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Cuba as a Classroom

Annual summer trips educate University of Arizona students about the culture, politics and daily life of an isolated island nation.
The Moon

Will We Soon be Mining the Moon?

UA Scientists say private concerns are seeking ways to get there, but the practicality of it may be far-fetched.

Banner Takeover of UAMC Approved by Regents

Deal worth nearly $1B includes new operator rebuilding main UAMC hospital on Tucson campus by 2019.
A Mediterranean diet consists mostly of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, olive oil and red wine.

Here's a Diet That Can Reduce Cancer, Prevent Obesity, Diabetes

UA nutritionists co-host events to share research on benefits of Mediterranean-style eating pattern.
Music icon

UA Gets Another $20M Gift, This Time for Music School

Couple contribute in honor of Fred Fox, music teacher and French horn player.
The Eller College online MBA website.

UA, ASU Online Programs Rank Highly

Business programs, including MBAs at both schools, make top 50 in magazine's annual list.
Rainfall at the University of Arizona campus.

Regents Chief: New Funding Model Needed for Universities

She says base it on number of graduates entering workforce, amount of research under way at 3 state institutions.
University of Arizona's Old Main.

Year in Review: Issues at PCC, UA

Community college seeks to escape probation, keep accreditation; UA sees record enrollment but tight budget.

Thousands of Winter Graduates at University of Arizona

College convocations held around campus for 2,600; no university-wide commencement for first time.

METRO WEEK: University of Arizona Budget Challenges Continue

State funding for UA not rising; tuition, gifts make up larger portion of revenue.
University of Arizona students walk by the Old Main.

Campaign Aims to Get Every Arizona Student to Apply for College

State-wide effort starts today, runs all month; 50 high schools will get visits.
Randy Shepherd and his wife, Tiffany. Shepherd is the first recipient of a heart since UAMC revived its transplant program this year.

First UAMC Heart Transplant Recipient of 2014 Leaves Hospital

Medical center had suspended its program late last year; Mesa man spent months on artificial device.
Valley fever is a lung infection caused by a fungus that lives in Southwestern soil.

FDA Prioritizes UA Tests for Possible Valley Fever Cure

Fast tracking Nikkomycin Z will speedy clinical trials, putting drug on market.
The greenhouse at Manzo Elementary serves as an invaluable tool to teach students about the importance of math, science, agriculture, and sustainability.

Manzo Elementary Teacher Collaborates with UA, Expands Agriculture Ed in TUSD

Motivated teacher is taking on additional roles at Tucson Unified, working with 3 University of Arizona colleges.

Native American Cancer Prevention Program Gets $13M Grant

UA, NAU is using money to continue research work, will expand it for another five years.

AZ WEEK: 'Many Young Voters Disillusioned, Need Encouragement to Vote'

National political commentator is here with group to engage with UA students, reinforce importance of youth's involvement in politics.

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