Business and Law

From social media to the workplace, non-stereotypical apologies can help repair trust, according to a new study involving a University of Arizona researcher.

Torivio Fodder, manager of the Indigenous Governance Program, explains the principles that guide successful tribal governance and why the university is a leader at teaching them.

The startup Ancerix is working to commercialize much-needed instruments for surgical hardware removal. The team worked with Tech Launch Arizona to file patents and license its intellectual property.

Researchers from the university's Drachman Institute, along with colleagues from ASU, NAU and the University of New Mexico, will research housing security, climate and health with a focus on Hispanic and underserved communities in the arid Southwest.

The University of Arizona program, which provides mentorship and resources to Native American entrepreneurs in Arizona, will help five more tribal members grow their businesses.

The professorship, endowed by Desmond and Jean Ruley Kearns, will provide financial support and recognition to a faculty member who demonstrates expertise in, passion for and commitment to advancing natural resources law.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act, which helps keep Native American adoptees with their families and tribes. Barbara Atwood, a professor emerita of law, discusses the act's history and the arguments in the case.

Four Ukrainian startups are calling the University of Arizona Tech Park home for six months. They will receive training and support through the Center for Innovation as they explore market expansion opportunities in the United States.

People often engage in "mood repair" after a tense interaction with a partner. After a difficult morning at home, employees may try to make themselves feel better by being of service to coworkers later in the day, research suggests.