A Positive Place for Veterans

For a soldier returning from the field, finding the way back into civilian life is no easy task. The University of Arizona listened closely to this unique group of students, and based on their needs, created a now nationally recognized program offering community, support and a targeted curriculum, all to increase graduation and retention rates.

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Does Intense Aerobic Activity Grow Bigger Brains?

Our ancestors left the jungle, began to walk upright and ultimately ran like the wind. These early distance athletes chased prey and fled predators -- and grew bigger brains. Why? University of Arizona anthropologist David A. Raichlen studied humans, dogs and ferrets to demonstrate how aerobic exercise stimulates the production of brain-growth chemicals.

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“Pack Your Bags. You’re Going to Rome.”

UA music graduate Gabriel Ayala is a member of the Pascua Yaqui tribe, born and raised in Texas. He’s also a classical guitarist who has performed for President Obama and Pope Benedict. His award-winning ninth album – Shades of Blue – showcases his own compositions of jazz-flamenco fusion. And he plays Bach at Native American powwows.

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Gaming for Miners' Safety

Fire in the mine! What should you do? UA scientists are working to help prepare miners to respond to and avoid the emergencies they may encounter working at a mine through development of educational computer games.

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The Mechanics of Code-Switching

Here in Tucson, we hear the sounds of Spanish and English mixing richly throughout the community. But spend time among bilingual speakers, and you often hear both spoken at the same time, even within the same sentence. This process called "code-switching." How does it work? Psychology doctoral student Kalim Gonzalez led a study to find out.

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News

Whether it's a bicycle collision or difficulty breathing, the UA community can count on quick help from students...
In an effort to help Afghanistan preserve its past, the UA is partnering with Kabul University to help build the...
NASA has granted final approval of the OSIRIS-REx sample return mission led by the UA. The target asteroid is...

Videos

Classes have ended, finals are over and the class of 2013 has officially graduated. Before the graduates left, they offered a few words of wisdom to their underclassmen friends about how to enjoy school, stay on track to graduate and make the most of their time at the UA. Graduating Seniors Offer Advice to Underclassmen

May 13, 2013

Wildcat Art is a nonprofit K-12 art program that serves the Tucson community while providing hands-on teaching experience for advanced undergraduate and graduate art and visual culture education students. The program, which runs from February through May, culminated in a closing reception where students were able to show off their works of art to friends and family. Gallery Show Features K - 12 Works of Art

May 2, 2013

The H.E.AL. (Healthy Eating, Active Lifestyle) Festival was created by 12-year old youth health advocate Haile Thomas as a service-learning project to help fight childhood obesity through fun and flavorful activities around balanced food and healthy lifestyle choices. More than 200 fifth and sixth graders attended the recent festival at Tucson Village Farm. Students engaged in service learning projects, learned about nutrition and farming, and heard from UA football player Richard Morrison. H.E.A.L. Festival at the Tucson Village Farm

May 1, 2013

Events

Sat, 05/25/2013 - 9:00am - 1:00pm
Wed, 05/29/2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Wed, 05/29/2013 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Fri, 05/31/2013 - 7:00am - 2:00pm

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PHOTOS & VIDEOS

Campus Photo Tour

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