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The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

Tucson Air Quality Among the Best In the West

Sep 11, 2023 Tied for 4th among 12 Western Cities
A Widow Skimmer dragonfly perches on a plant on the Santa Cruz River in Tucson, Ariz. The 2023 Dragonfly BioBlitz is hoping to document the return of insects like this to the restored Santa Cruz River.

Dragonfly BioBlitz celebrates the return of vital insects to Santa Cruz River

Sep 11, 2023 Researchers are telling Tucson residents to look for dragonflies and damselflies as part of a community science project.
The fountain and lawn in front of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus. From August, 2019.

BioTech company expands UA

Sep 11, 2023 Strike Photonics, Inc is moving to the University of Arizona Tech Park.
An alfalfa field in Marana, AZ bordered by I-10. September 2023

Why is alfalfa one of Arizona's biggest crops?

Sep 6, 2023 Three of the 5 Cs that traditionally made up Arizona's economy have to do with agriculture. So how is that industry doing as water gets scarce?
Fans at the UA Men's Basketball Game in the McKale Center.

The Buzz: A look at UA and ASU's move to the Big 12 Athletic Conference

Sep 1, 2023 The economics of a new media deal are driving the programs to leave a conference that is the only one many fans have ever known.
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

US government cancels loans for former Ashford University students and plans to recoup costs from UA

Aug 31, 2023 The university denies any liability for Ashford's actions and will be “assessing its options.”
Looking east towards downtown Tucson from Tumamoc Hill. From January 2022.

Camera on Tumamoc Hill will document the next thousand years of Tucson history

Aug 29, 2023 Jonathon Keats chose Tucson as the next site for his unprecedented Deep Time photography project.
University President Robert Robbins and Chief Safety Officer Steve Patterson sit at a press conference on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

UA Addresses Campus Safety in Back-to-School Briefing

Aug 25, 2023 University officials said safety relies on awareness.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA's top security officer: "campus is extremely safe" as school year and shooting anniversary looms closer

Aug 17, 2023 The University of Arizona has spent the summer implementing new security measures to prepare for a new year.
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

EPA awards UA $96,000

Aug 17, 2023 The funding comes from the Environmental Education Grants Program.
Vana Dee Lewis wearing one of her #WORTHY shirts.

Vana Dee Lewis wants you to know you are "#WORTHY."

Aug 16, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: From Odyssey Storytelling, Ana Montanez shares a story about discovering inner strength, and Gabriel Dozal on his book "The Border Simulator."
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

UA project builds climate resilience through food

Aug 14, 2023 The project uses climate analog modeling to predict future climate conditions in a given region by comparing it to places that already have those qualities today.
The University of Arizona Athletic Director Dave Heeke and President Robert C. Robbins, talk about UA joining the Big 12 Conference on Monday, Aug. 7 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. The press conference follows the announcement made Friday, that the UA was leaving the Pac-12 Conference, after nearly five decades.

UA President, Athletic Director talk about conference realignment

Aug 7, 2023 Arizona will head to the Big 12 beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.
Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

Arizona goes to the Big 12

Aug 4, 2023 The Big 12 announced Friday night it is adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah as members next year.
Aerial view of Arizona Football stadium

Arizona in talks to join Big 12; Big Ten discussing membership with Oregon, Wash., AP sources say

Aug 3, 2023 The person added that Arizona State was not as far along in the process.
Clients participate in a smudging ceremony at The Haven, a local substance use treatment center in Tucson, Arizona. The facility offers a Native Ways Program, a treatment plan that incorporates Native American culture and practices.

The Haven strives to become go-to resource for Native American women in recovery

Aug 3, 2023 Federal funding has helped expand services and outreach.

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