'Conference on Academic Freedom' draws national speakers to talk freedom of speech
Debates over speech, censorship and free inquiry dominated headlines this week, the University of Arizona staged a counterpoint: a weekend gathering aimed at expanding, not restricting, conversation
Yavapai County Cooperative Extension: Serving the land grant mission through community engagement
Last week, Dr. Suresh Garimella, the 23rd president of the University of Arizona made his way north to visit the University of Arizona’s interests in Yavapai County. He toured University
Legendary Actor/Author/Activist George Takei Named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025 | ALA
Pioneering actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. Takei will be joined in leading the annual event by youth honorary chair Iris Mogul.
Trump administration terminates University of Alaska grants for Alaska Native, Indigenous students
University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Mike Sfraga said the funding cuts “will have a substantial and negative impact on a large number of Alaskans, including our Alaska Native students.”
Growing Libraries and ReThinking Libraries announce a partnership to help libraries better serve their communities
Press Release: Growing Libraries and ReThinking Libraries announce a partnership to help libraries better serve their communities. Growing Libraries and ReThinking Libraries have announced a partnership that will supercharge strategic planning for libraries, enabling them to reach more community members and connect them with library services.
President Garimella highlights U of A's land-grant mission during Yavapai County visit | University of Arizona News
University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella and senior members of his leadership team visited Yavapai County to reinforce the institution's land-grant mission of service in every corner of the state.
Law Firm DEI in 2025: Strategies for Building Inclusive and Resilient Legal Practices
When law firms avoid or sideline DEI programs, they implicitly say that they are okay with missing out on the diversity of experience and thought that fuels better decisions, stronger...
Demographics of US Museum-Goers: A 2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story
This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, a national survey of American museum visitors from AAM and Wilkening Consulting. Every year, the survey part…
ARL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 — Association of Research Libraries
Join us in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15). Below is a roundup of blog posts, exhibits, and other resources from our member libraries. Arizona State University Chicano/a Research...
ACE Survey: Majority of College Presidents “Extremely Concerned” About Federal Policy Direction
Nearly three-quarters of college presidents say they are “extremely concerned” about the current administration’s impact on higher education, according to ACE’s Pulse Point survey, released today.
Court Order Halting Gutting of IMLS Upheld by Appeals Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied a request by defendants in Rhode Island v. Trump to stay a May 13 preliminary injunction that formally ordered a halt to the dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Mental Health Podcast · Mind Ya Mental is a podcast that seeks to educate, empower, and uplift those seeking guidance through the monumental world of mental health and wellbeing. Join Dr. Raquel Martin as she discusses how…
Tribal Suits Over Sacred Site Show Religious Law Shortcomings
Years-long court challenges attempting to stop the federal government’s transfer of sacred tribal land in Arizona to a copper mining company show how US religious protections haven’t been equally applied, academics and attorneys say.
The new policy is one of several in response to a state law that aims to eliminate any mention of diversity, equity and inclusion at public universities.
In-State Tuition and Scholarships for Undocumented Students: What Institutions Should Know - Presidents' Alliance
Since coming into office, the Trump administration has increasingly targeted undocumented students and the colleges and universities seeking to enroll and support them. This includes efforts to roll back in-state tuition access and scholarships for undocumented students, including filing lawsuits against states with such laws, restricting eligibility to adult education and career and technical education (CTE) classes, and opening federal civil rights investigations into institutions that offer scholarships to DACA recipients and undocumented students. In response to these developments, this...
Libraries, Museums, Cultural Institutions, and Nation’s Largest Cultural Worker Union Urge Court to Block President Trump’s Effort to Dismantle the Nation’s Cultural and Educational Infrastructure - Democracy Forward
University Libraries archivist involved in new standards for Indigenous knowledge in archival collections
Megan K. Friedel, assistant professor and lead archivist of University Libraries, discusses her involvement in the Society of American Archivists Archival
Can the marriage of “two great ideals…democracy and racial equality” survive the Supreme Court?
In September 2025, John Roberts Jr. will mark the 20th anniversary of his confirmation as Chief Justice of the United States. Roberts and his conservative colleagues on the court thus far have etched legacies in a number of areas of the law, but only one has major implications for democracy’s future.
