From hemlines to headlines: U of A dean explores the politics of fashion Today Lori Poloni-Staudinger explores how the fashion choices of women in power subtly influence public perception. She is one of the editors of "The Palgrave Handbook of Fashion and Politics." Read more at UArizona News Image
Desert Bound: Wildcats to return to U of A for Homecoming Tuesday Homecoming kicks off Oct. 13 with the traditional lighting of 'A' Mountain. The weeklong celebration, themed "Desert Bound," will feature several events, including the Club Olympics, talks by university researchers and more. Read more at UArizona News Image
Exhibit explores American traditions of protest and discourse Oct. 4, 2024 The free exhibit "You Say You Want a Revolution: Politics and Art in the 1960s" provides a timeline of political protests in America during the 1960s and 1970s. Read more at UArizona News Image
Winds of change: James Webb Space Telescope reveals elusive details in young star systems Oct. 4, 2024 Every second, more than 3,000 stars are born in the visible universe. Many are surrounded by protoplanetary disks – swirling "pancakes" of hot gas and dust, from which planets form. U of A researchers have obtain detailed insights into the forces that shape protoplanetary disks. Read more at UArizona News Image
Meet President Suresh Garimella, the U of A's newest Wildcat Oct. 2, 2024 Wednesday marked the start of a new era for the University of Arizona, when Suresh Garimella spent his first full day on campus as the university's 23rd president. Garimella, a mechanical engineer who previously served as president of the University of Vermont, has vowed to make students his No. 1 priority. Read more at UArizona News Image
Women's hockey is back at the U of A Oct. 2, 2024 A new U of A women's hockey team took to the ice for its first game last week, marking the first time since 2007 that the university has had a competitive women's team in the sport. Read more at UArizona News Image
Young voters: Driven or disillusioned? Oct. 1, 2024 For first-time voters, the 2024 presidential race is shaping up to be memorable. Political scientist Frank Gonzalez discusses young voter turnout, the Taylor Swift effect and the Gen Z gender gap. Read more at UArizona News Image
Tucson Humanities Festival will explore well-being Oct. 1, 2024 The College of Humanities will celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with its 15th annual festival, featuring talks and activities that examine the overlap between medicine and the humanities. Read more at UArizona News Image
Report: U of A saw faculty increases, programming successes in 2023-2024 academic year Sept. 30, 2024 The Faculty Affairs Annual Report highlights an increase in faculty numbers, enhanced onboarding programs, peer mentoring initiatives and a focus on career advancement. Read more at UArizona News Image
Jennifer McIntosh named inaugural Dr. Thomas Meixner Endowed Professor Sept. 27, 2024 The endowment honors the memory of Meixner, a renowned hydrologist and former head of the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences. McIntosh is as a University Distinguished Scholar, professor and associate head of the department. Read more at UArizona News Image