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Probation Program Education Coordinator Melissa Goulart speaks to graduates that received their high school diploma on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Tucson, Ariz.

Pima County celebrates eight GED’s awarded through adult education program

May 23, 2024 Recipients overcame significant life challenges including drug addiction and homelessness.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Former graduate student found guilty of first-degree murder of UA professor

May 21, 2024 A 12-person jury found Murad Dervish guilty of six felony charges, including aggravated assault and first-degree murder.
Pima County Superior Court Sign

Trial closes for former UA grad student accused of killing professor, deliberation begins

May 20, 2024 Alleged shooter Murad Dervish is pleading guilty except insane to second degree murder.
A children's book.

Read On Arizona and partners provide youth reading education to support fight pandemic literacy loss

May 19, 2024 Recent research suggests that third grade students struggle with reading comprehension.
Pima County Superior Court

Former UA graduate student claims he didn't know killing professor was wrong

May 17, 2024 The trial for alleged UA shooter Murad Dervish continued this week.
Cochise College in Sierra Vista.

Sierra Vista Police arrest former Cochise College student for “terroristic threats” to Cochise College staff

May 13, 2024 Charles B. Wise was charged with engaging in an act of terrorism, aggravated assault, interfering with an institution, and using an electronic device to threaten or intimidate.

Trial begins in UA professor Thomas Meixner murder

May 7, 2024 Former grad student Murad Dervish pled not guilty to 7 felony counts, including 1st degree murder.
Police and protestors clash at 2:00 a.m. on Park Avenue on the edge of the University of Arizona campus as officers worked to break up a pro-Palestine encampment on campus. May 1, 2024

The Buzz: Protests at Arizona's universities

May 3, 2024 Clashes on campus have lead to arrests, changes in policy around on-campus gatherings.
Students walk along the mall on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA releases budget cuts to academic units

Apr 25, 2024 The savings from the cuts are expected to rid the university of its deficit in the next fiscal year.
The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

Company hired to help find next UA president

Apr 23, 2024 The company helped find the current NAU president.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

Arizona students still unsure of financial aid for fall as Gov. Katie Hobbs announces FAFSA campaign

Apr 22, 2024 Students and parents are still unsure how much financial aid they will be offered for the 2024-25 school year.
University of Arizona President Dr. Robert C. Robbins speaks during an Arizona Board of Regents meeting on April 18, 2024.

UA's fiscal woes improve: projected $52 million deficit after cuts

Apr 18, 2024 The announcement was made during the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on Thursday.
Looking west across the University of Arizona mall. The Student Union Memorial Center and Old Main can both been seen.

ABOR begins search process for new UA president

Apr 15, 2024 The Board named an advisory committee on Monday night.
Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that was started over 450 years ago in response to the oppression of Africans who were brought to Brazil as slaves, has gained in popularity here in Tucson. We visit Capoeira Mandinga Tucson, where masters from Brazil, and the US recently convened for a week-long event highlighting this unique cultural tradition.

It’s what brings it all together: Sports in multi-cultural places

Apr 11, 2024 Hear about an Arizona community college's surprisingly international soccer roster, then get introduced to an afro-Brazilian martial art.
Cochise County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jacqui Clay talks with law enforcement about the Navigate360 program. March 28, 2024.

Cochise Superintendent of Schools gives update on school communication program

Apr 4, 2024 The Navigate360 software will allow schools to share information with law enforcement
Dr. J.D. Rottweiler, President of Cochise College at the Sierra Vista Campus. April 2, 2024.

Cochise College President plans to retire in 2025

Apr 4, 2024 Dr. J.D. Rottweiler plans to depart after 15 years at the helm.

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