University of Arizona in the News

Washington Post March 8, 2010
Read, Then Discuss: Happy People Cut the Chit-chat

Add to the long list of factors that may affect your overall happiness and well-being: Your ratio of idle chatter to deep and meaningful conversation. Matthias Mehl's study in the March issue of Psychological Science shows that folks who tend to engage in substantial conversations more than in shallow chatter also tend to be happier than those whose talk is mostly light and breezy.
CNN March 5, 2010
Unhappy? Maybe It's Too Much Small Talk

Small talk is part of everyday life, but the substantial, meaningful conversations are what may make you happy. That's one possibility suggested in a new study by UA psychologist Matthias Mehl examining how conversation connects to happiness.
Universal Sports March 5, 2010
From Court to Slopes, Nichols a Fast Learner

UA alumna Alana Nichols played on the wheelchair basketball team during her time as a University student-athlete. Nichols, who is now a downhill racer, is preparing for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada.  
Arizona Daily Star March 5, 2010
UMC, UPH in Talks to Combine Into Single Company

University Medical Center Corp. and University Physicians Healthcare are planning to merge into a single nonprofit company later this year. Dr. William M. Crist, UA's vice president for health affairs, said the merger would enable more collaboration, improved service, more jobs and further developments in the UA College of Medicine.
Scientific American March 5, 2010
Want TV in 3-D?

Major manufacturers will begin rolling out their first-generation 3-D television sets by the year's end, but viewing glasses are still required. Pierre Blanche, an assistant research professor at the UA's College of Optical Sciences, and his colleagues are working on developing technology to enable 3-D viewing without the glasses.
KOLD-TV March 4, 2010
Does Your Kid Have the DNA of a Sports Superstar?

While researchers are evaluating genetics behind sports performance, coaches for Arizona Athletics, Dr. Scott Goldman and Dr. Giovanni Bosco weigh in on the conversation. Dr. Bosco, who chairs the UA's genetics graduate interdisciplinary program, warns that far more research is required to understand why some have strong athletic abilities over others.
Poynter Online March 4, 2010
Psychology, Culture Key in 'The Art of Access' to Public Records

David Cuillier, an assistant professor in the UA's School of Journalism, speaks to issues regarding government records and public access to them. Cuillier co-authored a book, "The Art of Access: Strategies for Acquiring Public Records," on the related topics.
New York Times March 3, 2010
Seeing the Investor Value in Being Green

Gary Pivo, who directs the Responsible Property Investing Center at the UA, said several dozen green building funds for public and private sectors exist around the world. But it is not likely that many private funds are devoted exclusively to eco-friendly buildings.
Arizona Republic March 3, 2010
Food Ills Spur Calls for More U.S. Oversight

Keith Boesen, managing director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the UA, said it is not possible to completely eliminate instances of food poisoning, but that instances in the U.S. are low. 
Business Wire March 2, 2010
Dr. Marvin Slepian Gives Keynote Speech

Dr. Marvin Slepian, a world-renowned interventional cardiologist and UA clinical professor of medicine, co-founded SynCardia Systems, Inc., which manufacturers artificial hearts.