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Looking across the University of Arizona campus towards the Catalina Mountains.

Charity Campaign Gives UA Motorists Tasty Alternative to Fines

May 21, 2018 The university's plan let parking violators pay some tickets with jars of peanut butter.
Study respondents thought smiles conveyed "coolness" more than a neutral expression.

UA Researchers Link Smiling Faces With 'Coolness'

May 16, 2018 Study has implications for marketing strategies focused on facial expressions.
The University of Arizona May Commencement for 2018 takes place on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium.

University of Arizona Adds Nearly Six Thousand Alumni This Weekend

May 10, 2018 This year's commencement marks the 154 at the University.
A UA study suggests parents who share musical experiences early get along better with their teenagers later.

UA Study: Sharing Music Can Bring Parents and Kids Closer

May 10, 2018 Researchers find they get along better during teenage years.
Checking vitals at a health clinic.

UA, Banner Get Record $60M Grant in Nationwide Health Study

May 4, 2018 "All Of Us" research program through the NIH to study the health of 1 million Americans.
The bright sun sets behind some trees near Soleng Tom Elementary School on Tucson's east side.

Hot Weather Forecast Warms Up Urban Planning Research

May 4, 2018 UA team investigating solutions to daily buildup of city heat.
Jes Baker, the author of "Landwhale: On Turning Insults into Nicknames, Why Body Image is Hard, and How Diets Can Kiss My Ass."

Landwhale: Jes Baker Spreads Message of Body Liberation

May 3, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson responds to the #MeToo movement; how Title IX is changing the way sexual violence reported on campus; and music from the Arnold / Klingenfus Ensemble.
James E. Rogers Way, on the UA Campus.

What Difference Does Title IX Make?

May 3, 2018 Understanding shifts in thinking on the law that has come to target sexual violence on campus.
The Engineering Building on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Engineering Students to Show Their Work at Annual 'Design Day'

Apr 27, 2018 Annual event rewards creativity and innovation, as students look to grab attention of corporate partners.

UA Film Students Dream in Widescreen

Apr 26, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Teachers take their message to the Capitol; an exclusive interview with Linda Ronstadt; and the Center for Creative Photography celebrates Ansel Adams.
The north side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Talks Resources for Campus Community Impacted by Walkout

Apr 25, 2018 Officials are reminding parents of an emergency child care program available for registered students and employees.
A poppy-seed-sized dent (the black spot near the top) was discovered on the heat shield of the OSIRIS-REx sample-return capsule in an image taken by an on-board camera March 2, 2017. The damage won't affect the capsule's performance.

Space Dust Dings OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft

Apr 24, 2018 Mission on target to encounter asteroid this year, return sample to Earth in 2023.
Aerial view of Arizona Football stadium

Former UA Football Coach Tomey on Program's Future

Apr 23, 2018 Dick Tomey reflected on his coaching career and the hiring of Kevin Sumlin.
The Hall of Champions at the University of Arizona's McKale Center.

Conference to Promote Sports-Related Diplomacy at UA

Apr 19, 2018 The event aims to connect international sports figures and global issues
UA law students are getting real-world experience in Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court.

UA Law School Admissions Change Gains Traction Nationwide

Apr 18, 2018 The Bar Association is considering loosening testing requirements after UA used GRE scores to find students.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Ed Department Designates UA as Hispanic-Serving Institution

Apr 17, 2018 Federal agencies have extra funding earmarked for schools with the status.

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