Large amounts of sedentary time linked to higher risk of dementia in older adults Sept. 12, 2023 Using machine learning, researchers found that the risk of dementia significantly increases among adults who spend over 10 hours a day engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting. Read more at UArizona News Image
UArizona scientists investigate new frontiers of sound with $30M center Sept. 7, 2023 The New Frontiers of Sound Science and Technology Center will focus on topological acoustics, an emerging field in which researchers exploit the properties of sound in ways that could vastly improve computing, telecommunications and sensing. Read more at UArizona News Image
College of Law receives $1M gift to establish endowed professorship in natural resources law Sept. 7, 2023 The professorship, endowed by Desmond and Jean Ruley Kearns, will provide financial support and recognition to a faculty member who demonstrates expertise in, passion for and commitment to advancing natural resources law. Read more at UArizona News Image
With new fellowship, UArizona researchers will study how to create inclusive STEM learning environments Sept. 5, 2023 The new fellowship program will support research on how to reach more students from diverse communities with science, technology, engineering and math education. Read more at UArizona News Image
OSIRIS-REx team completes final test before asteroid sample delivery Sept. 1, 2023 Members of NASA's UArizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission completed one last dress rehersal before the spacecraft delivers a sample from asteroid Bennu to the Utah desert on Sept. 24. Read more at UArizona News Image
UArizona experts suggest solutions to encourage food, water and economic security in a changing climate Aug. 30, 2023 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins created a commission to identify solutions to the challenges facing Arizona agriculture in a rapidly changing climate. The recommendations are outlined in a new report. Read more at UArizona News Image
UArizona project will expand AZ HSI Consortium, support Hispanic students in STEM Aug. 30, 2023 UArizona Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives has launched Project LISTO to introduce Hispanic students to STEM majors and opportunities and provide a framework for other Hispanic-Serving Institutions to do the same. Read more at UArizona News Image
UArizona leaders highlight campus safety and mental health resources Aug. 25, 2023 As fall semester classes begin, University of Arizona leaders shared resources available to students and employees to stay safe on campus and address their mental health-related challenges. Read more at UArizona News Image
Veterinary medicine grads urged to embrace 'world of opportunities' before them Aug. 24, 2023 The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine awarded 106 degrees to its first graduating class during the college's inaugural graduation ceremony, held Aug. 24 inside The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall at the Tucson Convention Center. Read more at UArizona News Image
First-generation Wildcat determined to 'keep reaching' for her goals Aug. 24, 2023 Amarissa Carabajal knew she wanted to be a Wildcat from the moment she set foot on campus almost 10 years ago. She comes from a long line of Wildcat supporters and is proud to be the first in her family to attend the university. Read more at UArizona News Image