Independent analysis shows economic impact of Arizona public universities

March 5, 2019
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A new independent analysis of the economic impact of Arizona’s three public universities shows they were responsible for $11.1 billion in total economic impact and 84,000 jobs in fiscal year 2017. Arizona Board of Regents member Ron Shoopman will tell us more.

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Ron Shoopman

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