Inclusive Access, a UA program that provides students with electronic course materials on the first day of classes, is bringing big benefits for faculty as well as students. It not only drastically reduces costs for students, but it allows faculty to jump right into course material without having to wait for students to buy textbooks. "Now, in the first week, I can assign readings, and I don't have to worry about a student being able to participate in the class because of financial constraints or disbursement of financial aid," says professor of pratice Bill Neumann. "And the fact that we can save students a boatload of money is just one of those wonderful things that's icing on the cake."

The Honors Village is among several campus construction projects now underway, along with a building dedicated to fostering collaboration among UAHS faculty and students.

Dr. Steve Goldman, a heart research scientist and cardiology professor, has been named to fill the C. Leonard Pfeiffer Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine at the Sarver Heart Center. "Dr. Goldman's commitment to advancing translational research that bridges basic science to clinical care, mentoring young scientists, and educating medical students, residents and fellows makes him an outstanding fit for the Pfeiffer chair," said Dr. Nancy K. Sweitzer, director of the Sarver Heart Center and chief of cardiology.

How did the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft take the first image of asteroid Bennu? Lo Que Pasa spoke with three OSIRIS-REx mission scientists who planned the first-light image of Bennu: Bashar Rizk, senior staff scientist at the UA Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and OSIRIS-REx Camera Suite instrument scientist, Christian d'Aubigny, deputy camera suite scientist, and Carl Hergenrother, an associate staff scientist who leads the observations while the asteroid is still a point source of light.

As early as this weekend, fans will be able to reap the benefits of summer renovations to UA athletics facilities. The projects include updates to Arizona Stadium, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium and McKale Memorial Center, plus construction of an indoor sports center.

With the start of the fall semester comes an abundance of events and opportunities to show your UA pride, connect with fellow employees, and explore what campus has to offer. Kick off September by cheering on the Wildcats as they take on Brigham Young University in the football home opener. Later in the month, learn about the resources available to faculty at the Arizona State Museum, and hear from legal experts – both from the UA and across the country – about recent cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Round out the month with a free screening of a classic film, presented by the School of Theatre, Film and Television.

Meet a dean whose research in the Pacific Islands was the subject of a 2012 National Geographic TV documentary. Terry Hunt, dean of the Honors College, talks about what the future holds for the college, his long-held love for the desert, and earning his "15 minutes of fame" researching Easter Island's mysterious statues.

The C.A.T.S. Academics program helps the UA's 500-plus student-athletes take what makes them successful in their sport of choice and translate it into academic achievement. "We seek to offer robust, comprehensive support to any student-athlete who walks through our doors," said John Mosbach, associate athletics director and director of C.A.T.S. Academics. "We have a tailored approach for our students – not just throwing them into a study hall for eight hours per week."

With schools back in session, some parents face the need to vaccinate their children, which can bring questions and concerns. Dr. Brett Hurliman, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Child Health at the College of Medicine – Phoenix and a pediatrician at Phoenix Children's Hospital, answers a few of the most frequently asked questions.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Andrew Cohen, Department of Geosciences; Vladimir E. Zakharov, Department of Mathematics; Dr. Clara N. Curiel-Lewandrowski, Department of Medicine; Dr. C. Kent Kwoh, Department of Medicine, Arthritis Center; Angela Valencia, UA Health Sciences Office of Research Administration; and Reglagene.