Education and Children

UAPD confirms arrest in fatal UA shooting after three-day search

Sep 26, 2024 Law enforcement officials say the investigation is ongoing and discuss campus safety measures at Thursday’s press conference.

Arizona unemployment remained historically low in August

Sep 19, 2024 The state's first-ever streak of sub-3.5% unemployment continued through the end of the summer.

Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

Sep 15, 2024 It has been more than 50 years since Hispanic Heritage Week was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Ronald Reagan expanded it to a month in 1988.

UA Safety Update: potential active shooter trainings, lighting improvements

Sep 13, 2024 The Office of Public Safety released data from a campus-wide safety survey.

Three-judge panel knocks ban on transgender girls in school sports

Sep 9, 2024 A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision to block the state from enforcing a law banning transgender students from school sports.

US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions

Sep 9, 2024 Federal education advocates say colleges and universities that serve higher than average Hispanic student populations are vital to the goals of educational equality and economic opportunities.

AZ Dept. of Education survey: teachers leaving due to low pay and student behavioral issues

Sep 3, 2024 The state department's survey also found that a majority agreed that they did not feel respected as K-12 teachers and felt burnt out.

From date palms to alfalfa: How Arizona became fertile ground for Saudi farms

Aug 28, 2024 What started with a camel handler would grow into a lucrative trade, but eventually ended in exploitation of lax water laws.

UofA to launch first Physical Therapy program in 2025

Aug 27, 2024 The program is hoping to help fill a physical therapist shortage in the state.

UA welcomes its largest, most diverse class

Aug 26, 2024 First year students also set the record for most in-state students in university history.

The Buzz: What does record-low unemployment mean for Arizona?

Aug 23, 2024 There are positives and negatives for the state when there are so few people in need of work.

UA move-in week expected to boost Tucson economy by nearly $10 million

Aug 22, 2024 This year all dorms are at capacity as more than 7,500 students move in.

Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

Aug 20, 2024 Schools and health experts are now saying it is OK to send children to class with some symptoms of illness, including a runny nose or cough.

Marx reappointed as Interim Provost, further UofA leadership changes

Aug 19, 2024 There are now three cabinet positions for president-designate Garimella to fill.

University of Arizona Provost resigns after 1 month

Aug 13, 2024 Joe Glover announced his quick departure in a campus-wide email Tuesday night

Got a new baby? How to fairly split chores and child care (and avoid resentment)

Aug 13, 2024 The division of roles and responsibilities is the biggest difficulty that parents face when bringing home a new baby.

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