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The Joy of Playing It Rough

Forget everything you think you know about people in wheelchairs and play. Special education sophomore Chelsea Falnes is captain of the UA quad rugby team. Playing this sport also known as wheelchair rugby, Falnes has suffered multiple concussions and nearly broken wrists and fingers – all in the name of having fun and being tough. Strap yourself in; this is one bumpy ride.

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Modern Voices, Lasting Notes

In a world dominated by emails, tweets and one-liner updates, where do we slow down and find meaning? Professor Daniel Asia teaches music composition; his creations are played in music halls throughout the world. He has a deep understanding – as an academic and an artist – of what makes for beauty. And that understanding brings students like Aaron Mobley to study with this unique talent.

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Saying Yes to Change

When Stephen Russell, PhD, started his career, there wasn't a lot of research on sexual minority youth in his field of family studies and human development. He changed that in a big way. Today, he’s not only illuminating the risks that minority youth face, but he's also giving students opportunities to ask their own questions and begin creating knowledge legacies of their own.

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UA Named Top 'Green' School

From recycling to composting to bike and car sharing, students, faculty and staff of the University of Arizona are engaged on all fronts in pursuing a more sustainable way of life. In 2012, the University earned an ASHEE STARS Gold rating for campus sustainability. Now, the Princeton Review has named the UA as one of the top green colleges in the nation.

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Prepare to Battle Global Poverty and Hunger

Fighting wars against enemies like illness, hunger and injustice requires more than brute strength. As in any war, winning demands training, experience and planning to harness the raw passion for real results. For warriors ready to do battle, the new UA Master's in Development Practice offers the essential training to win in the field.

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