Sept. 3, 2020 New Arizona Institutes for Resilience Will Tackle Environmental Challenges The new institutes will help people prepare for a low-carbon, environmentally sustainable and socially just world through research, education and real-world implementation.
Sept. 3, 2020 Nathan Levi Esquerra Named UArizona's First SVP for Native American Advancement A former chairman of California's Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, Esquerra will lead university efforts to improve Native American student success and promote tribal interests.
Sept. 2, 2020 UArizona Collaborates on $115M Effort to Build Quantum Computer Three College of Engineering researchers are involved in the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center, which is part of a $625 million federal program to foster quantum innovation in the United States.
Sept. 2, 2020 Do Big Tadpoles Turn into Big Frogs? It's Complicated, Study Finds Researchers studied the evolution of frog and tadpole body sizes. They found that the two life stages do not evolve completely independently of each other, as previously thought.
Sept. 1, 2020 UArizona Partners With Community on COVID-19 Efforts The university is working with the Tucson Police Department, neighborhood associations and other partners to encourage student compliance with public health guidelines on and off campus.
Sept. 1, 2020 As Rural Western Towns Grow, So Do Their Planning Challenges A new study examines the challenges faced by "gateway communities" – rural communities adjacent to national parks, forests, rivers and other outdoor recreational amenities.
Aug. 31, 2020 Planned Gift Creates $4.6M Scholarship Endowment for Flowing Wells High School Graduates Donor Sandra Aley was an alumna of Flowing Wells High School and UArizona. She died of pancreatic cancer in January. A $4.6 million gift from her estate created the scholarship.
Aug. 31, 2020 Wildcats RISE Provides Peer Support to UArizona Students in Distress The new program offers group and individual support sessions for students, facilitated by students. The free sessions are conducted virtually via video conferencing.
Aug. 27, 2020 University of Arizona Mourns the Passing of Hall of Fame Coach Lute Olson A five-time national Coach of the Year and seven-time Pac-10 Coach of the Year, Olson led Arizona to a national championship and was an iconic figure in college basketball and the Southern Arizona community.
Aug. 27, 2020 Princeton Review Names UArizona a 'Best College' The University of Arizona received its best scores in sustainability, quality of life, fire safety and financial aid, as well as a top-20 mark for best health services.
