AZ Opportunity Podcast
The AZ Opportunity Podcast, a production of the Arizona Board of Regents. The AZ Opportunity Podcast is the official source for the highlights and higher education headlines from Arizona’s public university system. Whether you're a student, faculty member, policymaker or simply passionate about high...
Recent Episodes
Oct. 21, 2026
Student Regent Felipe Garcia on Why Essential Needs Matter
The AZ Opportunity Podcast is a production of the Arizona Board of Regents and a helpful source for the latest news, activities and updates on how Arizona’s public universities are preparing tomorrow's workforce, advancing innovation and research, expanding access to education and driving Arizona's economy. In this episode, we sit down with Student Regent Felipe Garcia to discuss the 2026 Student Essential Needs Report, which examines how challenges related to food, housing, transportation, hea
Aug. 10, 2026
Meet the Newest Student Regent Aydin-Kane Vo
The AZ Opportunity Podcast is a production of the Arizona Board of Regents and a helpful source for the latest news, activities and updates on how Arizona’s public universities are preparing tomorrow's workforce, advancing innovation and research, expanding access to education and driving Arizona's economy. This episode we’re chatting with the newest student regent, Aydin-Kane Vo, who shares his journey from student researcher to student leader, discusses what inspired him to seek a position on
June 22, 2026
Where Every Dollar Goes: Rethinking Procurement in Arizona
The AZ Opportunity Podcast is a production of the Arizona Board of Regents and a helpful source for the latest news, activities and updates on how Arizona’s public universities are preparing tomorrow's workforce, advancing innovation and research, expanding access to education and driving Arizona's economy. This special episode was produced in partnership with the County Supervisors Association of Arizona and features a conversation from its Creatures of Statute podcast. It highlights how Arizon
June 15, 2026
Regent Gregg Brewster on impact, opportunity and life after college
The AZ Opportunity Podcast is a production of the Arizona Board of Regents and a helpful source for the latest news, activities and updates on how Arizona’s public universities are preparing tomorrow's workforce, advancing innovation and research, expanding access to education, and driving Arizona's economy. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Regent Gregg Brewster, who joined the board in 2022 and has been a continuous advocate for aligning higher education with Arizona’s workforce needs and a
April 14, 2026
Regent Jessica Pacheco on Innovation, Talent and the Future of Arizona’s Public Universities
The AZ Opportunity Podcast is a production of the Arizona Board of Regents and a helpful source for the latest news, activities and updates on how Arizona’s public universities are preparing tomorrow's workforce, advancing innovation and research, expanding access to education, and driving Arizona's economy. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Regent Jessica Pacheco, a leading voice on workforce development, innovation and the long-term success of Arizona’s public universities. We talk with Rege
Dec. 18, 2025
AZ Opportunity News Digest - December Edition
The AZ Opportunity Podcast is a production of the Arizona Board of Regents and a helpful source for the latest news, activities and updates on how Arizona’s public universities are preparing tomorrow's workforce, advancing innovation and research, expanding access to education and driving Arizona's economy. In this news digest, we cover: The board's partnership with the Arizona Department of Agriculture to launch the Arizona Hub for Agriculture Innovation. A new Regents' Grant supporting dual