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George Gunter (left) and Rahul Bhadani (right) show the data from a more advanced sensor attached to the roof of the "cognitive and autonomous test vehicle." The goal of their project was to get similarly accurate data with a sensor that records less data.

Learning to Program a Driverless Car at the UA

Aug 8, 2017 A 10-week summer course meant to encourage students to continue studies in research-based graduate programs.

The group Save Our Schools worked to gather signatures opposing legislation that would expand school vouchers in Arizona.

Arizona School Voucher Law on Hold for Now

Aug 8, 2017 Opponents of the legislation have filed enough signatures to temporarily block it.

Looking down at the mall on the campus of the University of Arizona.

UA Looks to Nontraditional Students to Offset Enrollment Losses

Aug 8, 2017 Admissions official says it's a national issue and birthrate is to blame.

Laying the Groundwork for Mental Health Education in Arizona Schools

Aug 7, 2017 Local NAMI chapter to helm planning process for stigma-fighting initiative.

Feds Won't Sue UA over Affirmative Action, Already Blocked in Arizona

Aug 2, 2017 Proposition 107 barred preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

Girl Scouts Can Now Add STEM Badges to Their Sashes

Jul 26, 2017 Science, engineering and outdoor pursuits allow girls to take risks and seek challenges.

Organizers: Effort to Block School-Voucher Expansion is On Track

Jul 20, 2017 Save Our Schools Arizona won't say how many signatures they've collected, just that more are coming in every hour.

Free Tuition For Arizona Teachers-in-Training, If They Stay

Jul 20, 2017 Participants will have tuition waved in exchange for three-year commitment to Arizona's public schools.

The Evo A. DeConcini U.S. Courthouse, 405 W. Congress Street in Tucson.

Former Official Behind Ethnic Studies Ban Testifies in Court

Jul 19, 2017 Ex-schools Superintendent Tom Horne defended efforts to shut down Tucson Mexican-American studies program.

The Tristar Experience, formerly known as the Flying Hospital, will leave Tucson for the first time in more than 15 years as it heads to its new home in Kansas City.

'Flying Hospital' to Depart Tucson After 15 Years in Storage

Jul 13, 2017 The plane will become a teaching space where students can learn about careers in STEM and aviation.

Mayor Jonathan Rothschild speaks at a press conference announcing a pair of grants that will fund the Community Schools Initiative for three more years.

Grants Give 'Community Schools Initiative' Three More Years

Jul 13, 2017 Participating schools have seen an increase in graduation rates, federal student aid for college applications.

Group Works to Block Arizona School Voucher Expansion

Jul 10, 2017 Save Our Schools has until Aug. 1 to gather the necessary signatures to put the issue to voters.

Education Group: State Should Step Back, Let Teachers, Districts Decide

Jun 27, 2017 Education Association delegates headed to national meeting to advocate for local education independence, racial and social justice focus.

Arizona Board of Regents chair Greg Patterson resigned Monday, June 19, 2017.

Governor Appoints New Arizona Regent Following Resignation of Chair

Jun 20, 2017 Chairman Greg Patterson resigned Monday saying he didn't want to be a 'distraction.'

Frankie Burgos, staff member of the Warrior-Scholar Project, teaches a class.

Academic Boot Camp Helps Veterans on Path to University, Civilian Life

Jun 20, 2017 Warrior-Scholar Project also aims to ease veterans worries about transitioning.

The Tucson Unified School District headquarters, 1010 E. 10th St.

Episode 142: TUSD Searches for Next Superintendent

Jun 16, 2017 Also, Rosemont mine gets US environmental OK; opponents say they'll continue resisting.

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