May 27, 2020 A Deeper Level of Knowing: Folklorists Tackle Global Issues Science and folklore can be important partners when it comes to addressing global challenges like climate change and COVID-19. Folklorist Maribel Alvarez says folklore can document the kind of "knowing" that only comes from generations of tradition and observation.
May 21, 2020 Mellon Foundation Grant Will Support Research and Storytelling on U.S.-Mexico Border The $750,000 grant to University Libraries will allow researchers to produce open-access humanities research from the border for both academic and popular audiences.
May 19, 2020 In a Time of Lockdown, the Arts Take Center Stage Experts from the College of Fine Arts say this is a good time to focus on creating your own art, in addition to taking in your favorite movies, shows, books and music.
April 16, 2020 How to Avoid Stereotyping Older Adults During the Pandemic COVID-19 could create a "perfect storm" for reinforcing stereotypes about older people, says UArizona researcher Jake Harwood, who studies intergenerational communication.
April 9, 2020 Grieving Rituals Lost to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of countless time-honored rituals. Maribel Alvarez in the School of Anthropology says creating new rituals can help ease the pain.
March 24, 2020 Is COVID-19 Making You Stay at Home? Turn Your Home Into a Healing Space As millions of Americans continue to stay home to help flatten the curve, UArizona researchers say thoughtful design can help reduce stress and create calm.
Feb. 27, 2020 Development Starts at Tech Park at The Bridges The first building, known as The Refinery, will house the University of Arizona Applied Research Corp., Tech Launch Arizona and the UArizona Center for Innovation.
Jan. 29, 2020 Forbes Names UArizona a 'Best Employer for Diversity' The University of Arizona has made its inaugural appearance on Forbes' third annual Best Employers For Diversity list, placing at No. 241 out of 500 businesses with at least 1,000 employees.
Dec. 10, 2019 UArizona Startups Create $585M Economic Impact A study conducted by the McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship found that University of Arizona startups generated substantial economic impact, from state revenues to job creation.
Nov. 19, 2019 Startup Sees Future for Heart Imaging Technology ElectroSonix has licensed the UArizona patents for acoustoelectric imaging, a technology that has the potential to improve the accuracy of cardiac ablation in treating cardiac arrhythmias.
