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The Department of Education grant strengthens university partnerships with Arizona high schools that have student bodies that are predominantly Hispanic or from low-income households.
The honor, to be presented virtually this month, recognizes the university's excellence in support of HACU's mission to champion Hispanic success in higher education.
Arizona's Science, Engineering and Math Scholars program supports students pursuing a STEM degree, focusing on those who are underrepresented in STEM.
Thanks to $3 million in NASA funding, underrepresented students will have the opportunity to build miniature satellites to help scientists study the surface of asteroids.
The University of Arizona has been awarded a "Seal of Excelencia" by a national organization focused on accelerating Latino student success.
Students will soon be able to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in intelligence and information operations at the UA, thanks to a $1.5 million grant.
The U.S. Department of Education has recognized the UA's success in the enrollment of Hispanic students and in providing educational opportunities to them.
Thanks to an NSF grant, thought leaders will be invited to campus in November to examine the critical challenges and opportunities regarding undergraduate STEM education.
