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Arizona Football embraces Big 12 debut at media day
Arizona Football head coach Brent Brennan, quarterback Noah Fifita, wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, linebacker Jacob Manu, and safety Gunner Maldonado represented the Wildcats at the Big 12 Media Day on Wednesday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. This marked the Wildcats' first media day as new members of the Big 12 Conference.
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Ultrasound technology enhances mindfulness by altering specific brain regions
In a recent study published in Frontiers of Human Neuroscience, researchers from the University of Arizona have utilized low-intensity ultrasound technology to noninvasively alter a brain region associated with daydreaming, memory recall, and future envisioning. The findings suggest that this technique can enhance mindfulness, marking a significant advancement in neuroscience.
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Pascua Yaqui entrepreneur creates tech skill programs fostering tribal business opportunities
Nicolette Gomez was uncertain about her academic path after graduating high school in 2009. As a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, she opted for a gap year working at Casino Del Sol, which extended to a decade.
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University launches new center dedicated to Indigenous language revitalization
A new center at the University of Arizona has been designated by the U.S. Department of Education to lead efforts in revitalizing and maintaining Indigenous languages across tribal communities. The West Region Native American Language Resource Center, funded by a five-year $1.7 million grant from the Department of Education, began operations last fall.
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Researchers gather critical climate data in Tucson amid rising extreme heat concerns
On June 28, by 9:45 a.m., Tucson was already experiencing temperatures in the low 90s, signaling the onset of a sweltering day. Reid Park reflected this with parking lots filled with cars seeking shade under mesquite and palo verde trees. Outdoor workers wore long-sleeved shirts and wide-brimmed hats, carrying large water jugs to combat the heat. Joggers and their dogs struggled through 30% humidity brought on by the monsoon.
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University of Arizona students' CubeSat set for launch into low-Earth orbit
The sun barely peeks over the horizon as a suitcase-like transport box exits Steward Observatory, home to the University of Arizona Department of Astronomy. Inside, held snugly in place by foam, is precious cargo: CatSat, the university's first satellite built entirely by students.
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Expert discusses advancements in satellite-based global flood monitoring
In the face of a changing climate, flood monitoring has become a critical area of study with the potential to significantly impact communities worldwide. The U.S. experienced a particularly intense flooding season in spring 2024, with various regions grappling with unprecedented water levels.
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Asteroid Bennu reveals original solar system ingredients hinting at potential wet world origins
A deep dive into the sample of rocks and dust returned from near-Earth asteroid Bennu by NASA's University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission has revealed some long-awaited surprises.
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University of Arizona excels in latest US News global ranking
The University of Arizona has been recognized as one of the world's leading research institutions in the 2024-2025 Best Global Universities ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Out of 2,250 higher education institutions across more than 100 countries, UArizona secured the No. 115 position overall. Among U.S. universities, it ranked No. 44 and was placed No. 23 among public universities.
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Phoenix City Council approves $20M funding boost for biomedical research hub
The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies (CAMI) will receive more than $20 million in funding from the Phoenix City Council following a unanimous vote of support on Wednesday.
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New study disputes ecocide theory on Easter Island
Some 800 years ago, a small band of Polynesians sailed across the Pacific to settle Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island. There, they erected hundreds of "moai," or gigantic stone statues that now stand as emblems of a vanished civilization. The longstanding narrative has been that their numbers grew unsustainably, leading to environmental collapse and population decline by the time Europeans arrived in 1722.
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UArizona recognized as one of Princeton Review's best value colleges
The University of Arizona has been included in The Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges" list for 2024.
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Arizona Athletics unveils plan for operational and financial accountability
University of Arizona Vice President and Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois presented the department's "5-Point Plan to Strengthen Operational and Financial Accountability" to the Arizona Board of Regents Thursday during the board's scheduled meeting in Flagstaff.
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University of Arizona reveals strategy for online education integration
The University of Arizona has announced findings from a global services firm that support its strategic rationale for establishing the University of Arizona Global Campus and initiating a multi-year transition to fully integrate online education.
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University President comments on arrests in student's shooting death
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the April 28 shooting death of University of Arizona student Erin Jones at an off-campus house party.
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Researchers map vulnerabilities within diverse regions of Amazon rainforest
In the late 2000s, Scott Saleska noticed unusual changes in the Amazon rainforest. In 2005, a significant drought hit the region. Two years later, Saleska, a University of Arizona professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, published research using satellite images that showed increased green growth in large areas of the Amazon following the drought. However, field researchers observed plants browning and some dying due to the drought.
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Arizona Athletics names Sofia Read to first fully endowed position
The University of Arizona athletics department has announced the creation of its first fully endowed position: the Tyler Family Endowed Assistant Athletics Director for C.A.T.S. Student-Athlete Development. Sofia Read, the director of the Edward T. Bell C.A.T.S. Student-Athlete Development program, will assume this role, as announced by Arizona Athletics on May 31.
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Poetry Center collaborates on vibrant murals along Tucson’s Speedway Boulevard
From bicycles to belt buckles, some of the American Southwest's most iconic imagery can now be found in murals with eye-catching color on six walls along both sides of Speedway Boulevard near the University of Arizona.
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UArizona professor shares insights during National Ocean Month
June marks National Ocean Month, a time to celebrate the oceans that cover more than 70% of Earth's surface and play a crucial role in regulating climate, supporting diverse marine life, and sustaining human livelihoods.
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Monsoon prediction sparks interest through unique forecasting game
The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a drier than average monsoon this year in the southwestern United States, where summer monsoon rainfall typically averages 5.69 inches. However, there remains a possibility, albeit slim, that wetter weather could prevail.