I want to update you on developments regarding last week’s incident with the Border Patrol officers on campus and to reaffirm the University of Arizona’s relationship with the leadership and the women and men serving in U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

I am writing to let you know we have lost a pillar of the community: Don Diamond, chairman of venture capital firm Diamond Ventures, has passed away.

I am pleased to submit the University of Arizona's tuition and mandatory fees proposal for the 2019-2020 academic year. As a reminder, more than 99% of continuing undergraduate students will see a 0% increase in tuition and mandatory fees for 2019-2020, due to their enrollment in the tuition guarantee program.

Free speech is essential in sustaining a democratic society, and it is equally important in providing an exceptional university education. Our mission is one of service, and fundamental to its success is ensuring that all of our students and faculty practice and promote principles of freedom of expression and inquiry.

I reach out with the sad news that Karl Eller passed away yesterday. The University of Arizona has lost an alumnus, advocate and supporter of national stature. His decades of leadership and philanthropy have been nothing short of transformative.

I am excited to have Andrew Schulz, Dean of the College of Fine Arts, as the inaugural Vice President for the Arts.

As an institution of higher education, the University of Arizona has a strong commitment to create and maintain an environment free of discrimination.

I am excited to announce the University’s participation in the University Climate Change Coalition.