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.

Eller College Collaborates to Develop Economic Data Software

  • UANews
  • January 23, 2013
The UA Eller College of Management has been instrumental in the development of new technologies focused on real-time collection and analysis of socioeconomic data. The software has since been adopted by the national statistics offices of several countries and many state agencies within the U.S.

Tech Launch Arizona Awards $715,000 to UA Faculty for 2012-13

  • UANews
  • January 18, 2013
Awards to 19 researchers kicked off Tech Launch Arizona's Proof of Concept Program, which aims to enable faculty with promising discoveries to address technological hurdles, moving the inventions closer to commercialization. Tech Launch Arizona is a new UA initiative with the primary mission of ensuring greater cohesion among University researchers and the business community.

UA Eller College MIS Department Launches Online Master’s in MIS

  • UANews
  • January 18, 2013
In March, the UA Eller College of Management will become the first business school with a top-five MIS department to offer an online graduate degree program in this high-demand specialty. The Eller MISonline program will focus on applying technology to achieve strategic objectives across sectors, including business, nonprofit and government.

Cold Snap Threatens California Oranges, Arizona Lettuce

  • The Seattle Times
  • January 15, 2013
Freezing temperatures have done enough damage to Southwestern Arizona lettuce crops that prices are increasing, said Kurt Nolte, a Yuma, Ariz.-based agricultural agent for the UA. The area provides much of the nation’s leafy greens during the winter, and farmers are reporting damage to many romaine and iceberg lettuce crops.

UA Club Unites Aspiring Entrepreneurs

  • UANews
  • January 11, 2013
The UA's Retail Entrepreneurship Club is recruiting students from all majors who are interested in one day starting their own businesses. The club is in the midst of planning its first Think Big retail development conference for aspiring entrepreneurs and local business owners, slated for April 20 on the UA campus.

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