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Near the entrance of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library in downtown Tucson stands an old card catalog, its drawers stuffed with the makings of basil, cucumbers, wildflowers and more.
At the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona's farm in west Tucson, anthropology interns grow their own food and research the farm's impact on the surrounding community.
Travis Sawyer is an Astronaut Scholar for a second successive year, receiving a highly competitive national scholarship that goes to some of the brightest minds in the STEM fields.
The FlexTech Alliance, of which the UA is a part, has been awarded $75 million to further flexible hybrid electronics research, which has the potential to reshape multiple industries from health care to engineering.
Based on preliminary data, the UA this week has welcomed more than 42,100 students for the fall semester. The University has met or exceeded a number of enrollment goals with its largest class on record.
The Institute for Career Readiness and Engagement was created to connect students to employers and experiences. Its signature program, Industry Treks, helps make introductions.
The UA Water Resources Research Center recently released its 2015 Arroyo newsletter, which covers an "enormous topic" — Arizona’s water situation, and its challenges and options.
A collaborative agreement with AFRL New Mexico in Albuquerque is expected to improve career opportunities for students and provide access to specialized test facilities.
In response to the financial crash in 2008, the UA designed and launched Scholarship Universe to match students with funding opportunities. The program has been named a Models of Excellence honoree by University Business magazine.
Tech Launch Arizona saw another record year with more than 200 invention disclosures, the formation of 12 startup licensee companies and more than $2.1 million in revenue from royalties and patent reimbursements for intellectual property at the UA.