UA asks for 19% boost in state funding

FLAGSTAFF - The University of Arizona is asking the state for about 19 percent more money next year.

Faculty, others want more say on new UA president

Stakeholder groups at the University of Arizona say they don't have enough representation in the group that will choose the next UA president.

Panel chosen to pick next UA president

The committee to choose the next University of Arizona president will include nearly all of the regents, five university leaders and five community leaders.

Regents make progress on funding

TEMPE - Arizona's universities are progressing with efforts to tie state funding to performance, end disparities in funding between universities, and make it easier for community college students to transfer.

Group talks about ways to get more students ready for college

TEMPE - Education leaders from across the state met at Arizona State University Wednesday to talk about ways to increase how many of the state's young people are ready for college.

UA provost steps down to take Regents job

After three years as University of Arizona provost, Meredith Hay is stepping down to take a new job at the Arizona Board of Regents.

Closer look at UA's new performance metrics - Round 1

A closer look at goals related to the number of degrees awarded, assigned to the University of Arizona by the Board of Regents. In Round 2, we'll cover goals related to transfer students.

Eugene Sander,UA ag dean, to serve as interim president

Longtime agriculture Dean Eugene Sander was named interim president of the University of Arizona Saturday.

Eugene Sander,UA ag dean, to serve as interim president

has been at the UA for 24 years and had planned to retire.

Regents give final approval to Phoenix UA cancer center

FLAGSTAFF - The Arizona Board of Regents gave its first approval to the Arizona Cancer Center project in downtown Phoenix during a meeting Thursday.

Regents to seek reversal of cuts in state funding

FLAGSTAFF - Regent Fred DuVal proposed a radical idea for funding Arizona's universities - predictability.

Regents to name UA interim president Saturday

The Arizona Board of Regents will hold a special meeting Saturday morning to name an interim president of the University of Arizona.

Regents work toward goal-based funding

FLAGSTAFF - The Arizona Board of Regents wants to work with state lawmakers on a new funding formula for the state's three universities.

UA faculty reaction to Shelton's resignation

"While we may wish it were otherwise, we respect that decision and have no doubt that Robert Shelton's legacy will only grow."

Shelton sees 'new beginning' for the UA

Outgoing University of Arizona President Robert Shelton said Tuesday that he was hopeful about the school's financial outlook.

UA president is leaving. What happens next?

Step 1: Accept Shelton's resignation and work out his severance package. Step 2: Figure out who the interim president will be.

Shelton to leave UA

Robert Shelton announced Monday that he is resigning after five years as president of the University of Arizona.

Higher ed elsewhere

This week's curated links about higher education news in the West

UA Healthcare looks to hire interim CEO

Kevin Burns is officially out as CEO of UA Healthcare Inc. and an interim CEO may soon be named.

Business people oppose UA Healthcare oversight bill

Self-made billionaire says he might take his business out of Arizona if the UA Healthcare bill becomes law. And, the UA Healthcare board of directors meets today.