Helen Rummel

1 week ago | azcentral.com | Helen Rummel

The University of Arizona is consolidating its cultural resource centers into a new Student Culture and Engagement Hub following political pressure. The change, touted as a collaborative effort, has sparked backlash from students and staff who believe it will harm student support and the university's reputation. The university has previously maintained it is complying with federal laws while facing threats of funding cuts if diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are not removed.

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Helen Rummel

Arizona State University has enrolled over 23,000 veterans, active-duty service members, and their dependents, comprising about 12% of the student body. The Pat Tillman Veterans Center at ASU offers comprehensive support services, including employment assistance and mental health resources. Executive Director Shawn Banzhaf, a veteran himself, emphasizes the importance of understanding the experiences of veterans and providing empathetic support.

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Helen Rummel

A class action lawsuit alleging deceptive marketing practices by GCU's former parent company will continue despite the feds dropping a record-breaking fine against the school. An attorney representing the students said the decision to drop the fine from the Education Department did not dispute the specific findings from an earlier investigation. GCU President Brian Mueller maintains the lawsuit's claims are false and that the school has been transparent in its disclosures.

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Helen Rummel

About 9,000 University of Arizona students graduated May 16 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, celebrating with friends and family. Prominent rock climber and author Erik Weihenmayer delivered this year's commencement speech to a crowd of thousands. The 56-year-old was the first ever blind person to reach the top of Mount Everest and later hiked the "Seven Summits," the highest points across each continent.

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Helen Rummel

The Department of Education under the Trump administration has rescinded a $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University. The fine, originally levied by the agency in 2023 under the Biden administration, stemmed from allegations of misleading marketing practices. The U.S. Department of Education has revoked its multi-million dollar fine against Grand Canyon University as the Trump administration seeks to dismantle the agency that originally issued it.