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DUSK Music Festival returns to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Voices from the Tucson Pride Festival; emerging UA filmmakers take the stage at San Diego Comic-Con; and historian David Leighton shares the star-studded story of Nick C. Hall.
November 7, 2024

Tucson Unified School District approves climate action plan led by students, targets net-zero by 2040

New policy prioritizes clean energy, sustainable practices and a comprehensive climate education.
October 31, 2024

University of Arizona announces next Vice President of Research

Tomás Díaz de la Rubia previously worked at the University of Oklahoma.
October 29, 2024

Barack Obama rallies Arizona voters in Tucson

The former president urged voters to back VP Kamala Harris and AZ Democrats.
October 18, 2024

UofA Election roundtables for young voters try to cut through misinformation

Panels throughout October will explore threats to democracy.
October 10, 2024

University of Arizona: New President Garimella marks “a new era”

Suresh Garimella’s first day on the job was Oct. 1.
October 2, 2024

UAPD confirms arrest in fatal UA shooting after three-day search

Law enforcement officials say the investigation is ongoing and discuss campus safety measures at Thursday’s press conference.
September 26, 2024

UA shooting suspect arrested on first-degree murder charge

Ryan Romero-Encinas was arrested after a three-day search.
September 25, 2024

Shooting on University of Arizona campus leaves one college student dead

The suspect has not been identified or located as of Monday afternoon.
September 23, 2024

UA Safety Update: potential active shooter trainings, lighting improvements

The Office of Public Safety released data from a campus-wide safety survey.
September 13, 2024

Big 12 newcomer Arizona makes 1st trip to K-State for matchup of ranked Wildcats

The first game this season between ranked Big 12 opponents won't count in the conference standings.
September 12, 2024

From date palms to alfalfa: How Arizona became fertile ground for Saudi farms

What started with a camel handler would grow into a lucrative trade, but eventually ended in exploitation of lax water laws.
August 28, 2024

UofA to launch first Physical Therapy program in 2025

The program is hoping to help fill a physical therapist shortage in the state.
August 27, 2024

UA welcomes its largest, most diverse class

First year students also set the record for most in-state students in university history.
August 26, 2024

UA move-in week expected to boost Tucson economy by nearly $10 million

This year all dorms are at capacity as more than 7,500 students move in.
August 22, 2024

Marx reappointed as Interim Provost, further UofA leadership changes

There are now three cabinet positions for president-designate Garimella to fill.
August 19, 2024

University of Arizona Provost resigns after 1 month

Joe Glover announced his quick departure in a campus-wide email Tuesday night
August 13, 2024

Arizona, UCLA agree to continue basketball rivalry with 3 games over next 4 years

Arizona and UCLA were conference rivals for years in the Pac-12, but the recent exodus from the conference has split them apart.
August 13, 2024

Board of Regents confirms new UA President Suresh Garimella

The board voted unanimously at an early Friday meeting.
August 9, 2024

UA faculty “hopeful” to have new president before the start of the school year

The Arizona Board of Regents announced their one and only candidate will interview for the position on Friday.
August 8, 2024

ABOR names person to be interviewed for UA presidency

The interview will happen Friday.
August 8, 2024

A tale of true love that began in Tucson in 1943 continues today...

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit Valley of the Moon; Marquez Price on "digital detoxing"; and 65 years of local television history in the AZPM Video Archive.
August 7, 2024

Chase Budinger makes history on the Olympic beach volleyball court

The former Arizona Wildcat who spent seven seasons in the NBA, made his Olympic debut on Monday. But it wasn't on the basketball court — it was on the beach.
July 30, 2024

Historic homes near University of Arizona relocating

Developer Capstone Communities gave Joel Ireland, a resident of the West University neighborhood, the historic homes to be placed on a plot of land he owns.
July 17, 2024
VIDEO

Sky School

The University of Arizona Sky School is an innovative educational program that takes students of all ages to the summit of Mt. Lemmon for a retreat to learn about the ecosystems atop Arizona’s sky islands.
July 16, 2024

The Enduring Legacy of Chicano Photographer Louis Carlos Bernal

Tucson Chicano Photographer Louis Carlos Bernal’s Photography Intimately Captured the Lives of the LatinX American Culture.
July 12, 2024

Campus Agricultural Center

The Campus Agricultural Center operates as a research and teaching facility for the University of Arizona’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
May 21, 2024

Make Way for Books – 25 Years

Empowering Young Minds: 25 Years of Make Way for Books Impact on Literacy! Collaboration with University of Arizona Publishing Class Unveils Heartwarming Children's Stories through new App
April 23, 2024

Be Lezo Like - Remembering the life and legacy of former UA hurdler Lezo Urreiztieta

Since 2014, friends and family gather for an annual camping trip to remember their son, brother, cousin, and teammate.
April 3, 2024

Meet the 93 Year-old Founder of Tucson's Drawing Studio

As a teaching artist, Andy Rush explores how to broaden each person’s notion of what drawing can be.
February 8, 2024

Edward Goodman on Saxophone

In this riveting performance, the Associate Professor of Saxophone at the University of Arizona’s Fred Fox School of Music discusses the life lessons that can be gleaned while playing the sax.
February 6, 2024

Campus Unarmed

A student advocacy organization at the University of Arizona whose purpose is to foster positive student and teacher relationships to build a safer campus.
January 24, 2024
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