Government, Public Policy & Law

At 73 and retired from careers in airlines, employee assistance counseling and real estate, Carol Nigut, a Master of Legal Studies graduate, is pursuing new purpose to become a lawyer focused on civil rights restoration and reversing wrongful convictions.

Several U of A graduate programs across many fields of study have once again been recognized as among the best in the United States in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings.

A new course focused on improving walking and cycling conditions aims to make the University of Arizona campus safer and more connected.

The Southern Arizona Heat Planning Summit helps officials prepare for and protect vulnerable citizens during increasing extreme heat events and has led to an international reputation for excellence in heat planning and preparedness.

In a Q&A, University of Arizona health law and policy expert Tara Sklar explains why stopgap funding measures for telehealth services – like the one set to expire on Jan. 30 – cannot keep up with the demand of remote health care.

The University of Arizona was home to countless research discoveries, programmatic successes and other historic milestones throughout 2025.

The University of Arizona ranks among the nation's best in conferring bachelor's degrees across several academic disciplines, according to a recent analysis by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Researchers from the state's three public universities are tackling challenges ranging from electric vehicle infrastructure to native plant landscaping and safety management.

The Water Resources Research Center's annual conference focused on ways nations, states, tribes and others work together when water crosses borders.

Dozens of U of A programs are recognized as among the best in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings.