Arizona Public Universities Novel Coronavirus Information
Each of the universities provides news and official announcements about COVID-19 as it pertains to the campus communities on their websites. Please visit the universities’ websites for the latest information and official announcements. The board also issues updates through its website to keep the public informed.
ABOR News
A promise to Arizona: Report focuses on board’s promise to Arizona during global pandemic, improving educational outcomes and state’s future (Aug. 26, 2021)
Statement from ABOR Chair Lyndel Manson on fall return to campus (Aug. 12, 2021)
Research and Technology Transfer Report details research growth at universities, COVID-19 response (June 14, 2021)
ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley statement on Governor's executive order (June 15, 2021)
TRIF return on investment for Arizona includes COVID-19 research; committee votes to award $3 million to track variants (March 30, 2021)
Statement from ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley on Gov. Ducey allocation of CARES Act funds to Arizona's public universities (Dec. 30, 2021)
Arizona public universities see strong enrollment growth despite pandemic (Nov. 19, 2020)
University budgets, state budget request including supplemental funds due to pandemic approved during special board meeting (Sept. 11, 2020)
Regent Fred DuVal: Why I Support University of Arizona President Robbins’ plans to address COVID-19 financial challenges (July 7, 2020)
ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley: Board’s COVID-19 Response Planning Principles to guide universities in the months ahead (June 24, 2020)
Board adopts COVID-19 response planning principles (June 12, 2020)
Highlights of board meeting: Responding to COVID-19; response planning principles; policy for pay reduction; campus fall operations (June 12, 2020)
Easing the transition to Arizona’s public universities for state’s graduating senior class (June 8, 2020)
Statement from ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley on University of Arizona furloughs (April 17, 2020)
ABOR issues letter responding to AZ Attorney General’s legal opinion regarding universities’ response to COVID-19 (April 7, 2020)
Highlights of board meeting: Election of board officers; COVID-19 updates from presidents; Enterprise-Wide Performance Metrics (April 2, 2020)
Arizona’s public universities stepping up to provide critical resources and supplies in the fight against COVID-19
(March 27, 2020)
ABOR leadership calls on AZ congressional delegation for quick engagement to mitigate damage of COVID-19 to Arizona’s public universities
(March 23, 2020)
Statement from ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley regarding delayed tuition
setting in light of coronavirus (March 13, 2020)
Statement from ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley on novel coronavirus (March 11, 2020)