Regents to lawmakers: Tuition hikes burdening students
Tuition increases at Arizona’s three public universities might force some students to drop out and deter others from applying, members of the Arizona Board of Regents told a legislative committee Tuesday.
Hearings set in search for university president
A committee assisting in the search for a new University of Arizona president will hold five hearings to gather public input on the issues that the new university leader will face.
Stanton, Gullett to face off in mayoral debate
Phoenix mayoral candidates Greg Stanton and Wes Gullett will face off Tuesday night in a debate at the University of Arizona's medical school campus in downtown Phoenix.
Jay Heiler appointed to Arizona Board of Regents
Gov. Jan Brewer has announced the appointment of Jay Heiler to the Arizona Board of Regents, effective in January.
Former Surgeon General Carmona considers Senate run
Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona is contemplating a run as a Democrat for retiring U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl’s seat.
Regents to pursue ‘risky at best’ university-funding proposal
Some members of the Arizona Board of Regents are worried that a proposal to equalize the student funding for each of the three state universities is going to be used as political justification for spending cuts.
State’s 3 university presidents agree on uniform student funding figure
Arizona’s university presidents have agreed on a magic number that represents per student funding parity among the three institutions.
Old Main: No Running on the Balcony
During the first session of the Arizona Territorial Legislature in 1864 — when not a single public school existed in the newly formed territory — lawmakers authorized a university and wrote a constitution to guide its affairs.
University presidents to unveil ideas for new funding model, parity
University presidents are set to unveil their plans for meeting Legislative mandates aimed at ending decades of funding disparities among the three state universities and lifting Arizona from the bottom of financial aid providers in the nation.
Brewer appoints UA healthcare task force
Gov. Jan Brewer has announced the members of a task force she formed to mediate a dispute between the Legislature and the Board of Regents over control UA Healthcare Inc.
UofA interim president has $500K-plus contract
The University of Arizona's new interim president stands to make more than $500,000 over the next year.
Arizona State president Michael Crow’s contract extended to 2017
Dr. Michael Crow will continue to serve as president of Arizona State University for another six years, the Arizona Board of Regents announced today.