University budgets, state budget request including supplemental funds due to pandemic approved during special board meeting
Following are news briefs from the Arizona Board of Regents special board meeting on Sept. 10. ...>
Board Chair appoints NAU Presidential Search Advisory Committee leadership, solicits community input for the next NAU President
As preparations begin for a nationwide search for the next president of Northern Arizona University, Arizona Board of Regents Chair Larry E. Penley appointed Regent Lyndel Manson and Regent Fred DuVal as co-chairs of the ABOR Search Advisory Committee for the next NAU president. ...>
Arizona Board of Regents to hold virtual special board, committee meetings
The Arizona Board of Regents will convene Sept. 10 for a special board and committee meetings....>
ABOR announces NAU President Rita Cheng’s decision not to seek contract extension
The Arizona Board of Regents today announced that President Rita Cheng has provided notice of her decision not to seek an extension to her current contract as president of Northern Arizona University. ...>
Applications open for Regents’ Cup event: Debate competition celebrates free speech; offers scholarship and course credit
Applications are currently open for the Regents’ Cup, a student debate competition celebrating free speech, civil discourse and democratic engagement at Arizona’s public universities. ...>
David Krietor appointed as Phoenix Biomedical Campus’ first executive director
David Krietor has been appointed as the new executive director of the Phoenix Biomedical Campus....>
Statement from ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley on litigation against Facebook regarding unauthorized use of ASU trademark on Instagram
“Minimizing health risks for students and members of the university communities is critical to ensure university campuses as safe as possible, especially now as fall semester begins....>
ABOR Chair welcomes Cecilia Mata to the board
“On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, I proudly welcome Cecilia Mata to the board and extend our sincere appreciation to Governor Ducey for his outstanding choice to appoint Ms. Mata....>
Arizona Board of Regents to convene for special board meeting
The Arizona Board of Regents will convene for a special board meeting on Aug. 20....>
Statement from ABOR Chair on University of Arizona Global Campus Announcement
“The challenges facing public higher education are arguably steeper now than at any point in decades. Universities must adapt quickly in the face of a pandemic that touched every aspect of these institutions, innovate to provide instruction that meets students wherever they are, and think entrepreneurially to meet changing market expectations. ...>