2021-22 Tuition and Fee Proposals President Robert C. Robbins March 26, 2021 I am pleased to submit the University of Arizona’s tuition and mandatory fees proposal for the 2021-2022 academic year. As a reminder, more than 99% of continuing undergraduate students will experience no increase in tuition or mandatory fees for 2021-2022, due to their enrollment in the tuition guarantee program. Read more
ABOR Chair sends message of condolence to UArizona community Regent Larry E. Penley Feb. 21, 2021 Arizona Board of Regents Chair Larry E. Penley sent the following message to the University of Arizona community today. Read more
A message from Arizona's public university presidents Feb. 12, 2021 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins, Arizona State University President Michael Crow and Northern Arizona University President Rita Cheng write that they are particularly concerned that students who are in rural areas are not applying to college at the rate of their urban counterparts, and that they are united in their objective of addressing this trend. Read more at Eastern Arizona Courier
Arizona universities team up to detect COVID-19 mutations Feb. 5, 2021 Scientists from Arizona's three public universities are joining forces to analyze test samples to detect dangerous COVID-19 mutations. "The concern, of course, is you get one of these mutations that take hold and there's no vaccine that can protect you," said University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins. Read more at The Associated Press
Accreditor approves UAGC acquisition of Ashford University Robert C. Robbins Nov. 16, 2020 We are pleased to announce the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has approved Ashford University's application for a change of ownership. This approval allows for the acquisition of Ashford University from Zovio Inc. by The University of Arizona Global Campus (Global Campus), an Arizona nonprofit corporation. Read more
Spring Semester Update Robert C. Robbins Nov. 2, 2020 Thank you for your continued commitment to the health and safety of our community as we complete the fall semester. For the Spring 2021 semester, we will continue to offer four course formats, in-person, flex in-person, live online and iCourse. For courses with in-person components, we anticipate starting the semester in Stage 2, described in the full message, based on the most current data trends and continued consultation with our public health experts, epidemiologists, and campus community. The specific stage classifications and ramp-up plan have been adjusted from Fall 2020 (see the breakouts in the full message at the link). Read more
Halloween gets the coronavirus treatment Oct. 23, 2020 Cities, universities and health officials are pushing the public to avoid big parties and consider new ways of celebrating Halloween. After a Labor Day-fueled coronavirus surge at the University of Arizona, President Robert C. Robbins said the institution is putting on a massive campaign to cut down big Halloween parties with help from the local police, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, and the Pima County Health Department. Read more at Politico
An education in adapting to Covid Oct. 19, 2020 In a wide-ranging interview, University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins discusses the university's COVID-19 strategies, worries about Halloween parties and the potential for a campuswide coronavirus vaccine mandate. Read more at Politico
Colleges use targeted lockdowns, online classes to preserve fall semester Sept. 30, 2020 After a rise in positive COVID-19 cases, the University of Arizona urged students to shelter in place for two weeks. "It was really a way of saying, 'Just don't go out and party in large groups,'" said President Robert C. Robbins, a cardiac surgeon. Read more at The Wall Street Journal
Back to school in the age of coronavirus Sept. 13, 2020 CNN's Dana Bash interviewed University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins about the unique steps the school is taking to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. Read more at CNN
