University of Arizona in the News

USA Today March 12, 2010
Pat Tillman's Legacy: More Help for Military Veterans in College

The UA is one of eight universities across the country to offer the Pat Tillman Foundation's Tillman Military Scholars program, which offers scholarships to help veterans dedicated to service who are pursuing higher education.
Guardian March 12, 2010
Study Reveals Carbon Footprint of UK Music Industry

In the first study to map the greenhouse-gas emission profile of the music industry, an international expert panel including Diana Liverman of UA's Institute of the Environment reveals the environmental impact of the music industry in the United Kingdom.
Science March 11, 2010
Pardon, Your Thoughts Are Showing

Thoughts leave a visible trace that researchers can now track by analyzing brain activity. UA Regents' Professor Lynn Nadel said it's the closest scientists have come to reading specific memories, but cautioned that the research method can't spot particular neurons in the act of signaling each other.
CBS News March 11, 2010
New U.S. Math, English Standards Drafted

Math and English instruction in the United States moved a step closer to uniform – and more rigorous – standards Wednesday as draft new national guidelines were released.
KNXV-TV March 10, 2010
AZ Researchers Get $1.5M to Study Vitamin D Effect on Cancer

A $1.5 million grant will enable researchers at the Arizona Cancer Center to study the relationship between vitamin D and colon cancer.
New York Times March 10, 2010
The Great Prostate Mistake

Richard J. Ablin, a research professor in the UA's College of Medicine, writes about the challenges faced by those with prostate cancer and complexities with screening and testing.
Arizona Daily Star March 9, 2010
Careful: It's Rattlesnake Time Again!

With one bite already reported, Mark Murphy of UA's Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center and other experts offer tips on how to avoid getting bitten and what to do in the event of a bite.
Arizona Republic March 8, 2010
Authors Gathering in Tucson

The second annual Tucson Festival of Books takes place on the UA campus this weekend. The first event attracted more than 50,000 visitors.
Arizona Daily Sun March 8, 2010
Lowell Lens Nearly Done

The UA's College of Optical Sciences has nearly completed construction on an ultra-thin mirror that will be part of the $44 million Discovery Channel Telescope.
Behavioral Health Central March 8, 2010
Physician Promotes Treatment Focusing on Mind-body Connection