Today U of A to help develop national standards for sustainability in higher ed Because of its "extraordinary commitment to advancing sustainability," the U of A and 20 other U.S. institutions will help the Carnegie Foundation develop a new higher education designation recognizing sustainability and climate action.
Feb. 3, 2025 U of A faculty and staff nationally recognized with presidential honors Five U of A faculty and staff were recognized with Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Mentoring and Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.
Jan. 21, 2025 Partnership with Tohono O'odham Community College gives students path to public health degree A transfer pathway to the Zuckerman College of Public Health will enable Tohono O'odham Community College students to expand their career potential.
Dec. 4, 2024 Peer support could help millions with sleep apnea slumber easier, study finds Researchers found that guidance from experienced CPAP users helps sleep apnea patients stick to their treatment, improving sleep quality and health outcomes.
Nov. 14, 2024 Bringing precision to the murky debate on fish oil With a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, precision nutrition researchers will conduct a clinical trial to explore how ancestry and genetics affect the body's response to omega-3 fatty acids.
Sept. 18, 2024 U of A project addresses loneliness in older adults living in border and rural communities Associate professor Ada M. Wilkinson-Lee is partnering with border and rural communities in Arizona to help them overcome the health impacts of social isolation.
Aug. 13, 2024 Pesticide exposure linked to stillbirth risk in new study Increased rates of stillborn births were seen among people who lived near areas where pesticides were used during their first trimester of pregnancy or pre-conception.
Aug. 12, 2024 $1.5M grant will build global network to prevent exploitation of Indigenous data Researchers are establishing a framework that protects the way Indigenous data is collected and used around the world, thanks to a $1.5 million NSF grant.
June 4, 2024 Veterans with service dogs may have fewer PTSD symptoms, higher quality of life In a new UArizona-led study, veterans who were paired with a service dog for just three months were 66% less likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
May 20, 2024 New federally funded center will rely on UArizona expertise to help communities manage extreme heat In the face of increasingly hotter temperatures across the U.S., University of Arizona heat research will help inform policy recommendations and other actions in communities nationwide.