Highlights of board meeting: Election of board officers; COVID-19 updates from presidents; enterprise-wide performance metrics
Following are news briefs from the virtual Arizona Board of Regents meeting April 2-3....>
Statement from ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley on University of Arizona men’s basketball program, HBO documentary ‘The Scheme’
“The Arizona Board of Regents maintains the highest confidence in University of Arizona President Robert Robbins and appreciates his leadership and his demand for the highest integrity from the athletic programs at UArizona. ...>
ABOR pre-board meeting media briefing
The Arizona Board of Regents staff will hold a media briefing with board staff members available to answer questions regarding the agenda for the board’s virtual April meeting....>
Arizona’s public universities stepping up to provide critical resources and supplies in the fight against COVID-19
From test kits to educational resources, to mapping supply chains and expanding detection and treatment opportunities, Arizona’s public universities have ramped up to provide critical support and resources to address the diverse societal challenges brought about by COVID-19....>
Arizona Board of Regents to hold virtual board meeting
The Arizona Board of Regents will convene for a virtual board meeting due to coronavirus concerns in lieu of its meeting previously scheduled to take place at the University of Arizona. ...>
ABOR leadership calls on AZ congressional delegation for quick engagement to mitigate damage of COVID-19 to Arizona’s public universities
In letters to Arizona’s congressional delegation, Arizona Board of Regents leadership urges the federal government for “quick engagement” to mitigate and remedy the impact and damage of COVID-19 to Arizona’s public universities....>
Arizona Board of Regents to Hold Virtual Special Board and Committee Meetings
The Arizona Board of Regents will convene March 19 for a special board and committee meetings. Due to coronavirus concerns, these are virtual meetings. ...>
Statement from ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley regarding delayed tuition setting in light of coronavirus
Due to evolving events related to coronavirus in Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents has decided to delay tuition-setting events. ...>
Statement from ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley on coronavirus
The health and wellness of students, faculty, staff and visitors is always the highest priority for the Arizona Board of Regents. In light of the growing threat posed by COVID-19, novel coronavirus, and consistent with Gov. Ducey’s declaration of a public health emergency, the board is working closely with university leaders...>
ABOR chair welcomes Kathryn Hackett King to the board, applauds Gov. Ducey’s reappointment of Regent Taylor Robson
The Arizona Board of Regents welcomes Regent Kathryn Hackett King to the board and applauds Gov. Doug Ducey’s reappointment of Regent Karrin Taylor Robson....>