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Looking west across the University of Arizona mall. The Student Union Memorial Center and Old Main can both been seen.

Arizona's public universities extend financial aid deadline due to federal delays

The board moved to extend the Arizona Promise Program deadline to May 1.
A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

ABOR accelerates financial reforms amid UA fiscal woes

The Arizona Board of Regents swiftly implements financial reforms following the University of Arizona's financial troubles, amidst controversy over shared governance.
Old Main located at the University of Arizona.

AZ Board of Regents defends UAGC acquisition to Hobbs

The letter was sent late Tuesday afternoon.
The University of Arizona announced Monday that Desireé Reed-Francois would be its new athletic director.

UA announces new athletic director

Desireé Reed-Francois is a UA alumna who is currently AD at the University of Missouri.
A student works at a computer.

UAGC tuition changes spark student concerns and confusion

Students at UAGC express frustration over sudden tuition grant changes, leaving some uncertain about affording education.
Old Main located at the University of Arizona.

UA outlines nearly $30 Million in cuts in a new report to Gov. Hobbs

A large part of that is the elimination of vacant positions.
Construction on the Cochise College Sierra Vista campus dorms, Bugen Hall. January 31, 2024.

Cochise College plans to have students in dorms on Sierra Vista campus in January 2025

The new housing complex will be named Bugen Hall after George Bugen
The Student Union Memorial Center at the University of Arizona.

Votes of no confidence under consideration in UA staff council and faculty senate

Some faculty and staff at the University of Arizona are feeling left out of key financial planning discussions.

UA announces budget cuts, layoffs amid financial crisis

If no changes are made, the university is expected to continue a deficit spending of $177 million.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

Gov. Hobbs: "I no longer trust the process that is in place" in regard to UA's financial remediation

Hobbs' letter comes shortly after a Thursday Arizona Board of Regents meeting.
This map from Opportunity Atlas shows the average income for adults based on where they grew up.

The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County

A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.

ABOR seals multi-million dollar deal for new UA football coach Brent Brennan

His base salary will start at $2.2 million and incrementally increase each year.
Students, activist groups, and community members march on the University of Arizona campus in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 in Tucson, Ariz. The Israel-Hamas conflict has reportedly killed more than 10,000 Palestinians, and over 1,400 Israelis since Oct. 7.

The Buzz: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing classrooms in Arizona

Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus

ABOR seeks to advance Title IX lawsuit against UA

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan granted a 30 day extension to the board to file a legal petition–the first step to seek an opinion for the high court.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA faces fiscal storm: CFO resigns amid sweeping financial revamp

The University of Arizona unveiled major financial reforms amid the departure of its Chief Financial Officer.
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

Medical program additions at ASU, UA and NAU aim to curb Arizona’s health care worker shortage

In the past year, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona have all announced major health care program additions.

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