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The Administration (left) and Modern Languages (right) buildings on the campus of the University of Arizona.

Ranking: UA Grads Have Best Economic Opportunities in the State

New rankings measure economic boost students get from their degrees
22-year-old Ana Rodriguez asked the Arizona Board of Regents to grant in-state tuition to DACA recipients like herself.

Cost of University in Arizona May Drop for 'Dreamers'

Arizona Board of Regents will consider a proposal to charge DACA recipients 150% of in-state tuition; currently they pay out-of-state rate.
Students sit on benches at the front entrance of Old Main.

Arizona Public University Tuition Hearing Tonight

Event will also be live streamed on AZPM's website
New Start participant Fernando Garcia (right), receives tutoring on writing papers for university classes.

Latino College Success Key to Arizona Future: Educator

Thrive, not just survive, is theme at state universities, Board of Regents president says.
Participants at the workshop included representatives from academia, government and industry.

Arizona 'Unique Laboratory' for Sustainability, Scientist Says

Focus on future of food, water, energy and impact on society at Biosphere 2 conference.
Students sit on benches at the front entrance of Old Main.

UA Tuition Going Up for Most Students - But Not All

2.7% increase for in-state, 10% for out-of-state if Board of Regents approves in May.
Governor Doug Ducey (left) and ASU President Michael Crow at the Arizona Board of Regents

Ducey: State 'Only One of Many Investors' in Universities

Strategy should address needs of students and business community that depends on their success, he says.
This is a rendering of the Environment and Natural Resources Building

New Building May Be Greenest on UA Campus

$75 million Environment and Natural Resources structure set to be complete in June.
Local and national companies have more than 5,000 jobs and internships up for grabs at the UA's Spring Career Days.

UA Careers Fair Brings Students, Employers Together

More than 5,000 job and internships offered during two-day event on Tucson campus.
University of Arizona's Old Main.

UA Launches Online Bachelor's Degrees

University has offered more than 40 online masters and grad programs for years

UA Researchers Explore Health Benefits of Man's Best Friend

Researchers seek human participants and funding to find if dog ownership improves human probiotics.

METRO WEEK: Budget Cuts Force 'Tough Decisions' for UA

$30 million less for University of Arizona “wasn’t a surprise”
UA President Ann Weaver Hart in March 9, 2015 interview.

UA President Hart: Budget Cuts Disappoint But Don't Surprise

Long-term plan for higher-education funding needed, she says; UA faces $28M reduction.
University of Arizona President Ann Weaver Hart and Arizona State University president Michael Crow.

ASU President: Ducey Puts 'Low Priority' on Higher Education

Michael Crow sends e-mail to students, aulmni; Regents president issues quick conciliatory message.

Banner Takeover of UAMC Comes at Midnight Friday

Deal worth up to $1B in works since last summer gives Phoenix health company 2 Tucson hospitals.
University of Arizona English lecturer Lisa O'Neill leads campus rally for better working conditions, Feb. 25, 2015.

UA Adjunct Faculty Members Seek Better Working Conditions

Higher pay, smaller classes, multi-year contracts desired; UA official: 'This is challenging time.'

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