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'Bear Down' and Outlaw Baseball

Oct 13, 2016 The young man who coined UA motto spent summer before he died playing outlaw baseball in Douglas.
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.
A saguaro cactus in the Grand Canyon National Park is in full bloom, displaying beautiful pink flowers.

Spring Is Coming Earlier and Earlier, UA Study Shows

Oct 11, 2016 The problematic pattern result of climate change, says co-author of the study.
The Steward Observatory on the University of Arizona campus

UA's Steward Observatory Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Oct 10, 2016 University ranked No. 1 among US space astronomy programs.
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona serves five counties and covers 23,000 square miles.

Feeding Our Future: Shortening the Line

Oct 6, 2016 The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is trying new strategies to solve the root causes of hunger.

Are Young Voters Engaged? UA Students Mixed on VP Debate

Oct 5, 2016 The enigmatic voting bloc could have a big impact on the election, if they turn out.

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.
Paralympian athlete Shirley Reilly is greeted by a fan during the celebration.

Athletes Recall Paralympic Games in Rio

Sep 29, 2016 Players gather in Tucson for a celebration at the University of Arizona
Students run the Manzo Market every two weeks, where they sell produce from their garden and eggs from the school’s chickens. Photo by Moses Thompson

Feeding Our Future: The Manzo Model for Growing a School Garden

Sep 29, 2016 In an age of shrinking education budgets, should school gardens be a line item?

Paralympian Jen Poist Brings Home the Gold!

Sep 29, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Counting the youth vote; RinCon 16 invites Arizonans to get their game on; and how a school garden has transformed a west-side Tucson elementary school on “Feeding Our Future".
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carry diseases.

Phone App Helps Track Zika, Other Diseases

Sep 28, 2016 UA-developed app allows people to report mosquitoes, disease symptoms to public health officials.
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.

UA Collaborative Study Seeks Ways to Slow Cognitive Decline

Sep 20, 2016 Universities recruiting adults age 65-90 for computer-based exercises and mild electric stimulation.

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