Two undergraduates and seven graduate students received the awards. Each overcame personal challenges while achieving academic success and demonstrating a commitment to helping others.

Shibin Jiang in optical sciences and Abhijit Mahalanobis in electrical and computer engineering were recognized for developing influential inventions in their fields.

U of A geoscientists are leading a $12 million feasibility study to characterize geologic locations suitable for carbon dioxide storage in the Harquahala basin west of Phoenix.

The U of A made this year's list of the Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting. The Associated Students of the U of A launched the Bear Down & Vote campaign to encourage student voting.

The funding also will allow the clinic to accept more law students for hands-on experience in legal practice, case review and criminal justice reform.

The National Science Foundation awarded $3.8 million to two projects involving U of A engineers developing solutions for the semiconductor energy dilemma.

Researchers found that guidance from experienced CPAP users helps sleep apnea patients stick to their treatment, improving sleep quality and health outcomes.

A new U of A-led study, based on archaeological remains found in Alaska, shows that people and the ancestors of today's dogs began forming close relationships as early as 12,000 years ago – about 2,000 years earlier than previously recorded in the Americas.

Chad Berman, director of hockey operations and men's head hockey coach for the University of Arizona, has been named an assistant coach for Team USA for the World University Games in Italy.

The Arizona Transportation Institute will unite experts from the state's three public universities to perform vital research in areas such as safety, sustainability and efficiency.