Inclusion

A new agreement between the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and UArizona affirms the university's commitment to helping the tribe's members reach their higher education-related goals.

The statement was assembled in consultation with leaders of the Tohono O'odham Nation and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and with Native American scholars at the university.

The gift will fund training for practitioners of Indigenous healing traditions and those working in underserved communities.

In her role as inaugural vice chair of the new committee, Ivy Banks, UArizona associate vice provost for diversity and inclusion, will help guide national policy related to diversity and inclusion at top research universities.

Seven undergraduates will be recognized during this year's graduation ceremonies for their service to the community, academic accomplishments and perseverance.

The university's COVID-19 vaccination POD has moved fully indoors and will continue to operate through June 25. Walk-ins are accepted at the Ina E. Gittings Building.

The new minor is an effort years in the making, and will focus on what has become the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group in the United States.

Walk-ins are being accepted at university's vaccination POD, which will move indoors on May 3. The university also is doing vaccination outreach in rural Arizona communities.

As the university recognizes APIDA Heritage Month, Joshua Schlachet explains in a Q&A how he and his East Asian studies colleagues are enhancing the Japanese studies curriculum.