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The Student Union Memorial Center at the University of Arizona.

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

Jan 30, 2024 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

Jan 30, 2024 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

Jan 25, 2024 Hobbs' letter comes shortly after a Thursday Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

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

Jan 25, 2024 His base salary will start at $2.2 million and incrementally increase each year.

Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Former UA CFO retains $500,000 salary in new role amid fiscal challenges

Jan 9, 2024 Former University of Arizona Chief Financial Officer Lisa Rulney, after resigning amid a fiscal crisis, keeps her salary exceeding $500,000 in a new advisory role.

The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

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.

Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

UA athletics faces layoffs, ticket price surge amid financial strain

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

Protests from the United Campus Workers of Arizona and the Arizona Students' Association move from Old Main to the North Ballroom just before the Arizona Board of Regents begin the public portion of their November meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

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 Robert Robbins speaks with AZPM May 14, 2020.

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.

A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

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.

Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

UA leadership: "Our financial health is fragile"

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

College students studying during a lecture. September 12, 2023.

1,200 University of Phoenix students to get debt relief

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

A student participating in a class online during the pandemic.

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.

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