Arizona tax agency head fired after defending education tax
Gov. Doug Ducey’s office announced a new leader for the Department of Revenue on Dec. 29 without mentioning that Carlton Woodruff was out as director.
Gov. Doug Ducey’s office announced a new leader for the Department of Revenue on Dec. 29 without mentioning that Carlton Woodruff was out as director.
Student loan forgiveness: How it might unfold and who might benefit
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
UArizona men’s basketball self-imposes 1-year postseason ban
The University of Arizona's men's basketball team has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban on Tuesday.
The University of Arizona's men's basketball team has self-imposed a one-year postseason ban on Tuesday.
Akinjo scores 22, Arizona beats Colorado 88-74
"We had an energy about us on offense," Arizona coach Sean Miller said. "We executed, we made shots. We were clicking, we were efficient, we got contributions from a lot of players."
"We had an energy about us on offense," Arizona coach Sean Miller said. "We executed, we made shots. We were clicking, we were efficient, we got contributions from a lot of players."
Emotional video shows local high school teenager sharing college acceptance email with late mother
A local high school teenager shares her acceptance into Duke University with her late mother at her grave.
A local high school teenager shares her acceptance into Duke University with her late mother at her grave.
Student sells Pokémon cards for thousands to pay for graduate school
A University of North Georgia student transformed his childhood passion into an investment for eventual medical school, purchasing a series of Pokémon cards as a teen and building on his interest founded as a six-year-old.
A University of North Georgia student transformed his childhood passion into an investment for eventual medical school, purchasing a series of Pokémon cards as a teen and building on his interest founded as a six-year-old.
Lori Loughlin released from prison after serving 2 months for role in college admissions scandal
Lori Loughlin was released from prison on Monday after serving two months for her role in the national college admissions scandal.
Lori Loughlin was released from prison on Monday after serving two months for her role in the national college admissions scandal.
Researchers at Arizona State University develop breakthrough face covering amid COVID-19 pandemic
A team of researchers with Arizona State University has won a big prize for an invention that will come in handy for many people during the current pandemic.
A team of researchers with Arizona State University has won a big prize for an invention that will come in handy for many people during the current pandemic.
Biden pledges tuition-free community college for all
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
Biden wrote in a tweet that a high school diploma is no longer enough for the occupational demands of the 21st Century.
North Carolina preschool teacher, laid off after 20 years, wins $250G lottery prize
A North Carolina preschool teacher who was laid off earlier this year recently had his luck dramatically turn around.
A North Carolina preschool teacher who was laid off earlier this year recently had his luck dramatically turn around.
Pellington, No. 6 Arizona women blow out Idaho 96-42
The Wildcats are 37-6 in their last 43 games, the best stretch in school history.
The Wildcats are 37-6 in their last 43 games, the best stretch in school history.
Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.
Oakland teen and founder of science education company gets accepted to dream school Stanford
Ahmed Muhammed got into Stanford with an impressive 4.7 GPA and an SAT score of 1540, receiving a perfect 800 in the Math section and a 740 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. He had taken the college entrance exams his sophomore year and also received high scores in the SAT's subject tests receiving an 800 in math and a 790 in chemistry.
Ahmed Muhammed got into Stanford with an impressive 4.7 GPA and an SAT score of 1540, receiving a perfect 800 in the Math section and a 740 in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. He had taken the college entrance exams his sophomore year and also received high scores in the SAT's subject tests receiving an 800 in math and a 790 in chemistry.
Akinjo has 18, Arizona turns back Montana 70-64
The Wildcats (6-1) picked up their third win against the Big Sky Conference but for the second time they trailed at halftime before pulling it out down the stretch.
The Wildcats (6-1) picked up their third win against the Big Sky Conference but for the second time they trailed at halftime before pulling it out down the stretch.
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Connecticut's schools chief, tapped as Biden's education secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen the education commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher to serve as his education secretary.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Stanford beats Arizona for first time since 2009
The Cardinal (4-2, 1-0 Pac-12) beat Arizona for the first time since Jan. 4, 2009, snapping the nation’s fourth-longest active losing streak against a conference opponent.
The Cardinal (4-2, 1-0 Pac-12) beat Arizona for the first time since Jan. 4, 2009, snapping the nation’s fourth-longest active losing streak against a conference opponent.
Daniels helps Arizona St. beat Oregon St. 46-33
Jayden Daniels passed for a touchdown and had two of Arizona State’s six rushing touchdowns in the Sun Devils’ 46-33 victory over Oregon State on Saturday night.
Jayden Daniels passed for a touchdown and had two of Arizona State’s six rushing touchdowns in the Sun Devils’ 46-33 victory over Oregon State on Saturday night.
Arizona public, charter schools to face budget deficit
Mesa Public Schools, the largest district in Arizona, will lose $16 million. Chandler Unified School will have its budget cut by $12 million.
Mesa Public Schools, the largest district in Arizona, will lose $16 million. Chandler Unified School will have its budget cut by $12 million.
No. 6 Arizona stays unbeaten with 62-59 win over Colorado
On the ropes for three quarters, No. 6 Arizona made just enough big plays in the final period to hold off upset-minded Colorado 62-59 on Friday night.
On the ropes for three quarters, No. 6 Arizona made just enough big plays in the final period to hold off upset-minded Colorado 62-59 on Friday night.