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AZ Opportunity Podcast

AZ Opportunity Podcast

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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 higher education, this podcast will bring you the latest news, activities and updates on higher education in the state of Arizona. Tune in for conversations with university leaders, business and community partners, insights into academic innovation and the news stories that are shaping the future of higher education in Arizona. Stay informed, stay inspired and follow along by subscribing today and by visiting azregents.edu and azopportunity.com.Copyright 2026 AZ Opportunity Podcast Politica e governo Scienze politiche Successo personale Sviluppo personale
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  • Meet the Newest Student Regent Aydin-Kane Vo

    Meet the Newest Student Regent Aydin-Kane Vo
    Aug 10 2026
    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 board and reflects on the experiences that have shaped his perspective on higher education. We also talk about the role of a student regent, the importance of representing student voices in board discussions and the issues he believes will have the greatest impact on Arizona students in the years ahead. From academic innovation and research to affordability, access and student success, Regent Vo offers his thoughts on the opportunities and challenges facing Arizona’s public universities. He also discusses what he hopes to accomplish during his term and how he plans to ensure students remain at the center of the board’s work. Stay informed, inspired and connected to the future of Arizona’s public universities by visiting azregents.edu and AZOpportunity.com.
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    39 min
  • Where Every Dollar Goes: Rethinking Procurement in Arizona

    Where Every Dollar Goes: Rethinking Procurement in Arizona
    Jun 22 2026
    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 Arizona’s public universities partner with state and local leaders to tackle complex issues and improve outcomes across the state. The discussion focuses on procurement and how it functions across Arizona’s local governments. It explores where there is real opportunity to improve efficiency, strengthen oversight and save public dollars. The conversation stems from a research effort led by Arizona State University in partnership with the County Supervisors Association and the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. The work was supported through an Arizona Board of Regents Regents’ Community Grant and reflects a broader effort to bring practical, data-driven solutions to public sector challenges. To kick things off, we chat with Craig Sullivan, the executive director at the CSA, to help set the stage for this research and explain why this work matters now. Following that, you’ll hear a conversation between Brandon Nee, director of strategic initiatives at the CSA, and ASU researchers Dr. Akheil Singla and PhD candidate Mariah Lindberg who spoke with him about the findings and opportunities they identified. Read the final report here: https://www.countysupervisors.org/general-government/procurement Those strategies are now starting to extend beyond the study’s conclusions and into real-world conditions. The board recently approved an additional $100,000 Regents’ Community Grant to ASU to evaluate procurement reforms in Kingman and Mohave County. Researchers will track how procurement performs before and after the changes, capturing not just savings, but the staffing, coordination and system adjustments required to make those improvements stick. You can learn more here: https://www.azregents.edu/news-releases/regents-backed-study-outlines-strategies-more-efficient-purchasing-local-governments Stay informed, inspired, and connected to the future of Arizona’s public universities by visiting azregents.edu and AZOpportunity.com.
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    38 min
  • Regent Gregg Brewster on impact, opportunity and life after college

    Regent Gregg Brewster on impact, opportunity and life after college
    Jun 15 2026
    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 steady voice making the case that increasing college attainment is key to the state’s economic growth. We talk with Regent Brewster about how Arizona’s public universities serve the state, the role they play in addressing major challenges like health care and how university communities continue to shape lives long after graduation. Stay informed, inspired, and connected to the future of Arizona’s public universities by visiting azregents.edu and AZOpportunity.com.
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    40 min
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