Legislative page, Marco, left impression on Capitol community
Teachers, legislators, students and co-workers remember Zachary Marco as a kind, considerate and genuine person with a positive attitude and a bright future.
Marco, a 21-year-old political-science major and honor student at Arizona State University, was shot about 9:30 p.m. October 17 near University Drive and Rural Road in Tempe while walking home from the library, according to Tempe P[...]
Board of Regents approves reducing AIMS scholarship
The Arizona Board of Regents voted 9-1 to scale back the state AIMS scholarship, approving a proposal that would implement stricter academic standards for eligibility and cut the award from 100 percent to 25 percent of tuition.
Brewer touts new law streamlining process of transferring college credit
Gov. Jan Brewer, who is seeking election to a full term, visited ASU’s West campus Wednesday to hold a ceremonial signing for a law that took effect earlier this year, which aims to eliminate confusion on campus by requiring common course numbers for all 100- and 200-level classes. It applies to all public universities and community colleges.
Economy, returning vets boost community college enrollment around state
After losing his job as a dishwasher and after 21 years of work, Harold Luke decided to go back to school.
Experts: Arizona years away from economic recovery
Experts say Arizona is still three to four years away from a full economic recovery.
Regents president says Arizona needs to help middle-class students afford tuition
As Arizona’s fiscal woes have trickled down to the universities, Ernest Calderón has become a sounding board for complaints.