Sept. 16, 2020 Perfectionists May be More Prone to Helicopter Parenting, Study Finds The negative effects of helicopter parenting on young adults are well documented, but less is known about why certain people over-parent. A new study suggests perfectionism is one driver.
Sept. 15, 2020 UArizona Receives $4M in Federal Grants to Support Underrepresented Students The three grants from the U.S. Department of Education's TRIO Programs will help first-generation students, students from low-income households and students with disabilities pursue STEM majors, earn bachelor's degrees and become teachers.
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. 21, 2020 Student EMTs Find New Home in Rowhouse Designed and Built by Architecture Students The house, designed and built by students in the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, proved to be the "perfect fit" for the student EMS team.
Aug. 12, 2020 Does a VP Pick Change the Race? Probably Not, UArizona Expert Says Presidential nominees have gotten to choose their running mates since the mid-20th century, says political scientist Barbara Norrander. But the top of the ticket still matters most.
Aug. 11, 2020 Study Predicts Millions of Unsellable Homes Could Upend Market The prediction by professor Arthur C. Nelson undermines the classic "big promise" in homeownership: that a home, after it's paid off, can be sold for a retirement nest egg.
Aug. 11, 2020 Researchers Propose Climate-Smart Desert Food Production Model for Land and Human Health As heat waves, drought and disease challenge food security in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, scientists are setting their sights on a novel model for desert farming.
July 16, 2020 How COVID-19 is Impacting Politics in the US UArizona political scientist Samara Klar discusses the relationship between COVID-19 and partisanship, the impact of the virus on the upcoming election and why the country might not be as divided as it seems.
July 7, 2020 Early Childhood Education Centers Can Boost Parents' Engagement at Home Early childhood education centers play an important role in encouraging parents to engage in educational activities with their children at the centers and at home, research finds.
June 24, 2020 Pandemic Provides Unique Learning Experience for Journalism Students The pandemic presented a once-in-a-career opportunity for UArizona student journalists who rose to the occasion to cover it, with guidance from faculty and staff.
