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UANews | The Arizona Board of Regents gave the UA the OK to ask the state for about $388 million to fund faculty retention, enrollment growth, the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and partnerships with community colleges. Also, the board approved Regents High Honors Endorsement Scholarship changes, and the university presidents discussed future campus goals. 

UANews | Adm. Michael G. Mullen will visit campus for a Town Hall Friday, Oct. 1, that is free and open to the UA community and the public. His remarks will focus on the range of U.S. national security challenges, including how the Southern Arizona community can engage with returning service members and veterans.

UANews | UA President Robert N. Shelton will join distinguished faculty experts on campus to discuss the current and potential impacts of Arizona's recent laws and initiatives on immigration and cultural issues.  

UANews | More than 15 years in the making, Diamond Children's at University Medical Center will celebrate its formal opening Wednesday, Sept. 22, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility will open to the public Tuesday, Sept. 28.

UANews | The UA's Pride of Arizona has become one of the nation's premier marching bands by performing intricate routines and cutting-edge music. Band members also endure blistering heat every August to prepare for the fall football season.

UANews | Supporters of Arizona HB 2281 cite a litany of problems related to ethnic studies programs, while opponents say they are proven educational tools. Panelists will debate a range of issues related to the new law.

UANews | The UA celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with cultural and music events as well as scholarly discourse on issues relevant to the population and those living near the U.S. Mexico border. 

UANews | In addition to expanding the use of natural products and herbs from a garden growing atop the Student Union Memorial Center, UA's Dining Services has a number of new offerings prepped for this semester.

UANews | Reporters with the Arizona Public Media and Will Holst, video communications manager for UANews, were each nominated in a range of categories. Winners will be announced Oct. 9 in Phoenix.