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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.

Ciscomani secures over $5 million for public safety in Arizona's 6th District

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, has provisionally secured over $5 million for first responders and public safety projects in Arizona’s 6th District. The funds were awarded this week as part of the House Appropriations Committee’s package for Commerce, Justice, and Science in FY2025.

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.

Tucson approves planning service fee hike effective July

On June 18, 2024, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council adopted Planning and Development Services (PDSD) development review fee increases. The changes will go into effect on July 1, 2024.

Government events this week in City of Tucson: June 23-29

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

Tucson opens new cooling center with state-provided "COOLtainers

Published on June 24, 2024

Task force initiates planning for Tucson's 1st Avenue Improvement Project

The 1st Avenue Citizens’ Corridor Planning Task Force is set to convene its initial meeting ahead of the design phase for the 1st Avenue Improvement Project, which spans from Grant Road to River Road. The task force comprises residents, workers, and business or property owners in the vicinity of 1st Avenue who frequently use the corridor. This group aims to represent the interests of transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Family & kids events this week in City of Tucson: June 23-29

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in City of Tucson this week.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Jun 23, 2024

The following parishes in the Tucson Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

School events this week in City of Tucson: June 23-29

By Tucson Standard | Jun 22, 2024

The following school events are scheduled to take place in City of Tucson this week.

Remembering Ian Kinsler's birthday: insights into the life of the former professional baseball second baseman luminary (June 22)

By Tucson Standard | Jun 22, 2024

Ian Michael Kinsler was born on June 22, 1982, in Tucson, Arizona.

4,900 individuals apprehended in the Tucson Sector for the week ending June 21

By Tucson Standard | Jun 22, 2024

Nearly five thousand illegal immigrants were apprehended in the U.S. Border Patrol's Tucson Sector during the week ending June 21, 2024.

New study disputes ecocide theory on Easter Island

By Tucson Standard | Jun 21, 2024

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.

Ciscomani meets stakeholders amid worsening Arizona affordable housing crisis

By Tucson Standard | Jun 21, 2024

TUCSON, AZ – As the affordable housing crisis in Arizona worsens, U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, met with key industry stakeholders in Arizona's 6th District this week.

UArizona recognized as one of Princeton Review's best value colleges

By Tucson Standard | Jun 21, 2024

The University of Arizona has been included in The Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges" list for 2024.

Tucson Border Sector Chief: Illegal immigrant with prior 'felony conviction of a sex crime' arrested again

John Modlin, Chief Border Patrol Agent of the Tucson Sector, said a significant arrest was made when border agents arrested an illegal immigrant south of Sells, Arizona. The alien had a prior felony conviction for "sex crimes" in Oregon.

Pima County's universities spent $37,573,337 on football teams in 2023

Pima County's three colleges spent $37,573,337 on their football teams in 2023, a 43.2% increase over the previous year.

Tucson Border Sector Chief: Border agents arrest alien with 'with an Interpol warrant' for murder

John Modlin, Chief Border Patrol Agent of the Tucson Sector, said border agents arrested an illegal alien south of Sells, Arizona. The alien had "an Interpol warrant out of Guatemala" for kidnapping and murder.

Tucson opens new cooling center amid rising summer temperatures

Published on June 20, 2024

Arizona Athletics unveils plan for operational and financial accountability