Sam Luba

2 months ago | statepress.com | Sam Luba |Carsten Oyer

The presidents of Arizona's three major public universities often exercise input in the legislative process to advocate for their institutions' needs. That influence isn't without its critics. The relationship between state universities and their legislature starts with the Arizona Board of Regents. "Public universities in Arizona, we all run in concert with the Board of Regents," said Matthew Simon, the associate vice president of federal and state relations at ASU.