Dec. 19, 2023 Housing crisis unveiled: The impact of expired federal funding on Tucson's vulnerable communities Insights from University of Arizona students, presented last week at the annual Poverty in Tucson Field Workshop, illuminate the struggles of low-income households and propel policy changes for a better future.
Dec. 5, 2023 Nine UArizona students receive Centennial Achievement Awards The annual awards, given to both undergraduate and graduate students, recognize recipients' outstanding achievements and commitment to their community and families.
Nov. 21, 2023 Searching for answers to today's questions in Native communities' venerable traditions Edward A. Jolie uses perishable materials to study human history in the Americas. To make anthropology a more inclusive field, he starts by asking who it's meant to serve and how.
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.
