UA News

UANews | Maria Teresa Velez and her team in the UA Graduate College have increased graduate school enrollment of underrepresented minority students by 82 percent since 1996.

UANews | Juliana Campbell and Haley Caldwell completed a series of challenges in NBC's "Minute to Win It" game show, walking away with a $50,000 prize.

UANews | Students are working on research projects involving science, math, engineering and the social sciences through the summer, honing their skills to launch graduate careers.

UANews | The UA Alumni Association and Parents & Family Association collaborate with volunteers across the nation to host events meant to launch new students into their first years as UA Wildcats.

UANews | The UA ranked 2nd highest in the nation for producing the most graduate degrees for Native Americans in the fields of engineering and ethnic, cultural and gender studies. Several disciplines also placed highly for graduating Hispanic students.

UANews | Students from throughout Arizona are working as paid researchers in the Summer Institute on Medical Ignorance, a UA College of Medicine program that runs through this week.

UANews | University of Arizona South has introduced its first campus-wide scholarship program, boosted funding to student organizations and expanded computer lab hours. The additions are possible because of a student-approved fee.

UANews | Members of the UA chapter of Engineers Without Borders will spend two weeks in West Africa in August to repair a broken mechanical water pump and conduct site assessments.

UANews | Each year, the UA welcomes students who are active duty personnel. They tend to have highly rigorous schedules while remaining committed to the military.

UANews | The UA ROTC program is now offering a formal military science leadership minor while Residence Life has approved a wing for ROTC students during the fall semester.

UANews | In their evaluation of laws and public policy affecting the management of e-waste, Maya Abela and Jacob Campbell found that lax oversight and a lack of coordination are common.  

UANews | The UA's Paul Cohen and his team have been awarded $1.4 million for Teach Ourselves, which will engage students in problem-solving activities via established social networking sites.

UANews | The UA offers an institute twice annually for student leaders from Latin American countries. The intent is to help students build skills and relationships to improve sustainability efforts back home.

UANews | UA Baja Racing placed in the top three for best design and overall design at a recent international competition.