Episodes

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 special episode Regent Gregg Brewster hosts a conversation with Provost Patricia Prelock of the University of Arizona and Dr. Ben Schwartz, president of academic delivery at Banner ...

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: Arizona Board of Regents Committee on Free Expression reviewed a draft of its 2025 Free Expression Annual Report. The latest on the Arizona Tri-University R...

Welcome back to another episode of the AZ Opportunity Podcast, a production of the Arizona Board of Regents — bringing you the highlights and higher education headlines from across Arizona’s public university system. In this episode, we spotlight a groundbreaking Regents’ Research Grant that’s tackling a critical issue facing Arizona’s firefighters: exposure to toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Regents' Grants are a board-led grant initiative that brings together Arizona's public universi...

The AZ Opportunity Podcast, a production of the Arizona Board of Regents — bringing you the highlights and higher education headlines from across Arizona’s public university system. In this news digest, we cover: The Arizona Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Regent Lee Stein. Arizona’s selection for a national initiative supporting postsecondary education for justice-impacted students. Highlights from the Future of Arizona series in Yuma, focusing on sustainable agriculture and research coll...

Welcome to the AZ Opportunity Podcast, a production of the Arizona Board of Regents. The AZ Opportunity Podcast is the official 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. AZ Opportunity is the board’s long-range vision and is rooted in the principle that public higher education remains the best investment an individua...