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University of Arizona's College of Veterinary Medicine set to graduate second class

By Tucson Standard | Aug 13, 2024

More than 100 students from the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine will conclude their academic journeys next week as they receive Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. This marks the second graduating class for the college.

University celebrates decade-long support for young LGBTQ artists

By Tucson Standard | Aug 13, 2024

The University of Arizona Museum of Art is celebrating 10 years of Mapping Q, an art-based program for LGBTQ youth, with an exhibit featuring works created by participants and teachers over the last decade. The exhibit, "Still Queer After All These Years," showcases 35 artworks by 19 artists.

Arizona delegation urges action from Department of Veterans Affairs following veteran's death

By Tucson Standard | Aug 13, 2024

TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recently joined efforts by the Arizona congressional delegation to urge action from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following concerns raised in a recent report by the VA Office of Inspector General. The report was conducted in response to the death of a veteran patient under the Phoenix VA Health Care System in March 2023.

Study links proximity to pesticide use with increased risk of stillbirth

By Tucson Standard | Aug 13, 2024

Living less than about one-third of a mile from pesticide use prior to conception and during early pregnancy could increase the risk of stillbirths, according to new research led by researchers at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center.

Government events this week in City of Tucson: Aug. 11-17

By Tucson Standard | Aug 12, 2024

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

1.5M grant aims at global network against exploitation of indigenous data

By Tucson Standard | Aug 12, 2024

Researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the U of A Native Nations Institute are establishing a framework to protect Indigenous data collection and usage globally, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.