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Hundreds of Foster Care Homes Needed in Pima County

May 25, 2016 3,300 children and 800 foster homes in metro area leave agency scrambling.
Students sit on benches at the front entrance of Old Main.

University of Arizona To Boost Pay for Faculty, Staff

May 16, 2016 Salaries will go up in September in first across-the-board raises in three years.
"I’ve just always been trying to be ahead I guess?" Viputheshwar Sitaraman said of his accomplishment.

18-Year-Old UA Grad: 'Always Been Trying to Be Ahead'

May 12, 2016 Viputeshwar Sitaraman will shift focus to company he started when earning degree in two years.
Students begin moving into the dormitories at the University of Arizona.

Dorm Move Out: UA Students Donate Unwanted Items

May 2, 2016 Around 6,600 students will vacate dorms over the next two weeks.
UA College of Engineering students show off their project at Design Day 2015.

UA Engineering Students Showcase Design Projects

Apr 29, 2016 More than 100 teams will show projects from space suits to solar-powered whiskey still.
University of Arizona graduate students walked out Thursday, April 14, 2016. Among their demands are living wages for all employees, better health care plans, child care on campus and stronger advocacy in the Legislature.

UA Graduate Students Walk Out, Call for Living Wages

Apr 14, 2016 Protest convened on steps of Old Main, where UA President Hart's office is housed.
The Administration (left) and Modern Languages (right) buildings on the campus of the University of Arizona.

Tuition Rises for New University of Arizona Students

Apr 7, 2016 The Arizona Board of Regents set tuition for state universities; Returning UA students will not see an increase next year

Arizona Lawmakers Call for UA President Hart's Resignation

Apr 6, 2016 Hart says she plans to stay with UA and DeVry as controversy grows.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Tuition Increase Proposal Criticized by UA Students

Mar 29, 2016 UA has proposed 3.2% increase for new students in fall 2016.

W-i-n-n-e-r-s: Two Pima County Students in State Spelling Bee

Mar 18, 2016 Matt Glasshoff and Sai Konkimalla to represent county Saturday at state championship.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Board of Regents Begins Tuition Setting Process Friday

Mar 14, 2016 Rates for the 2016-2017 academic year will be set next month after public hearings.

Slow Progress in Reform of State Child Safety Agency

Mar 4, 2016 'Cultural changes' are not going to happen overnight, lawmakers say.

At UA Law School, Students Can Skip LSAT, Take GRE Instead

Feb 10, 2016 First in country to make change in ongoing search for well-rounded students.
The "Read to a Dog" program at the Pima County public libraries uses therapy dogs as a way to promote literacy among children.

Free Books and Story Times Celebrate Love of Reading Week

Feb 8, 2016 Pima County Library hopes to spread love of reading to local Head Start programs.
Students celebrate their achievements at a University of Arizona graduation ceremony.

Study: Arizona Higher Ed Spending Drop No. 1 in Nation

Jan 30, 2016 State universities cut $99 million this fiscal year; most other states grew.
Students celebrate their achievements at a University of Arizona graduation ceremony.

Study: More College Grads Would Boost State Economy

Jan 20, 2016 $7B bump could come from improving attainment at universities, tech education schools.

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