The Arizona Board of Regents will begin looking for the University of Arizona's next president.
Robert Robbins is stepping down either in 2026 or when the board finds a replacement, as the school is currently facing a $177 million budget shortfall that led to scrutiny on Robbins, interim Chief Financial Officer John Arnold and the board. The Center Square reported that the issues led to Arnold taking a leave of absence from being ABOR's Executive Director and Fred DuVal stepping away from his role as chair on the board.
The "search advisory committee" will play a significant role in choosing the next president.
“When selecting this committee, I wanted to make sure its members would bring diverse perspectives and a wide array of expertise. Their leadership, insights and contributions will be instrumental to the success of this search process,” ABOR Chair Cecilia Mata said in a statement. “As the board embarks on selecting the next president of the University of Arizona, we will do so thoughtfully and with community input to ensure we find a visionary leader who can make a lasting impact on this top-tier research university.”
