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Meinel Optical Sciences building at the University of Arizona

UA Optical Sciences to Take Name of Founding Dean Wyant

Dean-turned-philanthropist James Wyant recently pledged $20 million to support new faculty positions at the college.
The Modern Languages building on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Top 10 in Terms of Grads With Foreign-Language Degrees

The ranking looked at how many bachelor's degrees were granted by a given university.
Renovated Rita Hillenbrand Stadium is the latest UA athletic facility to sport the "A" logo.

UA Softball Opening its Season in Renovated Facility

The stadium features new seating and more comfortable viewing for fans.
An aerial view of the University of Arizona campus.

Mexican University Collaboration With UA Gets New Leadership

Elena Centeno, a geology researcher from UNAM in Mexico City, is returning to the UA to head the Tucson office of the Mexican university.
Students walk on campus at the University of Arizona.

UA Student Financial Aid Applications Proceed In Spite of Shutdown

Some students may have believed the shutdown held up FAFSA progress.
The entrance to the James E. Rogers College of Law on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Law School Seeks New Partnerships in Mexico

The university has collaborated with institutions in Mexico for decades, and the law school wants to build new programs.
Students listen to then-First Lady Michelle Obama's remarks for the Tuskegee University commencement ceremony in Tuskegee, Alabama, May 9, 2015.

TUSD Hosting Fundraiser For Tour of Historically Black Institutions

Every student who has attended the tour in the past five years has gone on to college.
UA President Robert Robbins presents the 2018 Strategic Plan to the Arizona Board of Regents.

UA President Robbins Unveils New Strategic Plan

More than 90 initiatives focus on students, research, global efforts and more.
The sun rises over a field in Northern Arizona.

UA Joins Climate Change Coalition

The initiative aims to leverage the expertise of individual universities.
On the University of Arizona campus.

UA Initiative Aims to Make College a Reality for More Marginalized Men

Workshops include how to plan for the future and dealing with masculinity.
Brent White, head of international education at the University of Arizona.

UA Expands 'Micro-Campus' Network

The model differs from typical branch campuses.
A UA connection with pharmaceutical companies could bring fresh research into drug development.

UA Center Connects Drug Researchers to Industry

The Center for Drug Discovery also links students with leading pharmaceutical companies.
UA faculty member, Charlie Tousell (left), and Mexican American Studies Phd Student, Erika Nacim (right), sketch out their vision for the University of Arizona's Hispanic Serving Institution designation.

UA Noted for Serving Hispanic Students, Now Working to Keep That Designation

As a Hispanic Serving Institution, the University of Arizona must re-apply for the title each year.
University of Arizona main campus.

Burglaries Up, Drinking Arrests Down in Latest UA Crime Report

Safety data fulfills annual requirement for federally-funded universities.
The University of Arizona Administration Building.

Tips for Keeping the Cost of College Down

A discussion with certified financial planner Mary Ahearn.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Records: UA Accepted $458K From Eugenics Fund

The university has accepted years of funding from a foundation infamous for promoting research linking race and intelligence.

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