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ABOR seals multi-million dollar deal for new UA football coach Brent Brennan

His base salary will start at $2.2 million and incrementally increase each year.
Students, activist groups, and community members march on the University of Arizona campus in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 in Tucson, Ariz. The Israel-Hamas conflict has reportedly killed more than 10,000 Palestinians, and over 1,400 Israelis since Oct. 7.

The Buzz: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing classrooms in Arizona

Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus

ABOR seeks to advance Title IX lawsuit against UA

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan granted a 30 day extension to the board to file a legal petition–the first step to seek an opinion for the high court.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA faces fiscal storm: CFO resigns amid sweeping financial revamp

The University of Arizona unveiled major financial reforms amid the departure of its Chief Financial Officer.
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

Medical program additions at ASU, UA and NAU aim to curb Arizona’s health care worker shortage

In the past year, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona have all announced major health care program additions.
Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

UA athletics faces layoffs, ticket price surge amid financial strain

President Robert Robbins said ticket prices may increase by 25%.
A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

Senior VP of UAGC steps down six months after acquisition

Effective Monday, Dec. 4, Dr. Gary Packard will instead be serving as the interim Senior Vice Provost of Online Initiatives.
Community members including former teachers participate in a sit-in at the University of Arizona's College of Education on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Protestors are gathering together to show support for two professors who were put on suspension after audio recordings of a lecture about the Israel-Hamas lecture were shared on social media.

Two UA College of Education professors reinstated following Israel-Hamas Lecture

The department head will teach the course about cultural pluralism for young children through the rest of the semester.
University of Arizona College of Education senior Sophie Chapman reads a list of demands to Dean Robert Q. Berry, III on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. The demands include reinstating two professors who were placed on suspension are audio recordings of their classroom lecture was shared on social media

Sit-in at UA's College of Education calls to reinstate professors

Around 60 staff, faculty, students and community members participated.
Students walk near the fountain at Old Main on the University of Arizona campus. From August 2019.

UA suspends two professors following Israel-Hamas lecture

The College of Education professors have been suspended until an investigation concludes.
The Arizona State Museum on the western mall of the University of Arizona campus.

The Buzz: Why a 32-year-old federal law has failed to bring Native American remains home

A federal law was supposed to ensure returns of most remains by 1995. So why are thousands of Arizona tribal remains still not back with their people?
Protests from the United Campus Workers of Arizona and the Arizona Students' Association move from Old Main to the North Ballroom just before the Arizona Board of Regents begin the public portion of their November meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

Protests fill ABOR meeting following UA's financial crisis

University of Arizona President Robert Robbins delivered his State of the University and the board of regents approved a new tuition model.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

What to expect for November's AZ Board of Regents meeting

The public session will begin Thursday, Nov. 16.
A shady, grassy area of the University of Arizona campus, facing south towards Arizona Stadium.

UA gets a new threat assessment director

Dr. Jessie Semmann assumed her new role shortly before the one year mark of last year's deadly on campus shooting.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

AZ Board of Regents considers new tuition model for UA

Their final decision will be made later this month on Nov. 16.
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

UA leadership: "Our financial health is fragile"

The University of Arizona has implemented a 2% budget cut and started hiring freezes.

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