Higher Education

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a letter to educators nationwide, warning that racial discrimination under Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives may put institutions at risk of losing federal funding and could constitute civil rights violations.

Arizona has made notable progress in increasing the number of working-age adults who hold a degree or credential beyond high school.

The December class includes both graduate and undergraduate students, representing a 3% increase over the fall 2023 graduating cohort.

This week: The Intern Show profiles a young activist planning a women’s march in Yuma and Arizona Western College tutors get ready for finals week.

Jose Luis Cruz Rivera, the President of Northern Arizona University is wrapping his first year on the job. We hear about changes in higher ed due to the pandemic, plans to increase enrollment numbers and the role of colleges in keeping a college degree affordable.

Behind the Yuma Multiversity is a push to expand access to higher education in Yuma County by a coalition of local individuals and businesses.On this…

College enrollment is down nationwide due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As vaccines are administered and virus numbers improve, Arizona Western College, the…

By Howard Fischer - Capitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- Calling it a less expensive and more accessible alternative, a House panel voted Monday to allow…

Where is Arizona Western College going in the future and how can it best serve students as school leaders look to increase college degree attainment in…

By Howard Fischer - Capitol Media ServicesPHOENIX -- Courting a possible lawsuit, state senators voted to direct the Board of Regents and community…