UA News

UANews | The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health has expanded public health academics in Phoenix. The first Phoenix class consists of 13 students enrolled in the master of public health program in public health practice.

UANews | The work of Los Angeles-based photographer Jeff Sheng is on display at the UA. He is expected to discuss his work on campus in October.

UANews | The UA is one of five universities nationwide recognized and funded by Excelencia in Education to continue its efforts to retain and graduate Latinos. The grant supports the UA's efforts to grow retention and graduation programs for underserved populations. 

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 | The Norton School's APLUS study, a 20-year look at students and their personal and financial health and well-being, begins its latest round of data gathering this month.

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 | What's your artistic persuasion? Theater arts? Dance? Film? Visual arts? The UA has it all.

UANews | Highlighted in the exhibit, which runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 31, are poster displays, computer modules, personal interviews and photographs of more than 1,200 student researchers.

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 | International Friends is seeking volunteers to share their time and a meal or two with more than 100 newly arrived international students at the UA who are interested in learning about American customs and the southwest. 

UANews | Constitution Day events, hosted by the UA's James E. Rogers College of Law, will include a presentation by members of the U.S. Supreme Court with a review of a number of important court cases.

UANews | The Veterans in Higher Education Conference will showcase UA programs within the UA's Veterans Education and Transition Services. The conference is free to UA student veterans.

UANews | The UA's student science organizations are beginning the academic year by making a difference at home and throughout the world.

UANews | The UA's German studies department and Deutscher Studenten Club have collaborated to host a competitive soccer tournament to raise funds for study abroad opportunities.

UANews | The UA Humanities Seminars program allows adult learners to study heroic poetry, French art, social movements and other topics without stressing about their grades.    

UANews | More than 1,000 first-year Arizona Assurance scholars have met their UA mentors – 500 campus faculty and staff members who volunteer in hopes of increasing student retention and the state's university graduation rates.

UANews | Bollywood dance, bellydancing, a weight loss program, suspension training and classes specifically designed for those with low mobility and knee injuries are among the new offerings at the Student Recreation Center.

UANews | The recently expanded UA Rec Center is now home to a computer lab, tutoring site, retail space and a cafe. The new features promote academics and a sense of community.