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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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 Campus Arboretum: Rooted in the Past, Growing Toward the Future

  • UANews
  • October 29, 2012
The UA Campus Arboretum officially was recognized by the American Public Gardens Association in 2002. Ten years later, it continues to offer scenery, shade and a host of environmental and economic benefits to the campus community. The arboretum includes nearly 8,000 trees from all over the world.

UA a Big Winner at AZBio Awards

  • UANews
  • October 25, 2012
Several UA faculty members, companies with UA ties and the chairman of the Arizona Board of Regents have received awards from the Arizona BioIndustry Association, the state’s biotech trade association. The awards recognized individuals and companies advancing the bioscience industry in Arizona.

Election 2012: Barber, McSally Live Forum to be Held at UA

  • UANews
  • October 17, 2012
The public is invited to the UA Student Union Memorial Center Grand Ballroom on Oct. 23 for a forum between candidates running for the Congressional seat in Arizona’s District 2. Ron Barber (D) and Martha McSally (R) have agreed to participate.

Giant Sequoia Finds New Home on UA Campus

  • UANews
  • October 17, 2012
A longtime favorite exhibit for Arizona State Museum-goers will be resurrected in a new home on the UA campus. The 2-ton cross-section of giant sequoia, which has been in storage for about 30 years, will be displayed in the new Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building.

UA President Ann Weaver Hart Discusses Higher Education in Arizona

  • Arizona Horizon
  • October 17, 2012
President Ann Weaver Hart discussed the UA's research role, land-grant mission and funding models - and also higher education in Arizona and collaborating with ASU and NAU - on Arizona Horizon in Phoenix. Hart joined the UA as its president in July.

Green Fund's New Mini Grants Aim to Provide Smaller-Scale Sustainability

  • Arizona Daily Wildcat
  • October 2, 2012
In an effort to promote sustainability on campus, the Green Fund Committee has set up a new mini-grants program intended to fund small-scale projects led by students and faculty. Grants support projects such as increasing renewable energy at the UA, improving outdoor and indoor water efficiency, reducing waste and educational initiatives.

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