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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

UA Chinese Student Enrollment Grows, As Do Efforts to Thrive

Oct 5, 2016 China sends 1,900 students to the university, more than any other foreign country.
Students walk across campus at the University of Arizona.

Yearly Report Shows Drop in Most Crimes on UA Campus

Oct 3, 2016 Some stats on UA's annual crime report may not show whole picture, dean of students says.
The Continental School District is facing the same challenges as the community that hosts it: a growing need for services, but a declining number of resources.

State Injects Cash into Program to Train Principals

Sep 30, 2016 Gov. Ducey's office investing $100,000 to train school leaders.
A new emergency communication network in Pima County is intended to help connect emergency responders who work in disparate public safety agencies.

Fair Looks to Teach Teens About First-Responder Jobs

Sep 30, 2016 Police, military and emergency medicine workers will be present to answer questions.

Tucson Homeless Kids Capture Dreams With Photography

Sep 29, 2016 "Pictures of Hope" aims to give youth in shelters a chance to photograph their dreams.
Freshman literature teacher Michelle Callahan-DuMont at Sunnyside High School.

Seven Weeks into School Year, TUSD Still Needs 120 Teachers

Sep 27, 2016 The vacancies are being filled temporarily by subs as district continues recruiting.
UA President Ann Weaver Hart in March 9, 2015 interview.

How President Hart Will Become Professor Hart

Sep 22, 2016 UA president will serve on faculty of College of Education, earn top salary.
The logo for the Arizona Board of Regents.

Board of Regents Names UA President Search Committee

Sep 22, 2016 Committee will review prospective candidates for the UA's top post.

UA Online Aims to Expand Through Business Partnerships

Sep 21, 2016 Geico, Caterpillar Inc. and Salt River Project have signed on for test program.
Pima Community College Downtown Campus.

PCC Chancelor: Sanction on College Should Be Removed

Sep 16, 2016 Accreditor took the college off probation last year but it remained on notice, a lesser sanction.

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