College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

The 1953 film, shot in Tucson and styled as a wildlife documentary about the desert, won an Oscar and briefly put Tucson on the map. But new research by U of A associate professor Susan Swanberg explains how the film failed to live up to its "true-life" claims.

High housing costs and ongoing financial instability make it difficult for many living in Tucson to cover basic expenses or manage unexpected emergencies, according to data collected by U of A students.

New research reveals that more American cities – even those seen as affluent – are home to people living without running water as people are being squeezed by unaffordable housing and the cost-of-living crisis.

From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024.

Marcelino A. Perez III, a Tucson native and first-generation college student, will graduate from the U of A this week with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice studies.

U of A researchers found that millennials are balancing hope and hesitation as they plan for their financial futures amid climate challenges.

A new U of A-led study, based on archaeological remains found in Alaska, shows that people and the ancestors of today's dogs began forming close relationships as early as 12,000 years ago – about 2,000 years earlier than previously recorded in the Americas.

The 7 Generations American Indian and Alaska Native Behavioral Health Center of Excellence provides training and resources for behavioral health care providers.

The "Beyond Fronteras" exhibit at the Historic 1904 Santa Cruz County Courthouse includes photos, videos, paintings and essays about the area's history, culture and people.

The new position will advance research, teaching and outreach on Holocaust studies, human rights and comparative genocide.