Mining Arizona’s hidden treasure
Arizona public university researchers are partnering with the State Mine Inspector and mining community to find new ways to reuse copper tailings, the waste rock left behind after mining the ore. ...>
Media briefing for ABOR’s September board meeting
Arizona Board of Regents staff will hold a media briefing to review the agenda for the September 27-29 board meeting at Northern Arizona University. Board staff will be available to answer questions....>
Statement from ABOR Chair on OSIRIS-REx arrival
“The remarkable OSIRIS-REx expedition has rewritten the books on planetary exploration, making history and advancing our understanding of the universe. Congratulations to the University of Arizona, President Robbins, Principal Investigator Dante Lauretta and the entire OSIRIS-REx team for this extraordinary and inspirational feat of science, engineering and discovery!”...>
ABOR statement on DoD investment in ASU's microelectronics hub
"Arizona has long been a trailblazer in the microelectronics industry, fueled by innovative higher education partners like Arizona State University. This extraordinary, first-of-its-kind laboratory demonstrates the importance of a strong public university system to the state’s economy and U.S. national security." ...>
Regents’ Cup applications open for student debate competition
Applications are now open for the fifth annual Regents’ Cup, a tri-university speech and debate competition celebrating free speech and hosted by the Arizona Board of Regents....>
August 2023 board meeting highlights
The following are news briefs from the Arizona Board of Regents August 24, 2023 special board meeting. ...>
Statement from ABOR Chair on move to Big 12 Conference
"The presidents' decision to move together to the Big 12 Conference is a great moment for our loyal fans and student athletes," said ABOR Chair Fred DuVal....>
Arizona Board of Regents to hold Committee on Free Expression meeting
The board will convene for a virtual meeting of the Committee on Free Expression July 31. The agenda for the meeting is available on the board’s website. ...>
Statement from ABOR Chair regarding SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
Below is a statement from Arizona Board of Regents Chair Lyndel Manson in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina....>
New Regents’ Community Grant addresses firefighters’ housing issues contributing to recruitment, retention problems
Through a new Arizona Board of Regents’ Community Grant approved by the board today, firefighting agencies will be better equipped to offer solutions for personnel who are priced out of their jobs by high housing costs....>