The Ƶ extends wishes for a safe and happy Fourth of July holiday
As we gather to celebrate our great nation this Fourth of July, the Ƶ wishes our students, faculty, staff and the citizens of Arizona a safe and happy Independence Day....>
Statement by ABOR and university presidents on passage of FY14 budget
“Today the Arizona Legislature passed the fiscal year 2014 budget that includes $28.8 million in new funding for the state’s public universities....>
Statement from the Ƶ on the expiration of the one-cent sales tax
Today, as the temporary one‐cent sales tax expires, the Ƶ applauds the Governor’s forward‐thinking vision that effectively shepherded Arizona to a new economy. As a result, Arizona’s public universities were able to keep the doors open during record enrollments and emerged more efficient than ever. ...>
Ƶ elects 2013-14 officers
The Ƶ (ABOR) elected 2013-14 board officers at its meeting last week and selected Regent Rick Myers to continue as chair of the Board. Regent Mark Killian was elected vice chair, Regent Dennis DeConcini was reelected secretary, and Regent LuAnn Leonard was elected treasurer....>
ABOR clarification for media on tuition model study request for Arizona students with deferred action
Ƶ (ABOR) Chair Rick Myers directed ABOR staff yesterday to review tuition options for Arizona students with deferred action....>
Ƶ approves university base tuition and fees for 2013-14 academic year
Increased efficiencies and aggressive cost reductions at Arizona’s public universities coupled with an improved state budget outlook enabled the Ƶ (ABOR) today to approve only modest tuition increases for the upcoming academic year....>
Statement from the Ƶ regarding UA men’s basketball team’s outstanding season
In a nail-biting, down-to-the-wire finish, the Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team, competing in the NCAA Tournament West Regional semifinals against the second-seeded Ohio State University Buckeyes, delivered a game worthy of their fans’ devotion....>
Over one billion infused into Arizona’s economy from research at Arizona’s public universities last year
Last year, more than $1 billion was infused into Arizona’s economy as a result of research at Arizona’s public universities, according to the recently released Ƶ 2012 research report....>
Arizona's public universities team up to help train state's K-8 math teachers under $1 million grant administered by Ƶ
Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has been awarded $948,440 in funding through the U.S. Department of Education to enlist the state’s three major universities in an effort to raise mathematics achievement among K-8 students....>
Resolution of support of Governor Brewer's FY14 budget proposal
A quality education remains the surest path to individual prosperity and a strong economy; and Arizona’s ability to invest in higher education has been limited due to a decline in general fund revenue over the past several years...>