UArizona Cancer Center researchers discover iron-targeting approaches to halt proliferation of cancer cells Sept. 14, 2023 The new molecules exploit the iron dependency of malignant cells and could lead to the development of new anticancer drugs. Read more at UArizona News Image
Take a stroll through the solar system – on the UArizona campus Sept. 12, 2023 Eleven plaques have been installed across campus to show the relative sizes and distances of solar system objects. Zarah Brown, a doctoral student at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, led the project to make space science accessible to people of all ages. Read more at UArizona News Image
Vets and pets: Can service dogs help veterans? Sept. 12, 2023 The Service Dog and Veteran Experiences Study will look at the impact of service dogs on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as the factors that may contribute to the success of individual animals. Read more at UArizona News Image
Large amounts of sedentary time linked to higher risk of dementia in older adults Sept. 12, 2023 Using machine learning, researchers found that the risk of dementia significantly increases among adults who spend over 10 hours a day engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting. Read more at UArizona News Image
Football, food and folklórico all part of UArizona Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Sept. 12, 2023 Cultural performances, profiles on social media and branded merchandise will all be part of the university's celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Read more at UArizona News Image
UArizona scientists investigate new frontiers of sound with $30M center Sept. 7, 2023 The New Frontiers of Sound Science and Technology Center will focus on topological acoustics, an emerging field in which researchers exploit the properties of sound in ways that could vastly improve computing, telecommunications and sensing. Read more at UArizona News Image
College of Law receives $1M gift to establish endowed professorship in natural resources law Sept. 7, 2023 The professorship, endowed by Desmond and Jean Ruley Kearns, will provide financial support and recognition to a faculty member who demonstrates expertise in, passion for and commitment to advancing natural resources law. Read more at UArizona News Image
With new fellowship, UArizona researchers will study how to create inclusive STEM learning environments Sept. 5, 2023 The new fellowship program will support research on how to reach more students from diverse communities with science, technology, engineering and math education. Read more at UArizona News Image
OSIRIS-REx team completes final test before asteroid sample delivery Sept. 1, 2023 Members of NASA's UArizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission completed one last dress rehersal before the spacecraft delivers a sample from asteroid Bennu to the Utah desert on Sept. 24. Read more at UArizona News Image
UArizona experts suggest solutions to encourage food, water and economic security in a changing climate Aug. 30, 2023 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins created a commission to identify solutions to the challenges facing Arizona agriculture in a rapidly changing climate. The recommendations are outlined in a new report. Read more at UArizona News Image