Federal Research, Discovery and Impact
The Federal Relations Team
Federal Relations advocates for and represents the University of Arizona’s interests with the federal government, public policymakers and national higher education organizations.
Jenell Biggs Smolová
Executive Director, Federal Relations
(202) 975-7150
1 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Adam C. Fountaine
Director, Federal Relations
(202) 936-4896
1 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Karla Nuñez
Special Assistant, Federal Relations
(202) 975-7150
1 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
UA Hill Updates
For Capitol Hill news and updates regarding the issues most relevant to the University of Arizona—subscribe to the Office of Federal Relations' Washington Weekly newsletter.
University of Arizona Employee Policy on Political Activity
University employees and DCCs are prohibited from using University resources (including personnel or equipment) to influence the outcome of elections or to advocate support for or opposition to pending or proposed legislation (Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §15-1633 and Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Policy 6-905). In addition, recent amendments to A.R.S. §15-1864 provide guidance on when the Universities may take positions on the public policy controversies of the day.