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A building on the campus of Pima Community College, West.

Pima Community College Raises Tuition 3.8%

Apr 12, 2017 $3 a credit hour increase in face of declining enrollment, no state funding.
Palo Verde High Magnet School's winning robot, April 10, 2017.

Tucson Students Headed to International Robotics Competition

Apr 12, 2017 Palo Verde High's 'Optimal Robotics' team won a regional challenge to advance.
Robert Robbins at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting where his contract was approved, April 7, 2017.

Why New UA President Is Million Dollar Man

Apr 11, 2017 'To attract type of talent needed' to run what is a $2.5 billion operation, regents' president says.

Lawmakers' Top Priority: Teacher Pay, But How Much?

Apr 10, 2017 Leaders of both parties want to spend more in classrooms than Gov. Ducey proposes.

Episode 132: Full-Day Kindergarten Funding Proposal Won't Help Tucson

Apr 7, 2017 Plus, local impact of the state budget; Tucson and the sanctuary city controversy.
Robert Robbins at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting where his contract was approved, April 7, 2017.

Contract Approved for Next UA President: Robert C. Robbins

Apr 7, 2017 Robbins to start June 1, earn more than any previous UA president.
Members of the Arizona Board of Regents meeting at the University of Arizona Thursday. The regents accepted all of the tuition and fee proposals that the three universities put before them.

Regents Set Tuition for Arizona's Three Public Universities

Apr 6, 2017 The cost of studying will rise 3.9 percent for new incoming in-state undergraduates.
Looking down at the Integrated Learning Center on the campus of the University of Arizona.

Fewer Foreigners Applying to UA, Part of National Trend

Apr 5, 2017 Applications from foreign students to universities around the country have been down during Trump presidency.
Part of a "missing girl" poster for Isabel Celis from 88-CRIME.

Remains of Tucson Child Missing 5 Years Found in Desert

Mar 31, 2017 Police say investigation continuing in death of Isabel Celis, who disappeared from her home in April 2012.

Students Show off Science Skills at Annual Fair

Mar 31, 2017 More than 2,000 exhibits and activities for kids and adults at the Southern Arizona event.
TUSD Interim Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo.

TUSD Names Interim Superintendent, Begins Search

Mar 29, 2017 Assistant Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo named to run district until permanent hire.
The Arizona Board of Regents listened to student input on the state's three public universities' tuition proposals for the 2017-18 academic year.

Some UA Students Speak Against $100 Athletics Fee

Mar 28, 2017 Tuition hearing draws mixed reaction to overall 3.9% in-state undergrad increase.
A line of lockers at a high school.

Bill Would Replace Standardized Tests for Arizona High Schoolers

Mar 28, 2017 Schools can have more choices when replacing the test.
A building on the campus of Pima Community College, West.

PCC Proposes Alternative Budget Plans, Including Big Cuts

Mar 28, 2017 Scenarios range from maintaining status quo to 'revolutionizing' college through cuts.
Canyon Del Oro High School's academic decathlon team, from left: Chris Yetman (coach), Brady Lybarger (senior), Chloe Penna (sophomore), Paige Dingman (senior), Albert Windes (junior), Allienna Nezelek (sophomore), Piper Gray (junior), Patrick Carswell (senior), Evan Cuillier (senior).

CDO High's Academic Decathletes Going to Nationals

Mar 27, 2017 Oro Valley team wins 4th straight state title with mix of 'A', 'B' and 'C' students.
Supervisor Sharon Bronson speaks to Metro Week.

Supervisor Bronson: Gas Tax Could Be 'Tool in Toolbox'

Mar 21, 2017 An interview with the Pima County Supervisors chairperson.

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