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U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) announced that his office has returned over $4.5 million to constituents of Arizona's 6th District through casework, including $1.5 million for veterans.

First-year student chooses University of Arizona for NASA aspirations

Ilana Valenzuela has eagerly awaited her chance to pursue a University of Arizona education. So much so that she took every opportunity to start early, earning college credit in high school and in the university's Engineering Blast Off summer program.

Family & kids events this week in City of Tucson: Aug. 25-31

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

This week in City of Tucson history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Aug. 25-31)

This week in City of Tucson history.

Which former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Tucson Standard | Aug 25, 2024

These former Tucson Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Tucson Standard area weekly mass times

By Tucson Standard | Aug 24, 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: Aug. 25-31

By Tucson Standard | Aug 24, 2024

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

Pima County’s student body comprised mostly of Latino students in 2023-24 school year

In Pima County schools, there were more Latino students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

AZ Anti-Human Trafficking Activist: 'Democrats are selling' hypocrisy by refusing illegal alien entry into DNC

By Tucson Standard reports | Aug 23, 2024

Kathleen Winn, an anti-human trafficking activist in Arizona, said Democrats are showing their hypocrisy by checking IDs and barring illegal aliens from entering the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, but allowing them to enter at the border.

University Of Arizona welcomes record-breaking diverse freshman class

The University of Arizona is set to welcome its largest and most diverse class in university history next week, with over 9,300 first-year students, including a record 4,900 Arizona residents. Classes are scheduled to begin on Monday.

University of Arizona welcomes largest and most diverse class in history

The University of Arizona is set to welcome its largest and most diverse class in history next week, with over 9,300 first-year students, including a record 4,900 Arizona residents. Classes are scheduled to start on Monday.

Local Government Meeting today in City of Tucson

City of Tucson City Council Meeting starting at 5 pm today — here's what you need to know!

In Memoriam: Ray Bradbury remembered on his birthday (August 22)

Ray Douglas Bradbury was born on August 22, 1920, in Waukegan, Illinois.

Experian acquires UArizona startup NeuroID specializing in anti-fraud technology

By Tucson Standard | Aug 22, 2024

NeuroID, a technology firm founded in 2015 at the University of Arizona with the support of Tech Launch Arizona, has been acquired by global credit firm Experian. NeuroID's unique anti-fraud technology is expected to enhance Experian's ability to mitigate fraud risk and better serve its clients.

St. Christopher's parishioner: Biden-Harris administration 'policies are destructive and hurting all Americans'

Linda Schauf, a Marana resident and member of the St. Christopher's parish, said the policies of the Biden-Harris administration "are destructive and hurting all Americans."

Congressman calls for DHS investigation into potential misuse of federal funds by Casa Alitas

U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has formally requested an investigation into the use of federal funds by Catholic Community Services’ Casa Alitas in Tucson, Arizona. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari, Ciscomani called for a comprehensive review following reports of potential corruption and misuse of taxpayer dollars.

University’s poetry center enhances accessibility with comprehensive digital archiving

The University of Arizona Poetry Center's Voca archive of recorded poetry readings is now accompanied by digitized captions, making one of the world's major poetry audiovisual archives fully accessible and searchable.

UArizona athletes aim for gold at 2024 Paralympic Games

Josh Wheeler smiles as he races across the basketball court, arms pumping furiously and hands pushing against the wheels of his new wheelchair. His eyes track a red-and-white striped ball as it sails through the air over his left shoulder.

University researchers develop fastest microscope capturing moving electrons