved legislation that would outlaw “encampments” on college and university campuses. The 41-17 vote Monday came on legislation […]
Renewed call for American universities to recognize advanced coursework in high school
Let’s be clear. No student should have to incur crushing debt to obtain a higher education. The harsh reality in the United States, however, is that students graduate with debt […]
College-match savings program prevents, minimizes student debt
There is no easy cure for the college affordability and labor challenges facing our state. But Earn to Learn shows what’s possible when colleges and universities, philanthropic groups, private employers and – yes – students themselves all chip in.
