University of Arizona in the News

Arizona Capitol Times April 13, 2010
Arizona’s Economy Recovering - But Still Bad

Arizona's economy is still bad, but it's picking up, economists told policymakers this week. According to UA economist Marshall Vest: "It's going to take a long time to get back to where we were, but at least it's not getting any worse."
Arizona Daily Star April 13, 2010
In UA Exhibit, Early Man Takes on Mammoth

In 1951, UA archaeologists found conclusive evidence that some of the first humans to inhabit southeastern Arizona stalked and killed mammoths. The excavated skeleton of the elephant-like creature – found with stone spear points embedded in its ribs – is currently on display at the Arizona State Museum.
Sun Star April 13, 2010
Home Front: Germ Spot

You may scrub the toilet and countertops until they shine, but when it comes to germs, consider yourself outnumbered. Kelly Reynolds, a UA associate professor of community environment and policy, explains how faucets can harbor bacteria.
Arizona Daily Star April 13, 2010
Poverty, Obesity Entwined

In Arizona, 31 percent of children between the ages of 10 and 17 are overweight or obese. Dr. Tracey Kurtzman, an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics in the UA's College of Medicine, says the problem is paradoxical: poor people in other countries are emaciated, while the U.S. poor are "malnourished with too much."
The Christian Science Monitor April 11, 2010
'Life As We Don't Know It' In The Universe? Start With Titan

Could Titan, Saturn's largest moon, support life without water? Jonathan Lunine of UA's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory says scientists might not know it if they saw it and would have to examine chemical composition for signs of potential life.  
Arizona Daily Star April 11, 2010
Solar Energy, Other 'Green' Industries a Growing Source of Jobs

UA economist Marshall Vest says the jury is still out on the large-scale promise of "green jobs." Americans need a new economic driver, and the solar energy industry could fit that bill if it results in more manufacturing, he says.
Inside Tucson Business April 9, 2010
Recession Brings Innovation to Retailing

UA's Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences co-organized this week's Global Retailing Conference. Event speakers offered advice on how businesses can be innovative during a recession. About 100 students participated.
Arizona Republic April 9, 2010
Lute Olson Headlines Arizona Hall of Fame Class

Former Arizona men's basketball coach Lute Olson headlines a class of sports legends inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. Former Wildcat superstar Sean Elliot also was inducted at a ceremony in Phoenix on Thursday.
New York Times April 8, 2010
Why Do We Still Have Mining Disasters?

Price Fishback, economics professor at UA's College of Management, joins a panel of experts discussing if, and how, work safety can be increased in mining operations.
New Scientist April 8, 2010
Web Spy Software Hacks Into Secretive Online Forums

Hsinchun Chen, director of the artificial intelligence laboratory in the UA Eller College, develops software that probes online Web sites for criminal activity. His work employs some cat-and-mouse techniques that allow him to penetrate so-called "Dark Web" sites whose users would just as soon stay out of sight.