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Federal records show ASU has lobbied for DREAM Act
Republican lawmakers are troubled that Arizona State University and University of Arizona have been lobbying Congress to help “dreamers” gain citizenship.
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.
State health Services director to join University of Arizona
The state's longtime director of the Department of Health Services will soon join the University of Arizona.
University board to weigh contract extensions for presidents
The Arizona Board of Regents on Wednesday will consider extending the employment contracts of several top officials of the state university system.
Health director: Arizonans may soon use medical marijuana legally for PTSD
Thousands of Arizona veterans and others suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder will soon be able to obtain marijuana legally.
University to make announcement on Phoenix campus
University of Arizona and Phoenix city officials on Thursday are scheduled to announce what the Tucson-based university says will be "a major announcement" about the development of its Phoenix Biomedical Campus.
Veterans group renews talks with Sen. Yee over recall
An Arizona veterans group lobbying for medical marijuana research has rekindled talks with Sen. Kimberly Yee, the lawmaker they blame for blocking legislation that could fund a study they support.
Fears of minority flight from Arizona’s universities unfounded
WASHINGTON – Critics worried that the Supreme Court’s decision this week, upholding Michigan’s ban on race as a factor in university admissions, could hurt minority enrollment in other states with similar bans... […]
Yee recall effort over medical marijuana research back on
A deal brokered between veterans supporting medical marijuana research and Sen. Kimberly Yee appears to have broken down.
