Five Pillars of Progress:

Education for All: Expanding access to education in rural and urban areas for all students.

Health Care Excellence: Training future medical professionals to address health care shortages.

Innovation and Growth: Enhancing workforce training and research in technology, health care and renewable energy.

Funding Restoration: Restoring previous budget cuts invests in university programs and research infrastructure which spur economic activity.

Future-Ready Campuses: Building new medical education research and capacity – as well as ongoing investments in the state’s research and industry strengths – require access to capital funding for future-ready campuses.

AZ Opportunity: A plan for Arizona’s future

AZ Opportunity is rooted in the principle that public higher education remains the best investment an individual student – or state – can make in our shared future. This initiative emphasizes university access and highlights Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona’s development – particularly in high-demand industries such as health care, advanced manufacturing, aerospace and more.

Let’s make Arizona’s future as limitless as its landscapes.

Arizona’s strength lies in its people, landscapes, industries and values. Investing in education opens opportunities for all, helping students achieve their dreams and driving innovation for a vibrant economy. The Arizona Board of Regents sees universities as key engines of opportunity.

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Talent needed. Talent made in Arizona.

Investing in higher education is investing in Arizona’s values. It’s a commitment to creating opportunities for every student, supporting families, and ensuring our state remains a beacon of innovation and progress.

Workforce Development: Equipping Arizonans with skills for high-demand industries.
Economic Strength: Increasing lifetime earnings and fostering innovation to grow our economy.
Community Empowerment: Building a brighter future for rural and urban areas alike.

Learn more and join the conversation.

Discover how the Arizona Board of Regents’ vision supports Arizona’s shared values and strengthens our state for future generations. Let’s continue to build a better tomorrow together.

Delivering the workforce of tomorrow.

This is more than a funding proposal—it’s a promise to Arizona’s families, businesses and communities. Together, we can expand opportunities, develop a skilled workforce and ensure that our state remains a leader in innovation and growth.

Let’s work together to make Arizona’s future even brighter.

Shaping Arizona’s future through education.

Arizona’s universities are more than institutions — they’re catalysts for growth, innovation and opportunity. By investing in education, we empower students, strengthen our workforce and build a brighter future for every corner of our state.