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Gov. Doug Ducey tours the Mirror Lab at the University of Arizona. March 11, 2015

Ducey Defends Budget: 'No One Offered Alternative'

Mar 11, 2015 Governor, on visit to Tucson, says spending package protects public safety, children, K-12 education.

UA President Ann Weaver Hart in March 9, 2015 interview.

UA President Hart: Budget Cuts Disappoint But Don't Surprise

Mar 9, 2015 Long-term plan for higher-education funding needed, she says; UA faces $28M reduction.

University of Arizona President Ann Weaver Hart and Arizona State University president Michael Crow.

ASU President: Ducey Puts 'Low Priority' on Higher Education

Mar 2, 2015 Michael Crow sends e-mail to students, aulmni; Regents president issues quick conciliatory message.

Banner Takeover of UAMC Comes at Midnight Friday

Feb 27, 2015 Deal worth up to $1B in works since last summer gives Phoenix health company 2 Tucson hospitals.

In addition to conversation and socialization, visitors can also find magazines and books to read.

Parlez-vous français? French Among Friends in Arizona

Feb 26, 2015 L'Alliance Française in Tucson is one of many around the world.

University of Arizona English lecturer Lisa O'Neill leads campus rally for better working conditions, Feb. 25, 2015.

UA Adjunct Faculty Members Seek Better Working Conditions

Feb 25, 2015 Higher pay, smaller classes, multi-year contracts desired; UA official: 'This is challenging time.'

New Safety Methods Sprout in Fields After E.coli Outbreak

Feb 25, 2015 California spinach problem in 2006 led to measures now in effect there and in Southern Arizona.

Life-changing Experiences While Serving Overseas

Feb 19, 2015 Peace Corps volunteers say life abroad opens new horizons, and is unforgettable.

Arizona Board of Regents Chairman Mark Killian (center) meets with University of Arizona students, Feb. 5, 2015.

UA Grad Students Ask Lawmakers to Limit Cuts

Feb 16, 2015 Legislators say universities could face cuts up to $100 million, much more than in governor's proposal.

AZ WEEK: Grad Students Lobby for Minimized Cuts

Feb 13, 2015 Lawmakers tell them universities could lose more than the $75 million in Ducey's budget proposal.

METRO WEEK: Gem Shows Big Contributors to Economy, UA Research

Feb 13, 2015 $120 million economic impact, international research collaboration opportunities from big winter event.

Rabbi Gedaliah Druin explains to students and faculty his techniques for repairing an ancient Torah.

University of Arizona's 200-Year-Old Torah Repaired

Feb 12, 2015 Rabbi carrying out meticulous work: 'Restoration is not, simply, OK, I will patch it up.'

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?

Regents Want Cuts Reversed With Budget Improvement

Feb 6, 2015 'Defunding universities goes against state's goals of economic growth,' Regents president says.

Regents President: Budget Cuts 'Imminent' at Universities

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

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