The Arizona Board of Regents

The death of former Northern Arizona University President Eugene M. Hughes does not diminish the legacy he leaves behind in the state. Hughes, 86, died March 10, 2021, in Flagstaff.  The Nebraska native was born April 3, 1934, in Scottsbluff. Hughes first arrived in Flagstaff in 1970 as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He rapidly advanced and was promoted to Provost of Arts and Sciences. In 1877, he became academic vice president. The Arizona Board of Regents selected Hughes as … [Read more...] about Eugene M. Hughes Leaves Lasting Legacy