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.

The 25 Most Amazing Campus Student Recreation Centers

  • Best College Reviews
  • March 27, 2013
The UA Student Recreation Center is one of the top 25 facilities of its kind in the U.S., according to Best College Reviews. With multiple basketball courts, a major strength training facility, an Olympic-size pool and study/lounge areas, the recreation center is the right combination of practice and theory for students in all disciplines and sports.

New Green Fund-Supported Sustainability Projects Named

  • UANews
  • March 25, 2013
The Green Fund continues to support faculty, students and staff as they work together to make the UA a more environmentally sustainable institution, benefiting the campus and community. More than $470,000 have been granted to projects that expand sustainability efforts.

UAlert: Report of Man with Gun in Administration Building

  • UANews
  • March 22, 2013
As of 9:09 p.m. on March 22, UAPD had cleared the Administration Building. No one was found, and there were no injuries or signs of a shooting. The Student Union is open. No campus restrictions are in effect. All is clear. Click here for additional information.

All Clear Following Incident on Campus

  • UANews
  • March 22, 2013
The UA community is relieved that as of late March 22, we have an all-clear and nobody was hurt during an incident on our campus. We wish to thank all our employees and students for their cooperation and we are happy that they are all safe and with family and friends.

Tucson's Colorful Neighborhoods Preserve the Past

  • The Arizona Republic
  • March 21, 2013
Historic neighborhoods around the UA create a strong sense of place in Tucson. West University, sandwiched between downtown and the UA, was settled between 1890 and 1930. More than 700 buildings in styles ranging from Transitional to Art Deco and lots of California bungalows fill the neighborhood.

Arizona Board of Regents Welcomes New Student Member

  • UANews
  • March 20, 2013
The Arizona Board of Regents welcomes UA sophomore Valerie Hanna as the new student regent, appointed this week by Gov. Jan Brewer. Slated to graduate in 2015, Hanna is pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science with a focus on public policy and law.

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