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The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

More Veterans Might Qualify for Arizona In-State Tuition

Feb 20, 2017 A bill up for a vote in the House Monday expands eligibility.

Report: Tucson Lacks Policies to Improve Citizen Health

Feb 16, 2017 CityHealth says Tucson is deficient in 7 of the 9 policies authors think can keep a population healthy.
Students at Tucson's Academy of Math and Science Prince campus, the state charter school of the year for 2016.

Tucson School Named Arizona's Top Charter for 2016

Feb 15, 2017 Academy of Math and Science Prince recognized for STEM curriculum achievements.

School Vouchers Bill Moves to Full Arizona Senate

Feb 14, 2017 All Arizona students could be eligible for vouchers if the plan passes.

Bill Would Require Computer Coding for Arizona Students

Feb 13, 2017 Proposal for one hour of instruction aimed at helping the tech industry.
A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

UA Beats Fundraising Goal by Nearly $100 Million

Feb 10, 2017 Officials say the campaign reached its target more than two years ahead of schedule.
Monsoon clouds darken the sky over the campus of the University of Arizona and Arizona Stadium.

UA To Host Public Forum On Trump's Immigration Actions

Feb 8, 2017 Immigration lawyers will offer free consultations; another event planned to discuss issues in journalism.
Looking across the mall from the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.

How Do UA Students Feel About Their Job Prospects?

Feb 7, 2017 Worries over rising tuition, lack of jobs; 'college won't get cheaper any time soon.'

TUSD Looking to Fill 100 Teacher Vacancies

Feb 3, 2017 District historically has trouble recruiting enough teachers.
Arizona Board of Regents meeting in Tempe.

Arizona Regents Take Stance on Education Bills

Feb 2, 2017 Legislation being considered would directly affect the state's public universities
A school bus.

School Voucher Expansion for All Children Proposed

Jan 31, 2017 Republican Sen Debbie Lesko introduces bill to expand vouchers in next four years.
A school bus stops at an intersection on Tucson's northwest side.

Bill Would Expand School Vouchers In Arizona

Jan 30, 2017 A similar bill failed last year.

Episode 122: A Workforce Pipeline for Tucson Manufacturers

Jan 27, 2017 Plus, analysis of Monsanto greenhouse plans; churches offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants.
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.

New UA President Could be Named in March

Jan 26, 2017 A committee will meet and interview prospective candidates in coming weeks.

Program Aims to Send Latino Students to College in STEM Fields

Jan 25, 2017 Pima Community College was awarded $3.1 million federal grant.
The University of Arizona Food Product and Safety Laboratory.

Former UA Professor Sentenced in Meat Store Theft Case

Jan 24, 2017 John Marchello faced probation or up to almost four years in prison.

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