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University of Arizona Provost Andrew Comrie, right, greets Robert C. Robbins on Robbins' first day as UA president, June 1, 2017.

Hundreds Greet New UA President at Campus Reception

Robert C. Robbins becomes institution's 22nd president, succeeding Hart.
Robert C. Robbins, March 7, 2017

New UA President Robbins Will Meet Campus Community

Several campus appearances planned for his first two days on job Thursday, Friday.
Pima Community College Downtown Campus.

PCC, Lacking State Funding, Seeks Property Tax Increase

If approved, increase would bring in about $3.2 million a year, cost homeowner $6.

Pima Community College Holds High School Equivalency Graduation

About 800 people earned GED or High School Equivalency diplomas in Pima County this year.
A sprinkler head in a Mexican field developed by students who have done engineering studies in Arizona.

Arizona-Mexico Trade Comes in Education, Too

UA recruits to keep flow of graduate students, while Mexico needs tech help.
Students celebrate their achievements at a University of Arizona graduation ceremony.

Meet Five Members of UA's Class of 2017

An estimated 6,800 students will earn degrees from the UA this week.
Several of the nine "dreamer" activists freed at the Tucson Greyhound station after three weeks in custody.

Some 'Dreamers' Return to Mexico to Attend College

Tradeoff is taking numerous steps to navigate educational bureaucracy.
The Arizona Board of Regents listened to student input on the state's three public universities' tuition proposals for the 2017-18 academic year.

Some UA Students Speak Against $100 Athletics Fee

Tuition hearing draws mixed reaction to overall 3.9% in-state undergrad increase.
Looking out from the inside of Building 90, or the veterinary science and microbiology building.

In One Campus Building, a Window into the Cost of Deferred Maintenance

UA needs $350 million to catch up with campus repair, maintenance needs.

Year-End: Hart to Step Down, Other Big Education Stories

Higher Education Reporter Vanessa Barchfield discusses UA, K-12, funding.
Pima Community College Downtown Campus

Sanctions at Pima College Likely to be Extended 6 Months

College had hoped to return to full accreditation; accreditor team cites one area of concern.
Students at a Tucson High school sit at a table outside.

Colleges to Reach Out to High School Students in Tucson

Recruiters from about 200 institutions will be on hand at College Night.

Arizona Program Helps College Students 'Earn to Learn'

1,000 enrolled at UA in matching savings funds to help with tuition, other expenses.
UA President Ann Weaver Hart in March 9, 2015 interview.

How President Hart Will Become Professor Hart

UA president will serve on faculty of College of Education, earn top salary.

UA Online Aims to Expand Through Business Partnerships

Geico, Caterpillar Inc. and Salt River Project have signed on for test program.
Pima Community College Downtown Campus.

PCC Chancelor: Sanction on College Should Be Removed

Accreditor took the college off probation last year but it remained on notice, a lesser sanction.

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