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University of Arizona junior Mercedes Galarza says she took out loans to avoid dropping out of school.

AZ WEEK EXTRA: College Students React to Budget Issues

Feb 9, 2015 One UA student's story: Supporting family and getting by on less than $30 extra every two weeks.

AZ WEEK: Arizona Universities Brace for Cuts

Feb 6, 2015 How will higher-education institutions and students absorb $77M in state aid reductions?
Arizona Board of Regents Chairman Mark Killian (center) meets with University of Arizona students, Feb. 5, 2015.

Regents Want Cuts Reversed With Budget Improvement

Feb 6, 2015 'Defunding universities goes against state's goals of economic growth,' Regents president says.
Arizona Board of Regents Chairman Mark Killian (center) meets with University of Arizona students, Feb. 5, 2015.

Regents President: Budget Cuts 'Imminent' at Universities

Feb 5, 2015 Students show up en masse, ask for budgeting transparency, grad student 'living wage.'
The Moon

Will We Soon be Mining the Moon?

Jan 29, 2015 UA Scientists say private concerns are seeking ways to get there, but the practicality of it may be far-fetched.

Banner Takeover of UAMC Approved by Regents

Jan 28, 2015 Deal worth nearly $1B includes new operator rebuilding main UAMC hospital on Tucson campus by 2019.
A Mediterranean diet consists mostly of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, olive oil and red wine.

Here's a Diet That Can Reduce Cancer, Prevent Obesity, Diabetes

Jan 27, 2015 UA nutritionists co-host events to share research on benefits of Mediterranean-style eating pattern.
Music icon

UA Gets Another $20M Gift, This Time for Music School

Jan 14, 2015 Couple contribute in honor of Fred Fox, music teacher and French horn player.
The Eller College online MBA website.

UA, ASU Online Programs Rank Highly

Jan 9, 2015 Business programs, including MBAs at both schools, make top 50 in magazine's annual list.
Rainfall at the University of Arizona campus.

Regents Chief: New Funding Model Needed for Universities

Dec 26, 2014 She says base it on number of graduates entering workforce, amount of research under way at 3 state institutions.
University of Arizona's Old Main.

Year in Review: Issues at PCC, UA

Dec 24, 2014 Community college seeks to escape probation, keep accreditation; UA sees record enrollment but tight budget.

Thousands of Winter Graduates at University of Arizona

Dec 22, 2014 College convocations held around campus for 2,600; no university-wide commencement for first time.

METRO WEEK: University of Arizona Budget Challenges Continue

Nov 21, 2014 State funding for UA not rising; tuition, gifts make up larger portion of revenue.
University of Arizona students walk by the Old Main.

Campaign Aims to Get Every Arizona Student to Apply for College

Nov 3, 2014 State-wide effort starts today, runs all month; 50 high schools will get visits.

Arizona Teens Have Stopped Using Most Kinds of Drugs

Nov 3, 2014 But nearly one-third reported using marijuana.
Randy Shepherd and his wife, Tiffany. Shepherd is the first recipient of a heart since UAMC revived its transplant program this year.

First UAMC Heart Transplant Recipient of 2014 Leaves Hospital

Oct 9, 2014 Medical center had suspended its program late last year; Mesa man spent months on artificial device.

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