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)

President Hart: Adhering to the UA's Land-Grant Mission

  • UANews
  • August 27, 2012
Informed by a historic federal mandate that led to the establishment of public institutions including the UA, the University adheres to the traditional tenets of its land-grant mission while looking toward the future. UA President Ann Weaver Hart discusses the contributions important for the UA to make as it maintains its land-grant principles for years to come.

The UA's Land-Grant Mission: Its Contemporary Relevance

  • UANews
  • August 27, 2012
The 150th anniversary of the Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862 provides a perfect opportunity to reflect on the contributions and core mission of the UA's designation as Arizona’s land-grant university. This is the first feature in a week-long series devoted to exploring the historic and contemporary facets of the UA's land-grant mission.

UA to Welcome President Hart with Campus Event

  • UANews
  • August 23, 2012
As the new school year begins, the UA is poised to welcome its new president, Ann Weaver Hart, with an event on Aug. 28 that will be open to the community. The event will run from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the North Ballroom of the Student Union Memorial Center. A brief program is planned for 4:30 p.m.

Pardon Our Dust

  • UANews
  • August 22, 2012
While the Tucson Modern Streetcar may be the most visible - and most disruptive - construction project under way, various other buildings on and around the UA campus are starting to take shape. They include an expansion of Arizona Stadium, the building of a new tree-ring research facility and the renovation of a hotel just off campus.

Where to Find Deals on Campus

  • UANews
  • August 21, 2012
From free shows to bargain-priced meals to no-cost car repair, the UA offers a number of free and discounted goods and services for students on a budget. The University recently launched a new online coupon service to help students find even more on-campus deals.

New Dining Options Unveiled at Taste of the Union

  • UANews
  • August 20, 2012
The Arizona Student Unions has unveiled new dining concepts and menu options, which include sushi, barbeque, sandwiches, salads and desserts. As demand changes, the UA division works to upgrade and improve its facilities and offerings to provide students, faculty, staff and campus visitors with unique dining experiences.

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