Supermassive black holes - or quasars - still present a mystery to astronomers. Xiaohui Fan's trail-blazing research into these mind-bending objects in the universe has been highlighted as a research priority in the National Academic Plan. (Illustration: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
UA Regents’ Professors Named in College of Science, Eller College of M... Three UA faculty members have been named Regents' Professors by the Arizona Board of Regents: Neal R. Armstrong in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, Hsinchun Chen in the Eller College of Management, and Xiaohui Fan in the department of astronomy. The title recognizes achievements of national or international distinction.
More than 5,700 undergraduate degrees will be awarded at the UA's spring commencement ceremony.
UA Commencement Returns to Arizona Stadium May 10 For the first time in more than 40 years, graduating UA students will gather at Arizona Stadium to celebrate commencement. The UA's spring undergraduate and master's commencement ceremony will take place at Arizona Stadium on May 10, at 7:30 p.m. UA supporter Robert F. Moran, chairman and CEO of PetSmart, will be the commencement speaker. Doctoral candidates will be honored at a separate ceremony at Centennial Hall on May 11 at 11 a.m.
Students from the UA's College of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning are being recognized by the EPA for a proposed project to harvest rainwater and reduce storm water pollution on campus.
UA Storm Water Proposal Earns EPA Recognition The UA has been honored in the EPA's first-ever Campus Rainworks Challenge, a new design competition that inspires the next generation of landscape architects, planners and engineers to develop innovative green infrastructure systems. The proposed UA project would convert a campus parking lot into a common area with storm water retention basins, underground water harvesting cisterns and more.
The UA Student Recreation Center was the first campus recreation center in the country to achieve Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainable design.
UA Joins Green Sports Alliance For its commitment to sustainability in athletic facilities and programming, the UA has been accepted to the Green Sports Alliance, a national nonprofit organization that aims to help sports teams, venues and leagues enhance environmental performance. Among the environmentally friendly athletic facilities on campus is the Student Recreation Center, the first facility of its kind in the country to achieve Platinum LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Keith Martin, an undergraduate in the UA College of Education, tends to plants in one of the UA's two community gardens. (Photo by Megan Kimble)
Music, Stars and Sustainability: UA Prepares to Celebrate Earth Day Earth Day is well-celebrated at the nation’s No. 1 public university for environmental research publications. The UA will mark Earth Day on April 22 from 3-7:30 p.m. on the UA Mall with vendors, entertainment, live music and events by the University's many environmental organizations.
Supermassive black holes - or quasars - still present a mystery to astronomers. Xiaohui Fan's trail-blazing research into these mind-bending objects in the universe has been highlighted as a research priority in the National Academic Plan. (Illustration: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
More than 5,700 undergraduate degrees will be awarded at the UA's spring commencement ceremony.
Students from the UA's College of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning are being recognized by the EPA for a proposed project to harvest rainwater and reduce storm water pollution on campus.
The UA Student Recreation Center was the first campus recreation center in the country to achieve Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainable design.
Keith Martin, an undergraduate in the UA College of Education, tends to plants in one of the UA's two community gardens. (Photo by Megan Kimble)

Hundreds of Students and 34 Years

  • UANews
  • November 14, 2012
Oscar Luján has spent decades at the UA working to improve student access to higher education. This week marks his retirement after 34 years of service. Luján "has incredibly deep roots in our alumni community, and that goes across all multicultural and alumni groups," said Melinda Burke, president and executive director of the UA Alumni Association.

UA Alumnus Makes $1M Pledge to LGBT Institute

  • UANews
  • November 13, 2012
UA alumnus James J. Leos has made multiple financial contributions to the University's Institute for LGBT Studies, including a major bequest that recently was announced. His contributions are expected to transform the UA institute, which works to promote research related to gender and sexual diversity.

Those Who Came Before: How Alumni Shape the UA

  • UANews
  • November 8, 2012
Through connections, mentoring and contributions, UA alumni play important roles in shaping life on campus by helping students succeed and contributing to the UA’s mission as a land-grant institution. The UA Alumni Association offers many ways for UA graduates to stay involved with their alma mater.

UA to Celebrate International Education Week

  • UANews
  • November 8, 2012
The UA will celebrate its 13th annual International Education Week Nov. 12-16 with a series of events promoting the benefits of international education and exchange. Included on the schedule is an international student talent show, a study abroad fair and a fundraiser for refugees. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education.

Building a Tradition: The Homecoming Bonfire

  • UANews
  • November 8, 2012
The Friday night Homecoming bonfire is a long-standing UA tradition that unites the Wildcat community and kicks off the weekend's festivities. Every year, UA students, Facilities Management and the Tucson Fire Department come together to build the iconic blaze. This year's bonfire and pep rally will take place at 7 p.m. at Old Main.

Ina Road Named for Early PE Director at UA

  • Arizona Daily Star
  • November 6, 2012
Ina Road in Tucson is named in honor of the woman who homesteaded the area and was the first director of physical education for women at the UA. Ina Gittings earned a master's degree from the UA. She then joined the faculty as the University's first director of physical education for women, a post she held until her retirement in the early 1950s.

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