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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.

New UA football coach Brent Brennan's journey back to Tucson

Jan 26, 2024 He cites lessons learned from Wildcats coaching legend Dick Tomey.
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.
University of Arizona football coach Brent Brennan (r.) with UA athletic director Dave Heeke.

Arizona to transition athletic director Dave Heeke out in early February

Jan 22, 2024 He will be replaced on an interim basis by former Wildcats softball coach Mike Candrea.
University of Arizona football coach Brent Brennan (r.) with UA athletic director Dave Heeke.

University of Arizona introduces new football coach

Jan 18, 2024 Brent Brennan, 50, gained experience under former UA leader Dick Tomey.
Former UA head football coach Jedd Fisch.

Fisch leaves UA football; agrees to coach University of Washington

Jan 16, 2024 The move comes after UA rose to a #11 AP national ranking and a win in the Alamo Bowl last month.
A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

UA settles $2.5M lawsuit over professor's on-campus killing

Jan 10, 2024 The settlement also includes mental health services for Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences faculty, staff and students impacted by the shooting.
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.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Family of slain UA professor reaches settlement with university and ABOR

Jan 9, 2024 Specific details have not been released yet.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA joins project to provide hearing healthcare to low-income adults

Jan 9, 2024 The Hearing Healthcare Assistance Project is a collaborative effort between the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and state universities.
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

Jan 5, 2024 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.
Art inspired by "The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton", written by Charles Dickens in 1836.

Dickens for Christmas? Listen to Rogue Theatre's adaptation of "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton"!

Dec 21, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Family & friends hold a unique memorial for a loved one; and the musical bond shared by Emma & Martha Peterson.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus

ABOR seeks to advance Title IX lawsuit against UA

Dec 20, 2023 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

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

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