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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.
The Tucson Jewish Museum building was the first synagogue built in the Arizona Territory, years before statehood. The historic building is now the central location of the Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center, where the history and culture of Jews in Southern Arizona is presented through dynamic exhibitions.

The Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center - A source of strength, not sorrow.

Aug 2, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Remembering the local 1960s peace movement with Archive Tucson; Poet and author Linda D. Addison on crafting stories from darkness and light; and "Stories That Soar!" presents "Andrew the Rapper".
Photo courtesy of Alejandra Aragón, a contributor to the Reclaiming the Border Narrative archive.

The University of Arizona launches website showcasing U.S.-Mexico borderlands stories to reclaim border narrative

Aug 1, 2023 The Confluencenter is collaborating with borderlands artists, advocates, journalists, and others to showcase stories, art and other projects from the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, aiming to present a comprehensive and diverse history of the region.
Greg Leonard plants the flag of the Friends of Aphasia on the summit of Mount Kun in the Indian Himalayas (23.218 ft.).

"High Asia for Aphasia" is taking awareness to unparalleled heights.

Jul 27, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Knitting socks the REAL old-fashioned way; and the story of Chilean political exile Leo is one of hardship, healing and hope.
Girls enjoying pizza and soda at a sleepover party.

Explore the Secret History of Sleepovers.

Jul 13, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Pima County Public Library brings MegaMania! back to Tucson; and Arizona Illustrated's new series of poetic short films.
After two decades of drought, parts of Lake Mead that were once underwater have been exposed as the lake falls to historically low levels.

21st annual Water Resources Research Center brings in international collaborators

Jul 13, 2023 The conference focused on water solutions in a changing arid climate.
The "Ram Rod" appeared at some of Queer AF's Pride Month events. Attendees were invited to decorate the paper-mached truck.

Diversity, Belonging and Celebration: Queer AF rocks Pride Month.

Jul 5, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Southern Arizona Senior Pride serves Tucson's LGBTQIA+ elders; Marilyn Heins MD shares some lessons learned from losing her husband to Alzheimer’s Disease; and, Stories that Soar! brings some summer heat.
File photo of a hospital hallway.

New rural health education center works to bridge healthcare gap

Jun 29, 2023 The Center for Excellence in Rural Education will officially join the Arizona Area Health Education Center on July 1.
The fountain and lawn in front of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus. From August, 2019.

UA set to launch new women's hockey team

Jun 28, 2023 The program is currently recruiting for its inaugural 2024 season.

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