Higher Education
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Most of Arizona’s growing number of graduates don’t meet the state’s own academic standards
In 2025, just two in five students met Arizona’s proficiency standard in 11th-grade English Language Arts.
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ASU v. U of A: How the desert’s biggest (and longest) rivalry really took shape
Explore the century-old rivalry between ASU and U of A, from the Territorial Cup to the Phoenix–Tucson divide.
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University of Arizona rejects Trump education compact
The University of Arizona rejected an offer of preferential funding in exchange for embracing the Trump administration’s political agenda.
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Trump asks U of A to commit to his agenda and get favorable access to federal money
The White House is asking nine major universities, including the University of Arizona, to commit to President Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.
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20 famous people who attended Arizona colleges
From fashion designers and comedians to pro athletes and reality TV stars, discover the famous celebrities who attended college in the Grand Canyon State.
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Arizona universities could lose millions as Trump administration targets Hispanic-serving grants
Citing the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ruling, the Trump administration has withdrawn its defense of a program vital to Latino student success.
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Tribal colleges and universities under threat of federal cuts
Federal funding cuts could put tribal colleges and universities like Tohono O’odham Community College in southern Arizona at risk of closing.
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8 Arizona college traditions students will never forget
Discover some of the wildest, strangest, and most beloved college traditions found across Arizona’s universities.
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Arizona passed its state budget. Here’s what’s in it
The state narrowly avoided a government shutdown, passing its budget with three days to spare.
