Oct. 26, 2023 Researchers find first proof of menopause in wild chimpanzees University of Arizona primatologist Jacob Negrey co-authored a study of the Ngogo community in Uganda that shows humans aren't the only primates with a long post-fertile life stage.
Oct. 18, 2023 UArizona political scientist on how the Latino vote may impact 2024 Lisa M. Sanchez researches ethno-racial disparities in American politics. In this Q&A, she discusses what the U.S.'s increasingly energized Latino electorate means for the next election.
Oct. 9, 2023 UArizona professor Manuel Muñoz awarded MacArthur Fellowship A fiction writer and professor of English, Muñoz will use part of his $800,000 stipend from the prestigious John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation award to support future students.
Oct. 9, 2023 Arizona Esports expands with launch of Esports Academy The new academy will help Arizona Esports – the university's official home for competitive videogaming – expand its roster of student-athletes and its presence in the community.
Sept. 27, 2023 New UArizona program looks to diversify STEM engagement among local youth Led by Adriana Zuniga-Teran, a researcher in the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, the mentoring program focuses on a school district with 90% Hispanic enrollment.
July 26, 2023 UArizona will help local substance-use recovery program reach more Native American women The UArizona New Dawn-Warrior Women project is helping expand the reach of Tucson's Native Ways Program, which helps clients with substance use recovery while incorporating Native American culture and traditions.
July 13, 2023 In a Barbie world: Experts weigh in on Barbie's legacy ahead of film release With the "Barbie" movie about to hit the big screen, Hope Simpara, associate professor of practice in fashion industry science and technology, and Jennifer Stevens Aubrey, professor of communication, discuss the iconic doll's fashion legacy and impact on girls and young women.
June 28, 2023 Professor completes first underwater camping trip at Biosphere 2 Winslow Burleson started his summer with a camping trip 21 feet underwater in the ocean biome at Biosphere 2. He spent the night in an inflatable tent and worked with a robot to collect samples from the ocean.
June 28, 2023 Money, QS honor UArizona as a top public US university UArizona is included on Money's list of The Best Colleges in America 2023. The university is also ranked No. 54 in the United States and No. 27 among public U.S. institutions in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
June 27, 2023 Researchers explore the use of ultrasound to achieve mindfulness Researchers in the Science Enhanced Mindfulness Lab in the UArizona Center for Consciousness Studies are exploring the use of ultrasound-guided brain stimulation to enhance mindfulness during meditation.
