Statement by ABOR and university presidents on passage of FY14 budget
“Today the Arizona Legislature passed the fiscal year 2014 budget that includes $28.8 million in new funding for the state’s public universities....>
“Today the Arizona Legislature passed the fiscal year 2014 budget that includes $28.8 million in new funding for the state’s public universities....>
Today, as the temporary one‐cent sales tax expires, the Arizona Board of Regents applauds the Governor’s forward‐thinking vision that effectively shepherded Arizona to a new economy. As a result, Arizona’s public universities were able to keep the doors open during record enrollments and emerged more efficient than ever. ...>
The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) elected 2013-14 board officers at its meeting last week and selected Regent Rick Myers to continue as chair of the Board. Regent Mark Killian was elected vice chair, Regent Dennis DeConcini was reelected secretary, and Regent LuAnn Leonard was elected treasurer....>
Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Chair Rick Myers directed ABOR staff yesterday to review tuition options for Arizona students with deferred action....>
Increased efficiencies and aggressive cost reductions at Arizona’s public universities coupled with an improved state budget outlook enabled the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) today to approve only modest tuition increases for the upcoming academic year....>
In a nail-biting, down-to-the-wire finish, the Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team, competing in the NCAA Tournament West Regional semifinals against the second-seeded Ohio State University Buckeyes, delivered a game worthy of their fans’ devotion....>
Last year, more than $1 billion was infused into Arizona’s economy as a result of research at Arizona’s public universities, according to the recently released Arizona Board of Regents 2012 research report....>
Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College has been awarded $948,440 in funding through the U.S. Department of Education to enlist the state’s three major universities in an effort to raise mathematics achievement among K-8 students....>
A quality education remains the surest path to individual prosperity and a strong economy; and Arizona’s ability to invest in higher education has been limited due to a decline in general fund revenue over the past several years...>
In remarks before the Arizona Board of Regents at its upcoming meeting this week, Governor Jan Brewer will encourage the Board to support her FY14 state budget proposal and Medicaid expansion plan....>