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Eller College to Bring MBA Program Online The UA Eller College of Management's internationally recognized MBA program will be available online beginning this fall. Applications for the program now are being accepted. With a focus on innovation, application and communication, the Eller MBA experience is designed to give graduates what they need to effectively lead in today's changing global marketplace.
Eugene Gerner (left) and Jeffrey Jacob in the lab. (Photo by Chris Mooney)
UA Spin-Off to Test Cancer-Preventing Drug Combination The UA spin-off company Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is building on systematic basic research by UA researchers that explored molecular mechanisms underlying tumor growth. The company is embarking on a clinical trial to prevent the occurrence of colorectal cancer or high-risk polyps in colon cancer survivors.
UA Eller Accounting Students Volunteer to Prep Taxes for Tucsonans in Need UA accounting students have spent more than 140 hours so far processing tax refunds for Tucsonans in need through a partnership with the United Way and the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The experience offers students the opportunity to build professional skills by working with real clients and navigating complex tax issues.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to Hear Arguments at UA College of Law The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hear oral arguments at the James E. Rogers College of Law on March 6. The court hears cases annually at the college, and the event is open to the community. A public question-and-answer session with the panel of judges will follow the oral arguments.
What do you get with a high level of digital engagement coupled with a strong passion for fashion? According to new survey results in a UA-led project, you get a "digital diva," an emergent population of shoppers whose habits and desires are expected to drastically change retailing.
'Digital Divas,' the World's Most Connected Consumers A study led by UA researcher Anita Bhappu found that "digital divas" are an emerging segment of the world's very knowledgeable and highly influential purchasers. Her team surveyed more than 7,400 shoppers in four different locations around the globe, finding that this consumer population, though small in size, comprises the vast majority of all fashion spending.
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Eugene Gerner (left) and Jeffrey Jacob in the lab. (Photo by Chris Mooney)
What do you get with a high level of digital engagement coupled with a strong passion for fashion? According to new survey results in a UA-led project, you get a "digital diva," an emergent population of shoppers whose habits and desires are expected to drastically change retailing.

NBA's Derrick Williams to Partner in New Men's Store in Downtown Tucson

  • Arizona Daily Wildcat
  • February 1, 2013
Motivation comes in many forms. For Mario Escalante, it came in the form of a close friend, NBA forward and former UA basketball player Derrick Williams. The duo have teamed up to open a streetwear store for men downtown called VII Grand, which is scheduled to open Feb. 15.

UA Student Already a Business Owner at Age 20

  • KVOA-TV
  • January 31, 2013
UA business major Eddie Prchal is a couple of years away from earning his degree, but he already has a job lined up - and it's one he created himself. Prchal has opened up NRG Blends, a smoothie/supplement shop. Three months in, Prchal has about a dozen employees and business is running smoothly.

UA Eller College Launches Undergraduate Finance Minor

  • UANews
  • January 30, 2013
UA undergraduates looking for a substantial boost to their financial acumen now will have access to the finance minor program, offered through the Eller College of Management beginning in summer 2013. The new program will give non-business majors a lasting personal and professional edge.

Germs Spread Fast at Work, Study Finds

  • UANews
  • January 30, 2013
When someone comes to work sick, about half of the commonly touched surfaces in the office become infected by lunchtime, according to a new UA study. Researchers found that simple interventions, such as hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes, can reduce employees' risk of infection by as much as 80 percent.

UA Global Retailing Conference Announces 2013 Presenters

  • UANews
  • January 29, 2013
The UA Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing will host its annual Global Retailing Conference April 11-12. Among the event's speakers will be Macy's CEO and UA alumnus Terry J. Lundgren and fashion designer Tory Burch, in addition to senior executives from Bloomingdale's, Clarins, Costco, Facebook and more. They will focus on new ways that leading retail and fashion brands are engaging customers and encouraging advocacy.

Touting Our Strengths

  • BizTucson
  • January 24, 2013
The UA Science and Tech­nology Park is an example of Tucson offering something no other city can match. “The So­lar Zone is an innovative effort that demonstrates our commit­ment to renewable energy and the UA’s commitment to inno­vation," said Paul Bonavia, chairman and CEO of UNS Energy Corp. and Tucson Electric Power. With the UA and other edu­cational institutions, the region has the ability to build and support a talented workforce.

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