Tucson Standard

On November 15, 2024, we at Tucson Standard submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Arizona. The request pertains to detailed employee information for the year 2023. The requested data points include first and last names, institution name, position, department, pay rate, and year-to-date gross pay.

As an organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to such public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.

In related news, The University of Arizona is leading an international partnership known as CoQREATE (Convergent Quantum Research Alliance in Telecommunications). This partnership includes research centers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Their aim is to investigate and develop technology that provides connectivity between quantum computers over short and long distances. A combined investment of $3 million from the National Science Foundation, Science Foundation Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy has been made for this partnership.

We will continue to monitor developments regarding our FOIA request and keep our readers informed about matters of public interest.