A Look Back at "Life in the Universe"
UA College of Science Dean Joaquin Ruiz reflects on a recent lecture series and the importance of bringing scientists and the community together
AZ WEEK EXTRA: Not Too Old to Learn to Read
Story of a 58-year old man who spent decades hiding illiteracy before deciding to turn his life around.
Arizona Spotlight for March 13th, 2015
Meet a local man who overcame his illiteracy while in his 50s; all-around entertainer Ben Vereen reflects on a stellar career; author Elizabeth Evans explores friendship & betrayal in her novel "As Good as Dead"; National Pi Day gets a closer look.
"As Good as Dead"
An act of betrayal looms large in the latest novel from Tucson author & creative writing professor Elizabeth Evans.
Remembering Leonard Nimoy, the Poet
Explore a lesser known side of the late actor's work, one that earned him a devoted following beyond the final frontier of "Star Trek".
Arizona Spotlight for March 06, 2015
Humorist Dave Barry shares enlightened wisdom a life of writing jokes; A Book I Love returns; Aurelie Sheehan reads from "Demigods on Speedway"; Leonard Nimoy remembered for his poetry.
Tucson Author Elizabeth Gunn Interviews 'A Lot of Cops' to Nail Scenes
Festival of Books speaker shares her writing life, features local sites in her mystery stories.
Arizona Spotlight for February 27th, 2015
A day at one of Tucson’s largest RV parks; tour Tucson with crime novelist Elizabeth Gunn; what do solar powered cars and zombies have to do with STEM courses? We'll explain; and a visit to one of the Frenchest places in Tucson.
Parlez-vous français? French Among Friends in Arizona
L'Alliance Française in Tucson is one of many around the world.
Arizona Spotlight for February 20th, 2015
Transgender woman held in male immigration detention; Peace Corps volunteers share life changing experiences; musician Suzanne Vega talks about tide and time; Chris Dashiell on 2015 Academy Awards.
Life-changing Experiences While Serving Overseas
Peace Corps volunteers say life abroad opens new horizons, and is unforgettable.
The 2015 Academy Awards
Film writer Chris Dashiell looks ahead to the Oscars, and questions whether they do more to help or hamper the way filmmakers approach their craft.
Arizona Spotlight for February 13th, 2015
A student learns to balance family, education, and work with limited income; translating Murakami's stories into English; repose as a way to deal with stress; a bull rider's quest for the Gold Buckle.
One Student's Story
Learn how UA student Mercedes Galarza is learning to balance family, education and a job, while just barely getting by.
The Gold Buckle
Join a real-life cowboy competing in the 90th Annual Tucson Rodeo, on a quest to earn his sport's most valued prize.
