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Mattea At Home on 'Coal'

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 11:15am
Kathy Mattea, whose repertoire includes country, bluegrass and Celtic music, will be performing at the UA's Centennial Hall on Saturday.

Jeff and Sharon Stevens Give $10M to UA

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 12:00am

The donation marks the single largest gift in the history of UA athletics.

Wilbur Wildcat is Grand Marshall for Homecoming

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 12:00am

Wilbur Wildcat celebrates his silver anniversary at the UA this year by serving as grand marshall at Saturday's Homecoming parade.

Medical School Founder Remembered in New Book

Wed, 11/04/2009 - 12:00am

A new book tells the story of Dr. Merlin K. DuVal, the founding dean of the UA College of Medicine.

Homecoming Celebrates Wilbur’s 50th Anniversary

Mon, 11/02/2009 - 12:00am

More than 50,000 guests are expected to participate in this year's Homecoming events.

Artists, Educators to Discuss Representations of Identity in the Arts

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 12:00am

The Union Gallery is hosting a panel discussion with local artists, educators and community members on Nov. 5 to coincide with its "Finding Voice" photo exhibition, which features the works of local refugee and immigrant students.

Modern Streetcars On Track to Begin in 2011

Fri, 10/30/2009 - 12:00am

About a quarter of Tucson's proposed new streetcar system will run through the UA and will connect the campus with other Downtown areas. 

Education Launches New Lecture Series

Wed, 10/28/2009 - 12:00am

Luis C. Moll, a UA teaching, language and sociocultural studies professor, is presenting the inaugural speech in the Ernest W. McFarland Lecture Series.

Three SBS Faculty Earn Top Honor

Wed, 10/28/2009 - 12:00am

The 2009 Magellan Circle Earl H. Carroll Fellows include Gary Goertz from the School of Government and Public Policy, Jake Harwood from the communication department and Thomas Sheridan in the Southwest Center and School of Anthropology

El Niño Hurt Before But Could Help Later

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 1:52pm

UA climatologists contributed to a report explaining how El Niño stiffled the monsoon rains this year, and how it may lead to higher than normal precipitation in Arizona during the coming winter. 

Justices Vie, with Humor

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 1:47pm
Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer, both U.S. Supreme Court justices, spoke about interpreting the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights during an event held Monday that the UA's James E. Rogers College of Law hosted. 

10 Cheap Ways to Avoid the Doctor

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 1:41pm

Dr. Rubin Naiman, a clinical assistant professor at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine located at the UA, emphasizes that sleep is a huge factor in promoting health. Naiman noted that this is particularly true during the flu season.

UANews, Arizona Public Media Take Home Emmys

Tue, 10/27/2009 - 12:00am

Arizona Public Media and UANews brought home a combined seven Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards at the recent awards ceremony held in Phoenix.

UA looks to improve during off week

Mon, 10/26/2009 - 2:31pm

The Wildcats continue to garner national attention in the polls, but Head Coach Mike Stoops cautions there is room for improvement in a season that is still far from over. The Cats have a bye this weekend and host Washington State on Nov. 7.

Water-demanding farms looked at as resources vanish

Mon, 10/26/2009 - 2:10pm

Gary Paul Nabhan, an agronomist with the UA Southwest Center, and water law expert Robert Glennon from the Rogers College of Law offer insights on the fate of agriculture in the state as the population continues to grow.

Using Trees To Curb Climate Change Not So Simple

Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:44pm

Scientists are suggesting that growing existing and planting new forests can help reduce the effects of climate change. Adding to the discussion, UA scientist David Breshears points to drought as another key issue to consider.

Germs Lurking in Your Laundry?

Fri, 10/23/2009 - 11:17am

UA microbiologist Chuck Gerba and other experts shoot down the widely held notion that the washing machine is one of the cleanest places in the home.

UANews Makes Improvements, Boosts Readership

Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:00am

University Communications, the office behind UANews.org and UANow, has begun to aggregate news about the University and will be increasing its readership and offering a weekly version of UANow.

Law Hosting Discussion on Real Estate Development, Environmental Law

Fri, 10/23/2009 - 12:00am

The UA James E. Rogers College of Law is hosting a panel discussion on the use of land and how it affects the environment.

Car-Sharing Services Cut Cost of Ownership

Thu, 10/22/2009 - 2:23pm

A car-sharing service offered at the UA is becoming a national trend on college campuses.

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