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Students walk across the UA Mall as the sun sets in the background. Photo taken December 10th, 2015.

Student Enrollment At UA Grows Slower than ASU, NAU

Nov 16, 2016 Growth was 1.2 percent in Tucson versus 5.3 percent statewide.
Principal Michael McConnell reviews a map of the Innovation Academy.

Tucson's Amphi District Seeks K-5 Students for STEM School

Nov 14, 2016 Innovation Academy will open next school year in Oro Valley for 500 students.
Participants working with concrete at Southern Arizona Construction Career Days, 2016.

Businesses Work to Attract Students to Trades Careers

Nov 10, 2016 More than 1,100 kids attended Southern Arizona Construction Days, an event organizer said.

Dustin Williams Poised to be Pima County Superintendent

Nov 8, 2016 Leads opponent Margaret Burkholder by more than 15,000 votes.
University of Arizona students walk by the Old Main.

UA Reaches $1.5B Fundraising Goal Two Years Early

Nov 4, 2016 More than 100,000 individuals have donated during the 6-year capital campaign.
The west campus of Pima Community College.

Consultants Unveil Vision for the Future of Pima College

Nov 3, 2016 A team has been working on an educational master plan for the past year.
On the University of Arizona campus.

Conference Aims to Encourage Young Men to Attend College

Oct 24, 2016 Women undergrads outnumber men at the UA 52 to 48, in line with national trends.
Students at a Tucson High school sit at a table outside.

Colleges to Reach Out to High School Students in Tucson

Oct 24, 2016 Recruiters from about 200 institutions will be on hand at College Night.

Review of School Boards, County Superintendent Races

Oct 21, 2016 Plus: How Pima County plans to balance land development,species protection.

September Sees Back-to-School Boost for Arizona Employment

Oct 20, 2016 The start of the academic year means roughly 30,000 people were hired last month, according to state data.

Arizona Program Helps College Students 'Earn to Learn'

Oct 19, 2016 1,000 enrolled at UA in matching savings funds to help with tuition, other expenses.
Candidates for TUSD governing board meet in forum to discuss issues facing the district's schools, September 2016.

TUSD Race Focuses on Teacher Retention, Transparency

Oct 18, 2016 Crowded race: Three incumbents and four challengers seek three seats.
A school bus stops at an intersection on Tucson's northwest side.

2 Teachers Face off in Race to Be Pima County Schools Chief

Oct 17, 2016 Both say they want better pay and working conditions for fellow educators.
This year's UA College of Social and Behavioral Sciences lecture series deals with privacy in the information age.

Conversations on Privacy

Oct 14, 2016 Lecture Series presented by UA College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
First meeting of a search committee to find a new University of Arizona president to take the place of Ann Weaver Hart, Oct. 13, 2016.

Committee Discusses Qualities Sought in Next UA President

Oct 13, 2016 The search committee will vet candidates; Arizona Board of Regents has final say.
The west campus of Pima Community College.

Pima College to Host STEM Innovation Showcase

Oct 11, 2016 Event aims to connect students, faculty, business community

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