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The University of Arizona Administration building.

UA acquires for-profit Ashford University, launches new online 'campus'

The new UA Global Campus will start off with over 35,000 students.
The University of Arizona Administration building.

UA deal to purchase for-profit Ashford University approved by accreditor

The new entity, dubbed University of Arizona Global Campus, would be independent of the UA.
Minority journalists brought stories and images of social justice demonstrations worldwide in 2020.

UA School of Journalism starting diversity scholarship

A fundraiser forum discussed how minority journalists covered 2020 social justice movements.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Eller faculty warned UA purchase of for-profit university would be ‘catastrophic’

A faculty review of Ashford's assets called the acquisition a "lemon."
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Arizona universities preparing to reopen amid pandemic

The chair of the Board of Regents says all campuses are prepared to respond if new outbreaks happen.
The University of Arizona campus.

UA Pres. Robbins says economic impact of pandemic 'is dire'

The university anticipates a shortfall of at least $250 million, largely due to tuition losses.
UA President Robert Robbins speaks with AZPM, May 2019.

UA president proposes furloughs, pay cuts for 16,000 employees

Robbins says he and senior vice presidents have already taken pay cuts.
Students walk on campus at the University of Arizona.

Universities implement travel restrictions, self-quarantines amid spread of COVID-19

Some schools are restricting nonessential campus-related travel and requiring students who have traveled to self-quarantine.
New north side entrance at the University of Arizona main library.

UA library construction project reaches milestone

Renovation of the main library almost complete, new construction continues.
Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Enrollment continues to rise at Arizona's Public Universities

The growth is strongest in online program enrollment
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

How Arizona's universities rank in R & D spending

The state's public schools rank high in space, social science and geoscience research spending.
The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center says people should stop using e-cigarettes while an investigation into respiratory illnesses continues.

State board to consider banning sale of vaping products at universities

Regent says it's the board's responsibility in the wake of vaping-related illnesses and deaths in the U.S.
Students walk along the mall on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

Number of international students down at Arizona universities

International students pay about three times as much tuition as in-state students at Arizona's three state universities.
Scientists theorize dark matter exists in the space between galaxies.

UA prof giving public talk on dark matter in Spanish

Graduate students had the idea to host a lecture for Spanish speakers.
University of Arizona's 22nd president, Robert C. Robbins.

Regents approve $60K in bonuses for UA President Robbins

The board says Robbins earned the incentives by achieving significant goals.
Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Regents say funding proposal preps Arizona for tech-driven economy

The budget request would set Arizona up to compete successfully in a changing economic landscape, the board chair says.

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