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Getting in to College Is Just First Step for Many Latinos

Sep 16, 2016 While enrollment is growing, some face obstacles to ultimately receiving a degree.

ITT Tech Closure Leaves 100s of Tucson Students Scrambling

Sep 12, 2016 The for-profit college shuttered all campuses nationwide last week, including four in Arizona.

ITT Tech Folds; Tucson Campus, Three in Phoenix Close

Sep 6, 2016 Joins growing list of for-profit colleges to shutter in Tucson.
Students walk across the UA Mall as the sun sets in the background. Photo taken December 10th, 2015.

University of Arizona Considers Ban on E-Cigarettes

Sep 6, 2016 Cigarettes, pipes and chewing tobacco were banned on campus in 2014.
Mathematics formulae and characters on a blackboard.

State Education Board Reviews School Standards

Sep 5, 2016 Three public meetings set in Southern Arizona on Math, English standards.

Nation's Latinos Crossing the Digital Divide

Aug 30, 2016 Sunnyside program aims to improve the digital literacy of students - and their families

Arizona Proposes Math, English Language Standards For K-12

Aug 23, 2016 The draft metrics aim to define skills students should know by end of each grade.

What Led to UA Medical School Scrutiny?

Aug 19, 2016 Controversy surrounding University of Arizona Health Sciences didn't start this month.
The logo for the Arizona Board of Regents.

Regents Will Hire Expert to Review UA Health Sciences

Aug 19, 2016 'Comprehensive' review to start as soon as possible; UA President Hart happy with decision.

UA Health Sciences Head Rejects Allegations

Aug 17, 2016 'Skip' Garcia doesn't anticipate basis for investigation but would cooperate fully.
The exterior of Banner University Medical Center.

UA's Hart Asks Regents for Health Sciences Investigation

Aug 16, 2016 Move comes following allegations of misuse of public funds and alteration of public documents.
A rendering of the University of Arizona C.A.T.S. Academic Center on Enke Drive. Photo courtesy of arizonawildcats.com.

New UA Building to be Academic Center for Athletes

Aug 16, 2016 'CATS' will provide space for study, academic support, official says.
Caris (second from left) at the dedication of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab.

Richard Caris, UA Mirror Lab Namesake, Dies at 81

Aug 15, 2016 Caris valued 'exciting projects and the people that were trying to do them.'
The exterior of Banner University Medical Center.

UA College of Medicine Officials Address Questions About Leadership, Financials, Future

Aug 12, 2016 Members of the Arizona Board of Regents held the second of two fact-finding meetings Friday.

Tucson College Joins Growing Group of For-Profit Colleges That Will Close

Jul 13, 2016 Third private college to announce Tucson closure this year.
Pima Community College Downtown Campus

PCC Makes Case for Removing Accrediting 'Notice' Sanction

Jun 22, 2016 The college was taken off probation but placed on notice in May 2015.

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