General News

Signals Still Mixed on Arizona Job Market | November 20, 2009
The Arizona Republic | The state has been adding jobs, but UA economic forecaster Marshall Vest said when those numbers are adjusted to account for seasonal employment, growth is nearly nonexistent. Vest said unemployment in Arizona may not bottom out until at least the middle of next year. | Business and Law | General News
Hundreds of Local Youth To Participate in Junior Geoscientist Academy | November 20, 2009
UANews | Students attending schools in the Amphitheater, Flowing Wells, Sunnyside and Tucson Unified School Districts will visit the UA on Saturday to take part in a science academy. | General News | Social Sciences and Education | Teaching and Students
UA Astronomer Attends Vatican Conference on Extraterrestrials | November 20, 2009
KVOA | Steward Observatory's Chris Impey was among the scientists who attended a conference held in Rome. The participants discussed the possibility of extraterrestrial life and its possible implications on the Catholic Church. | General News | Science and Technology
President Shelton's State of the University Address | November 19, 2009
UANews | The text from University of Arizona President Robert N. Shelton's State of the University address is now available. | General News
The Turning Point | November 19, 2009
Pointe Magazine | Six students talk about their intense and extensive training at the University of Arizona in the pursuit to become professional dancers. | Arts and Humanities | General News
Going to College GameDay at the UA? | November 19, 2009
UANews | The popular ESPN program College GameDay will broadcast live from the UA this Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8 to 10 a.m. | General News | Sports
Shelton: UA 'Will Not Compromise on Quality' | November 19, 2009
UANews | UA President Robert N. Shelton gave his State of the University address Thursday, emphasizing the vision and values necessary to sustain the institution's future success. | General News
A Fix for Down Syndrome Brains? | November 18, 2009
The Scientist | A new study shows boosting levels of a neurotransmitter in the brain may reverse some of the cognitive abnormalities that characterize Down syndrome. Lynn Nadel, a Regents' Professor studying Down syndrome and cognition, said the research may one day lead to early life interventions in humans. | General News | Health | Science and Technology | Social Sciences and Education
UA Program for Low-income Students a Success in 1st Year | November 18, 2009
Arizona Daily Star | The Arizona Assurance program at the University of Arizona had a successful first year, retaining 80 percent of freshmen students involved. | General News | Teaching and Students
UA Campus Steps Up to Violence Prevention | November 18, 2009
UANews | A leadership program that began in Intercollegiate Athletics and became a national model is being adapted for the UA campus.  | General News
Shelton Joins House Speaker, Scientists to Launch 'ScienceWorksForUS' | November 17, 2009
UANews | The new initiative highlights the role of ARRA-funded research at the UA and other universities in America's recovery and revitalization. | General News | Science and Technology
Making Finances Work in a Recession | November 13, 2009
UANews | Tough economic times are sending budget-conscious UA students to off-market outlets for books and clothes. Students also are seeking part-time jobs in larger numbers. | General News | Teaching and Students
Shelton to Deliver State of the University Address Today | November 12, 2009
UANews | University of Arizona President Robert N. Shelton will discuss the UA's recent budget challenges and how the campus intends to move forward during his 2009 State of the University address. | Campus News | General News
Mattea At Home on 'Coal' | November 6, 2009
Arizona Daily Star |
Kathy Mattea, whose repertoire includes country, bluegrass and Celtic music, will be performing at the UA's Centennial Hall on Saturday.
| Arts and Humanities | General News
Jeff and Sharon Stevens Give $10M to UA | November 5, 2009
UANews | The donation marks the single largest gift in the history of UA athletics. | General News | Sports
Wilbur Wildcat is Grand Marshall for Homecoming | November 5, 2009
UANews | Wilbur Wildcat celebrates his silver anniversary at the UA this year by serving as grand marshall at Saturday's Homecoming parade. | General News
Medical School Founder Remembered in New Book | November 4, 2009
UANews | A new book tells the story of Dr. Merlin K. DuVal, the founding dean of the UA College of Medicine. | General News | Health
Homecoming Celebrates Wilbur’s 50th Anniversary | November 2, 2009
UANews | More than 50,000 guests are expected to participate in this year's Homecoming events. | General News
Artists, Educators to Discuss Representations of Identity in the Arts | October 30, 2009
UANews | 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. | Arts and Humanities | General News
Modern Streetcars On Track to Begin in 2011 | October 30, 2009
UANews | About a quarter of Tucson's proposed new streetcar system will run through the UA and will connect the campus with other Downtown areas. The project, one of the keys in the city's redevelopment, has been approved to move into the final design and construction stages.  | General News
Education Launches New Lecture Series | October 28, 2009
UANews | Luis C. Moll, a UA teaching, language and sociocultural studies professor, is presenting the inaugural speech in the Ernest W. McFarland Lecture Series. | General News | Social Sciences and Education
Three SBS Faculty Earn Top Honor | October 28, 2009
UANews | The 2009 Magellan Circle Earl H. Carroll Fellows include Gary Goertz, Jake Harwood and Thomas Sheridan. | General News
El Niño Hurt Before But Could Help Later | October 27, 2009
The Daily Courier | 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.  | General News | Science and Technology
UANews, Arizona Public Media Take Home Emmys | October 27, 2009
UANews | Arizona Public Media and UANews brought home a combined seven Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards at the recent awards ceremony held in Phoenix. | General News
10 Cheap Ways to Avoid the Doctor | October 27, 2009
Chicago Tribune | 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. | General News | Health
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