Dec. 16, 2019 Ben's Bells Founder Researching Kind Communication Jeannette Maré enrolled as a doctoral student in the Department of Communication, where she will research how best to equip people to practice kindness during difficult conversations.
Nov. 20, 2019 Four Questions: A Rattlesnake's Seasonal Snooze A wildlife ecologist shares what researchers know about when, where and why snakes are scarce in the winter, and how climate might change their behavior.
Nov. 14, 2019 Regents' Cup Showcases Rigorous Debate, Civil Discourse In the inaugural Regents' Cup, team members will participate in rounds of civil dialogue, solutions, persuasive storytelling and Oxford-style debate, sharing true stories from personal experiences.
Nov. 18, 2019 How Religion Can Heighten or Help With Financial Stress Researchers found that some religious people experience financial stress due, in part, to religion's demands on their time and money. Yet, others feel their religious involvement and support of their church community reduces their financial stress.
Nov. 7, 2019 Social Sciences Excel in Times Higher Education Subject Rankings The University of Arizona's social sciences placed No. 32 in the U.S. and No. 16 among all U.S. public institutions in Times Higher Education's World University Rankings 2020 By Subject.
Nov. 5, 2019 Discovering the Linkages between Urban Food Security, Climate Change A $1.6 million NSF grant will allow researchers to study the challenges associated with food security in urban areas prone to drought and climate variability in sub-Saharan Africa.
Nov. 2, 2019 Pathways to Teaching Program Launching in Tucson Pathways to Teaching is a new College of Education teacher preparation program that supports eligible Tucson-area residents in earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an ESL endorsement.
Oct. 14, 2019 Examining Public Information Campaigns as a Strategy of Border Enforcement An NSF grant will help a University of Arizona researcher analyze public information campaigns as a strategy of border enforcement, comparing case studies from the United States and Australia.
Jan. 1, 2020 UA to Lead Multi-University Study on Sexual Assault Prevention A sexual assault training program that started in Canada teaches female freshmen how to better recognize risky situations, defend themselves, and communicate what they do and don't want.
Oct. 9, 2019 Buying Less is Better Than Buying 'Green' … for the Planet and Your Happiness A study found that people who consume less are happier than those who engage in other pro-environmental consumer behaviors, like buying environmentally friendly products.