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UA faces fiscal storm: CFO resigns amid sweeping financial revamp

Dec 13, 2023 The University of Arizona unveiled major financial reforms amid the departure of its Chief Financial Officer.

AZ school safety task force proposes legislative changes to address SRO shortage

Dec 8, 2023 The task force met for the final time on Thursday to share their recommendations for campus safety.

The Buzz: A legislative look ahead into education policy

Dec 8, 2023 This week we talked with both the county and state school superintendent about universal school vouchers and teacher retention.

UA athletics faces layoffs, ticket price surge amid financial strain

Dec 5, 2023 President Robert Robbins said ticket prices may increase by 25%.

Protests fill ABOR meeting following UA's financial crisis

Nov 16, 2023 University of Arizona President Robert Robbins delivered his State of the University and the board of regents approved a new tuition model.

What to expect for November's AZ Board of Regents meeting

Nov 16, 2023 The public session will begin Thursday, Nov. 16.

UA President addresses financial crisis saying they "overinvested"

Nov 13, 2023 President Robert Robbins' email came after the University of Arizona garnered criticism over its financial status.

AZ Board of Regents considers new tuition model for UA

Nov 7, 2023 Their final decision will be made later this month on Nov. 16.

UA leadership: "Our financial health is fragile"

Nov 7, 2023 The University of Arizona has implemented a 2% budget cut and started hiring freezes.

1,200 University of Phoenix students to get debt relief

Sep 22, 2023 $37 million will erase student loan balances.

Free tutoring now available to combat pandemic-learning loss in AZ

Sep 5, 2023 Students in grades one through eight, who failed state math, reading and writing proficiency tests, are eligible for free tutoring services.

The Buzz: how dual language immersion is for everyone

Aug 4, 2023 We’re heading back to school to understand Arizona's various English language learning models and how dual language immersion is coming under fire.

Hobbs: "the universal school voucher program is unsustainable" as new cost projections come in

Jul 26, 2023 The projections come one day after two of the program's top officials resign.

Top officials for school voucher program resign as program faces unprecedented growth

Jul 25, 2023 ESA executive director Christine Accurso announced her resignation via Twitter Tuesday morning.

TUSD approves new Code of Conduct and special election

Jun 14, 2023 The new code will go into effect this fall.

Federal grant pushes UA to create new program to support first gen Latino students

May 30, 2023 The $3 million grant is expected to support the project for the next five years.

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