June 14th, 2018Arizona’s public universities are known for excellence, delivering rigorous courses that ensure degrees retain their value and stand the test of time.
As part of the Arizona Board of ... >>
March 26th, 2018One of my favorite Peanuts comic strips features an exchange between Lucy and Charlie Brown. In her recurring stint as the psychiatrist in the booth offering advice for ... >>
January 11th, 2018January is a wonderful time in Arizona when we look forward to showcasing our beautiful state to visitors from all over who come to enjoy signature events such ... >>
November 3rd, 2017When I was in elementary school, our grades were S and U. S stood for satisfactory. You could get an S for satisfactory progress, or the dreaded U, ... >>
October 30th, 2017Our state and our nation are in the throes of an opioid crisis. This stark reality was driven home last week when President Trump declared the epidemic a ... >>
October 27th, 2017(This is the second of a two-part series. Last week, I reflected on the board's and our universities' extraordinary transformation and progress over the past year.)
Americans' faith in ... >>
June 14th, 2017With the conclusion of the recent legislative session, Arizona's public universities celebrated the most significant influx of state financial support in recent memory.
Specifically, the state of Arizona's 25-year ... >>
March 31st, 2017Without a doubt, public higher education is an investment that pays dividends throughout an individual's lifetime, from increased wages to a better quality of life. In fact, Arizonans ... >>
March 1st, 2017President Trump spared those with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status from deportation priority in his most recent immigration enforcement orders. With that one act, which demonstrated grace ... >>
February 17th, 2017When I was a newly minted executive at a Fortune 25 health-care company, one of the first pieces of advice I got from my chief executive officer was: ... >>
February 3rd, 2017The average university building in Arizona is 26 years old. Now, that may not seem that old. After all, being 26 qualifies as a Millennial – and I’m ... >>
January 27th, 2017Efforts are brewing at the state capitol to cap tuition at Arizona's public universities. On the surface, this may sound like a great idea. Tuition nationwide has been ... >>
January 23rd, 2017Hats off to Rep. Paul Boyer, chair of the House Committee on Education, for his bold move to announce that he will not hear HB 2120 in his ... >>
November 18th, 2016In his acceptance speech, President-elect Donald Trump asked Americans to join him in rebuilding our nation and renewing the American dream. Throughout the campaign, he has pledged a ... >>
October 12th, 2016In case you missed it, The Arizona Republic delivered an outstanding editorial on the solid performance of our state’s public universities, citing our jaw-dropping achievements – from leadership ... >>
September 28th, 2016The world has grown increasingly reliant on vast amounts of data for a growing number of purposes - everything from marketing and problem-solving to storytelling and innovating.
At the ... >>
September 16th, 2016Today marks a momentous day for education in Arizona - a day upon which I am proud to stand with key leaders from around the state, along with ... >>
August 22nd, 2016A turning point is defined as a time when a decisive change occurs, especially one with beneficial results.
No doubt, this past fiscal year marked a turning point for ... >>
June 30th, 2016June 30 marks the end of President Klein's original three-year term with the Arizona Board of Regents. Today, she looks back on the accomplishments of the board and ... >>
May 13th, 2016"What comes next?" can be a vexing question for new graduates. It seems everyone wants to know.
After all, commencement isn't just the celebration of a major accomplishment, it ... >>
April 15th, 2016The most recent enrollment data for all public four-year institutions throughout the nation for fall 2014 has just been released, and Arizona’s public universities are clearly in demand. ... >>
February 24th, 2016According to a first-of-its-kind analysis, Arizona's public universities were responsible for 102,000 jobs and $11.1 billion in total economic impact during fiscal year 2015. This new study demonstrates ... >>
February 15th, 2016We've all read accounts of higher education institutions across the United States seeking to corral free speech on campus, to rein it in purportedly to protect students and ... >>
February 4th, 2016That poor Oregon State basketball player didn't stand a chance last week at the free throw line when ASU opened their "curtain of distraction" and Michael Phelps turned ... >>
January 11th, 2016Leaders from across our state are anticipating Gov. Ducey's State of the State Address later today, especially in a year where Arizona's fiscal health is improving. For our ... >>
December 11th, 2015Like the state we were created for, let's start recognizing our public universities as big and great.
How big is too big? As an enterprise that is home to ... >>
October 2nd, 2015Last week, the Arizona Board of Regents unveiled a new strategic plan for Arizona's public universities. The plan respects the longstanding mission of our universities: to provide broad ... >>
September 18th, 2015Much has been made this week about the U.S. Department of Education's unveiling of the new college scorecard. While some in academia are bemoaning the methodology and the ... >>
June 23rd, 2015No one would pass up a $100 bill lying on the sidewalk. It would be scooped up faster than you can say "Score!"
Taking advantage of higher education financial ... >>
May 14th, 2015During this commencement season at our universities, I am inspired by the achievements of 22,000 graduates who have fulfilled their visions of higher education through tenacity and dedication, ... >>
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May 4th, 2015I am proud to co-author this column with Lea Márquez-Peterson, chief executive officer of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, whose tremendous leadership is instrumental in the Chamber's ... >>
April 14th, 2015I recently had the great honor of speaking at the Flinn Foundation Bioscience Roadmap luncheon about the tremendous benefits that arise from the commercialization of research at our ... >>
April 9th, 2015I would like to thank Gov. Ducey for attending today's Board of Regents meeting. His participation signals his support and commitment to advancing Arizona's three public universities - ... >>
March 31st, 2015With March being National Women's History Month, it is only fitting that we honor an Arizona woman who has made history by being the first Native American named ... >>
January 14th, 2015I listened to Gov. Ducey's first State of the State address with eager anticipation and commend his call for a "confident, strong and rising" Arizona.
The governor's commitment to ... >>
