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Learn more about Arizona’s world-class public university system, the people who serve on the Arizona Board of Regents and the universities’ contribution to economic prosperity in our state.

Top things to know about the board meeting: April 2023

ABOR Executive Director discusses the top five things to know about the April board meeting at the University of Arizona.

Regents' Community Grant | Retention & Recruitment of Public Safety Personnel

Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona are teaming up to study public safety personnel recruitment and retention shortages, a statewide and national problem.

2023 Regents' Cup

Watch highlights from the 2023 Regents' Cup celebrating free speech and civil discourse.

Top things to know about the board meeting: February 2023

Arizona Board of Regents Executive Director John Arnold discusses the top things to know about the February, 2023, board meeting.

Regents' Research Grants – Reducing cancer risk in Arizona's firefighters

Thanks to a new $4 million grant from the Arizona Board of Regents, the statewide firefighting community will have new hope in the battle against occupational-related cancer, a leading cause of death among firefighters.

Mental health matters: University of Arizona student Allie Skaggs shares her journey

After feeling isolated during the pandemic, University of Arizona softball player Allie Skaggs shares her journey to help others going through something similar.

Honoring the service of Regent Bill Ridenour, former Regents Karrin Taylor Robson, Kathryn Hackett King

Regent Bill Ridenour and former Regents Karrin Taylor Robson and Kathryn Hackett King were honored for their service to the board and higher education in Arizona.

Governor Ducey pays tribute to regents

Gov. Ducey pays tribute to Regent Bill Ridenour and former Regents Karrin Taylor Robson and Kathryn Hackett King.

ABOR Chair Lyndel Manson offers words of encouragement to the ASU class of 2021

ABOR Chair Lyndel Manson offers advice and congratulations to the Arizona State University Class of 2021.

Regent Ron Shoopman addresses 2020 UArizona graduates

Regent Ron Shoopman addresses 2020 University of Arizona graduates who returned to campus for an in-person ceremony.

Regent Shoopman’s tribute video

Regent Ron Shoopman completed his term on the Arizona Board of Regents. The board is thankful for his leadership and commitment to higher education in Arizona.

Top five things you need to know about the November 2021 board meeting

Arizona Board of Regents Executive Director John Arnold discusses the top five things you need to know about the November 2021 board meeting.

Tribute to Senior Counsel and Special Advisor to the Board Dr. Nancy Tribbensee

Dr. Nancy Tribbensee, Senior Counsel and Special Advisor to the Board, was awarded the Regents Medal for her extraordinary career in public higher education and her commitment to the students and families of Arizona.

Top five things to know about the September 2021 board meeting

Executive Director John Arnold shares the top five things to know about the September 2021 board meeting.

Regents' Cup 2021: A celebration of free speech

The 2021 Regents’ Cup, hosted by Arizona State University, pivoted to a virtual event this year. While we missed being together in person, students engaged in rigorous debate and civil discourse in our online format.

Top five things you need to know about the June 2021 board meeting

ABOR Executive Director John Arnold details the top five things on the agenda at the board's June meeting.

A tour and discussion about Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's home and legacy

Sarah Suggs, President and CEO of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American Democracy, takes you inside Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's historic home in Tempe, while former Arizona House Representative Art Hamilton and Regent Karrin Taylor Robson discuss civil discourse and the Regents' Cup.

Arizona Senator Paul Boyer shares why he supports the New Economy Initiative

Arizona Senator Paul Boyer explains why the Arizona Legislature should support the New Economy Initiative for the future economic success of the state.

Center for the Future of Arizona's Sybil Francis shares why she supports the New Economy Initiative

Sybil Francis, President and CEO of the Center for the Future of Arizona, explains why the New Economy Initiative comes at an important time in Arizona's trajectory.

Arizona Mining Association's Steve Trussell shares why he supports the New Economy Initiative

Steve Trussell, Arizona Rock Products Association and Arizona Mining Association Executive Director, says the 21st-century mining landscape is changing. He believes a talented workforce is needed to meet industry demands. That's why he is supporting the Board's New Economy Initiative.

Plaza Companies CEO shares why an educated workforce is vital for economic prosperity in Arizona

President, CEO and co-founder of Plaza Companies Sharon Harper discusses why an educated workforce in the New Economy is vital for economic prosperity in Arizona.

Native Health's Dr. John Molina discusses the New Economy Initiative

Dr. John Molina, Chief Compliance Officer at Native Health and an Indigenous member of the Pascua Yaqui and Yavapai Apache tribes, describes why he supports the New Economy Initiative.

ASU's Nancy Gonzales shares why an Arizona Promise Program would be a game-changer for Arizona

ASU's next university provost and executive vice president, Nancy Gonzales, is a first-generation college student who received a scholarship when she graduated high school in Miami, Ariz. She discusses why the Arizona Promise Program is needed in the state.

Search Here's why the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce supports the New Economy Initiative

Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Monica Villalobos is a strong advocate of higher education. She believes education is the great equalizer for minority communities and is critical to the economic success of our state.

Student Regent Anthony Rusk describes the Arizona Promise Program

Student Regent Anthony Rusk explains why investing in a college scholarship program that covers tuition and fees for low-income students will increase college going and completion rates in Arizona and provide the educated workforce needed to meet demand.

Student Regent Nikhil Dave explains what the Arizona Promise Program would mean to Arizona

Student Regent Nikhil Dave discusses how an Arizona Promise Program would enhance Arizona’s competitiveness by opening the door of opportunity to students from low-income families.

February 2021 board meeting preview with ABOR Executive Director John Arnold

ABOR Executive Director John Arnold discusses board meeting agenda items, including legislation impacting Arizona's public universities, general education and Arizona Teachers Academy policy revisions, and ASU's operational and financial review.

Greater Phoenix Chamber CEO shares why the New Economy Initiative is vital for employers in Arizona

Greater Phoenix Chamber President and CEO Todd Sanders was illiterate until he reached fifth grade. He said overcoming that challenge was what started his journey in education and became a proud Northern Arizona University Lumberjack. Learn why he supports the board's New Economy Initiative.

Arizona's 2020 Teacher of the Year discusses Arizona's teacher shortage

Lynette Stant, Arizona's 2020 Teacher of the Year and the first Indigenous woman to earn this designation, discusses how Arizona's public universities are committed to addressing Arizona's teacher shortage through recruitment and retainment programs.

Steven Zylstra believes the New Economy Initiative is critical for Arizona's tech industry

"The kind of research the universities do that leads to new innovations, technologies and products is critical in supporting the tech industry here in Arizona." - Arizona Technology Council President and CEO Steven Zylstra discusses why he supports the New Economy Initiative

Chris Camacho explains why he supports the New Economy Initiative

Chris Camacho, President and CEO of Greater Phoenix Economic Council, explains how the New Economy Initiative will help meet the growing demand of future industry in Arizona.

Arizona Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glenn Hamer supports the New Economy Initiative

"There's a lot of uncertainty in today's world. What is certain is that if we can get the New Economy Initiative funded, Arizona's GDP will increase considerably over what what would be the case if this initiative did not exist." - Glenn Hamer, President and CEO of the The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Greater Phoenix Leadership's Neil Giuliano supports the New Economy Initiative

Greater Phoenix Leadership President and CEO Neil Guiliano explains why he supports the board's New Economy Initiative.

Carmen Heredia discusses the New Economy Initiative

Carmen Heredia, CEO of Valle del Sol Community Health, discusses the New Economy Initiative and the role higher education plays in the hiring process in the health care industry.

Happy holidays from the Arizona Board of Regents

As we leave 2020 and look forward to a new year, there is no doubt Arizona will emerge stronger and more resilient for what we have faced together and for the many ways we have helped and cared for each other.

ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley discusses general education curriculum at Arizona's public universities

ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley discusses why the general education curriculum is important to a student's degree and how the curriculum supports continued civics education at Arizona's public universities.

General education curriculum at Arizona's public universities - Regent Taylor Robson

Regent Karrin Taylor Robson discusses why the general education curriculum is important to a student's degree and how the redesign is helping students think critically and tackle complex questions from the onset of their university experience.

ABOR executive director discusses November 2020 board meeting

ABOR Executive Director John Arnold discusses items on the board meeting agenda, including the Postsecondary Attainment and Fall Enrollment reports, a legislative update and the appointment of regents professors for Arizona State University.

Tohono O’odham Nation announces $1 million contribution to ASU and UArizona for COVID-19 research

The Tohono O’odham Nation announces its $1 million contribution to the University of Arizona and Arizona State University to support their world-renowned medical researchers’ efforts to combat COVID-19.

Regent Taylor Robson opening remarks at Tohono O’odham COVID-19 university research announcement

Regent Karrin Taylor Robson shares opening remarks at the Tohono O’odham COVID-19 university research announcement.

Arizona Wellbeing Commons 2020: Chair Penley opening remarks

ABOR Chair Larry E. Penley presents opening remarks discussing the innovative ways Arizona's public universities have responded to the pandemic.

Preview of the Sept. 30-Oct. 2 board meeting with ABOR Executive Director John Arnold

ABOR Executive Director John Arnold discusses items on the board meeting agenda, including the Graduate Wages Report, NAU presidential search guidelines, an update on fall operations from the university presidents and the establishment of a food insecurity and housing work group.

Impact for the future of Arizona: FY 2020 Technology and Research Initiative Fund by the numbers

The Technology and Research Initiative Fund received $81.4 million in state funds in fiscal year 2019-20. The universities leveraged that investment to attract an additional $465.6 million in outside research funding, resulting in $547 million in TRIF-related research.

ABOR executive director discusses August 2020 board meeting

ABOR Executive Director John Arnold discusses items on the August board meeting agenda, including a discussion about several statutory reports, including the Arizona Teacher's Academy report and the Technology Research Initiative Fund report, and the University of Arizona new Global Campus.

ABOR executive director discusses June 2020 virtual board meeting

ABOR Executive Director John Arnold discusses what to expect at the June 2020 virtual board meeting, including discussions with the university presidents about re-opening campuses in the fall and COVID-19 response planning and enterprise-wide performance metrics.

SALC leader Ted Maxwell explains why New Economy Initiative is critical to the state's future workforce

Southern Arizona Leadership Council President and CEO Ted Maxwell explains why the New Economy Initiative is critical to the state’s future workforce.

ABOR executive director discusses upcoming board meeting

ABOR Executive Director John Arnold discusses what to expect at this week’s board meeting at ASU, including the New Economy Initiative, a legislative update to the board, and Regent Ram Krishna and Regent Jay Heiler's term completions.

Jaime Molera: Arizona business leaders support New Economy Initiative

Jaime Molera, partner at Molera Alvarez, discusses why Arizona business leaders support the New Economy Initiative, which focuses on laying the foundation for Arizona to increase employment growth and economic opportunity.

Arizona Technology Council President and CEO Steven G. Zylstra on New Economy Initiative's importance

Arizona Technology Council President and CEO Steven G. Zylstra discusses the New Economy Initiative and its importance in investing in Arizona's future workforce and research addressing society's challenges.

Greater Phoenix Chamber President and CEO Todd Sanders: New Economy Initiative is critical to Arizona

Greater Phoenix Chamber President and CEO Todd Sanders explains why the New Economy Initiative is critical to the workforce and Arizona's ability to compete.

Greater Phoenix Leadership President and CEO Neil Giuliano: New Economy important for Arizona's future

Greater Phoenix Leadership President and CEO Neil Giuliano comments on the New Economy Initiative and its importance to the future of Arizona.

Greater Phoenix Economic Council President and CEO Chris Camacho: New Economy Initiative will drive investment

Greater Phoenix Economic Council President and CEO Chris Camacho discusses the New Economy Initiative and how it will drive investment and meet realistic needs of industry partners.

Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer: New Economy Initiative will build economy

Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer discusses the new economy initiative and how it will build Arizona's workforce and economy.

Technology and Research Initiative Fund FY 2019

The Technology and Research Initiative Fund supports projects and initiatives in areas including health, water, national security and workforce development.

Executive Director John Arnold previews September 2019 board meeting

Arizona Board of Regents Executive Director John Arnold discusses the upcoming board meeting on Sept. 19 and 20, including a discussion on workforce development and the impact it has on Arizona’s economy, and Northern Arizona University’s Operational and Financial Review.

Executive Director John Arnold previews June 2019 board meeting

Arizona Board of Regents Executive Director John Arnold discusses the upcoming board meeting on June 13 and 14, including the Annual Report and Arizona Teachers Academy.

Executive Director John Arnold previews April 2019 board meeting

Arizona Board of Regents Executive Director John Arnold discusses the upcoming meeting on April 11 and 12, including tuition setting, an update from the state demographer and electing new board officers.

Celebrating the Arizona Teachers Academy at Paseo Pointe Elementary School

Governor Doug Ducey, Regent Larry Penley, Regent Fred DuVal and NAU President Rita Cheng meet with Paseo Pointe Elementary School leadership and student teachers enrolled in the Arizona Teachers Academy, a program helping to prepare the next generation of teachers.

Regents' Cup: A celebration of free speech

Regent Karrin Taylor Robson discusses the Regents' Cup, a competition between students at Arizona's public universities that will foster and encourage civil debate.

Fueling Arizona’s economy - economic impact of Arizona’s public universities

Arizona’s three public universities play a critical role in fueling Arizona’s economy, driving economic growth, expanding the tax base and generating jobs.

Executive Director John Arnold previews February 2019 board meeting

Arizona Board of Regents Executive Director John Arnold discusses the upcoming meeting on Feb. 7 and 8, including the Economic Impact Report, a discussion on student mental health and Arizona State University’s Operational and Financial Review.

Regent Larry Penley focuses on quality, value of higher education

Regent Larry Penley’s extensive experience in higher education ranges from his days as a university president to today with a focus on quality in general education courses and learning outcomes for students in their majors.

Regent Lyndel Manson discusses the importance, impact of public higher education

Regent Lyndel Manson is a Harvard University graduate who believes in the power of education to change lives.

Arizona Board of Regents November 2018 meeting preview

Arizona Board of Regents Executive Director John Arnold discusses the upcoming meeting on Nov. 15 and 16, including the University of Arizona's new strategic plan and key takeaways from the 2018 Financial Aid and Wages of Graduates reports.

Investing in Arizona: Technology and Research Initiative Fund

The Arizona Board of Regents 2018 Technology and Research Initiative Fund annual report showcases research funded by Proposition 301 sales-tax revenues, including a low-cost test for Zika virus, new strategies for diagnosing and treating cancer, and ways to control asthma

Tri-University Tour offers admissions, financial aid resources

Arizona’s public universities collaborate each year on the statewide Tri-University Tour to help students and families navigate admission, enrollment and financial aid at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona.

Q and A with Interim Managing Director John Arnold

ABOR Interim Managing Director John Arnold discusses his background and what's coming up in Arizona public higher education.

Regent Ron Shoopman

Arizona Board of Regents Chair Ron Shoopman discusses our higher education enterprise that is "unlike other structures across the nation" and his U.S. Air Force background, including his role after 9/11.

Governor Doug Ducey thanks Regent Myers for his service

As Regent Rick Myers' term on the Arizona Board of Regents comes to an end, Gov. Ducey thanks him for his dedication.

In appreciation of Regent Rick Myers

Regents, presidents, former regents, business leaders and family pay tribute to Regent Rick Myers and his service to the Arizona Board of Regents.

Chair Bill Ridenour reflects on his background, higher education benefits

Arizona Board of Regents Chair Bill Ridenour grew up in Oatman, Ariz., and went to school in a one-room schoolhouse. Higher education opened up a whole new world for him.

Student Regent Vianney Careaga

Student Regent Vianney Careaga traces his aspirations to become a student regent to third grade when he learned about the potential public servants have to bring about positive change.

Launch of the Arizona Teachers Academy

A new initiative to bring more teachers to Arizona’s classrooms was launched as education, civic, community, government and business leaders celebrated the creation of the Arizona Teachers Academy, an innovative strategy to improve education in Arizona.

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