Business and Law

UA to Create Physicians with Business Skills

jeffh — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:34:26 -0600

The UA Eller College of Management and College of Medicine have created a dual-degree track combining a medical degree with a master's of business administration.

Nobel-winning Scientist Headlines National Conference on Environmental Conflict Resolution

jeffh — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:36:24 -0600

The ECR2008 National Conference will address ways that various environmental stakeholders can resolve disputes. Jonathan Overpeck, director of the UA Institute for the Study of Planet Earth, will discuss climate change during his plenary address.

Future Leaders Grapple With Ethics Dilemmas

jeffh — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:13:14 -0600

More than 50 area high school students will grapple with ethical problems on Friday, part of a forum sponsored by the UA Eller College of Management.

Two Law Alumni Issue $100K Scholarship Challenge

leverett — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:10:58 -0600

The funds will help support students who would otherwise struggle to pay their tuition.

McGuire Entrepreneurship Team Beats the Pros

cruzj — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:15:53 -0600

LenSense was the only university team named a finalist in Nokia mobile technology competition.

Debate on Arizona Civil Rights Initiative at the UA

leverett — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:55:27 -0600

Nearly one dozen groups joined together to coordinate and sponsor a debate about the proposed intiaitive and what effect it would have if passed in November.

Alum Daisy Jenkins Named Phenomenal Woman

leverett — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:38:57 -0600

The University of Arizona Alumni Association's Black Alumni Club will honor Daisy Jenkins later this month with the 2008 Phenomenal Woman Award.

PetSmart Endows Second Faculty Chair in Norton School

jeffh — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:27:51 -0600

Pet care retailer PetSmart has given $1 million gift to create an endowed faculty position at the UA Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Law Professor Earns United Nations Position

leverett — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:38:17 -0600

In his new position, S. James Anaya will study the condition of human rights and freedom among indigenous people around the world.

UA Holding Public Meetings About New Bioscience Park

cruzj — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:49:11 -0600

The UA is seeking public comment for the proposed Master Land Use Plan for the Arizona Bioscience Park.

Angel Investors Converge on Campus for First-of-its-Kind Summit

cruzj — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:43:02 -0600

The inaugural Southwest Angel Summit brings angel investors from throughout the Southwest to the UA.

Innovation Day Celebrates Technology and Research Achievements

cruzj — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:30:55 -0600

The fifth annual event will showcase the UA's successes in technology and innovation.

The Future of Selling

jeffh — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:37:04 -0600

Retail executives and academics will look at the newest ideas and innovations at the UA's 13th annual Global Retailing Conference in Tucson.

New International Trade and Business Law Program Under Way

leverett — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:30:19 -0700

The UA's James E. Rogers College of Law has introduced the new program because of rising demand for lawyers who have solid international business skills.

UA to Host International Film Conference With Industry Professionals

rrmcgill — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:29:45 -0600

The conference brings together industry leaders, economic developers and filmmakers to discuss issues related to filming along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Prominent Activist and Legal Scholar to Visit UA

leverett — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:22:00 -0700

Derrick Bell is a leading voice in civil rights debates and national policy discussions on race and the law.

International Criminal Court Judge to Speak at the UA

leverett — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:35:25 -0700

Judge Navanethem Pillay is known for her humanitarian work around the globe. Her lecture is part of a James E. Rogers College of Law series.

Norton School Wins Kresge Foundation Challenge Grant

cruzj — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:33:19 -0600

The School of Family and Consumer Sciences raised $2.8 million to win the $800,000 challenge grant.

2008 Executive of the Year is Hardly Strictly Business

cruzj — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:20:38 -0700

F. Warren Hellman, chairman and co-founder of Hellman & Friedman LLC, was honored by the Eller College of Management.

Financial Woes Focus of National Student Competition at UA

jeffh — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:53:32 -0700

The sixth annual Duel in the Desert features 64 students in teams from 16 colleges and universities competing to solve financial problems. U.S. Deputy Assistant Treasury Secretary Dan Iannicola will give the keynote speech.

Mattel CEO Outlines History of Toy Recall to Eller Audience

jeffh — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:10:00 -0700

The Mattel CEO and UA grad said disaster planning and candid answers were the key to his company's survival of one of the largest product recalls in history.

U.S. Department of Energy Selects UA Team to Compete in Solar Decathlon

cruzj — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:20:06 -0700

The UA team's task is to design, build and operate an energy efficient, fully solar-powered home.

UA to Provide Academic Services for New Chinese University

cruzj — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:03:07 -0700

The landmark agreement establishes the UA as the academic service provider for Nanjing International University.

UA to Co-Lead DHS Center for Border Security and Immigration

cruzj — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:56:45 -0700

UA and UTEP will lead research and educational programs to address border security and immigration challenges.

Eller College Entrepreneurship and MIS Rank Among the World's Best

cruzj — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:23:36 -0700

The Financial Times has ranked the UA's entrepreneurship and management information systems programs among the 10 best worldwide.