The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is currently addressing two significant issues concerning the University of Arizona (UA). Firstly, the regents have defended the university's decision to purchase an online university, acknowledging the risks but stating they were mitigated. Secondly, a potential legal conflict has arisen following accusations from the UA Faculty Senate Chair, Leila Hudson, against Board Chair Fred DuVal. Hudson accused DuVal of a potential conflict of interest during Monday's faculty senate meeting. In response, DuVal, supported by ABOR, is considering legal action against Hudson. Additionally, it was revealed at a recent regent meeting that the UA's athletics department faced a $32 million loss in fiscal year 2023 (FY '23), which was categorized as a 'loan' to the athletics department.
AZ regent pursuing 'all legal remedies' after conflict of interest claim by UA faculty leader https://t.co/SHjp6JNRFX
At Arizona Regent meeting, UA confirms athletics department lost $32 million in FY '23, and the loss was listed as a "loan" to athletics.
BREAKING: ABOR is meeting today and Board Chair Fred DuVal is considering legal action against UA Faculty Senate Chair Leila Hudson after she accused him of a potential conflict of interest in Monday’s faculty senate meeting. Our exclusive: https://t.co/xPAmlmow4t
Regent: U of A Faculty Senate chair's criticism could prompt legal action | Tap on the picture to learn more 🔽 https://t.co/XeyK0n13fc
Regents defend U of A's online university purchase, say risks were known, mitigated | Tap on the picture to learn more 🔽 https://t.co/ZFBnJaYykO