Tucson Students Are National Merit Scholarship Winners

Winners of the latest round of National Merit scholarships, which are corporate-sponsored, were announced on Monday.

$3M Grant To Help UArizona Advance At-Home Health Care Technology

A multi-institution team will be led by University of Arizona electrical and computer engineering professor Janet Roveda.

UArizona Receive $1.3M Federal Grant To Study Synthetic Chemicals

Researchers will further study how synthetic chemicals known as PFAS move through soil and threaten groundwater.

NASA Extends UArizona-Led Asteroid Search Mission

NEOWISE discovers and measures the sizes of asteroids and comets that could pose an impact hazard to Earth.

College Financial Aid Applications In Tucson Area: Compare To AZ

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Construction Begins On UArizona's New Applied Research Building

Crews broke ground on the 89,000-square-foot facility Tuesday.

University of Arizona To Break Ground On New Research Building

Construction of the University of Arizona's new $85 million, three-story Applied Research Building will begin on Tuesday.

UArizona Alumnus Gives $1M to Enhance Learning Support Services

The college also will hire an additional staff person to provide mental health services to students.

UArizona Is No. 3 In The West In Best For Vets Ranking

The university rose to No. 14 overall and No. 12 among public universities in the Military Times rankings.

UA Alumnus Endows $1M Chair In Materials Science, Engineering

Dylan Taylor is making the gift in honor of his father, to create the Patrick R. Taylor Endowed Department Leadership Chair.

UArizona Issues Loss Of Recognition To Chapter Of Pi Kappa Alpha

The Dean of Students Office investigated two alcohol-related events in March that allegedly violated the Student Code of Conduct.

National Merit Scholars From Tucson Announced

High school students from Tucson are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Congratulations, L.W. Cross Middle School Grad Jericho Heon

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

University of Arizona To Receive Nearly $84M In Coronavirus Aid

The U.S. Department of Education released allocation figures for institutions getting grant money from the American Rescue Plan.

National Merit Scholarships: Tucson Students Are Winners

Winners of the $2,500 scholarships were announced on Wednesday.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Tucson Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Tucson Patch.

Tucson's University High Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

Catalina Foothills Captures State Chess Championship

The Catalina Foothills High School chess team captured the its 15th state title on April 16. Here's how the Falcons won it all, again.

FAFSA Completions Down In AZ: How Tucson Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Tucson area high schools.

Tucson Unified Students Receive Broadband Access And Technology

More than 260 families will benefit from the $97,000 grant from Cox Communications, Raytheon, and the Educational Enrichment Foundation.

36 Tucson Unified Schools Receive ADE Exemplary Arts Awards

Catalina High School and Cholla High School are the only 2 schools in Pima County to receive a Gold Rating from the department of education.

TUSD School Safety Receives Department Of Justice Grant

The COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program grant for $525,000 helps improve security at local schools.

In Tucson Area, Share Of College Grads Increases

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Pima County.

Daily Wildcat Competing In College Media March Madness Contest

The University of Arizona's student newspaper is competing against 24 other publications to raise the most money for their outlet.

President: U of A Planning Smaller, In-Person Grad Ceremonies

Robert Robbins said the university will stage graduations in May, though they will be scaled down and parents will not be allowed to attend.

UArizona Classes With Less Than 50 Students Can Meet In Person

The University of Arizona entered Stage 2 of its campus reentry plan Monday, allowing classes with less than 50 students to meet in person.

Tucson Unified Schools Set To Return To Classroom In March

Schools in the Tucson Unified School District will return to in-person learning after spring break, though will have some schedule changes.

Tucson Unified Schools Will Remain Online In January

Tucson Unified School District's superintendent said at Tuesday's board meeting that he wasn't sure when the school would be back in person.

AZ Students Participate In Anti-Gun Violence Project

Arizona Theatre Company’s ATCteen program is creating seven winning plays from #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence.

Tucson Medical Center CEO Pushes To Expand In-Person Learning

Judy Rich leads a Tucson-area medical center. She wants Tucson schools to expand in-person learning as coronavirus. cases continue to rise.

Tucson Schools Return To Virtual Learning Amid Coronavirus Uptick

Several Tucson-area schools returned to distance learning as Arizona's coronavirus cases increase.

4 Tucson Schools Given Prestigious Statewide Award

Four Tucson-area schools were awarded A+ excellence ratings by the Arizona Educational Foundation, the organization announced.

Tucson Unified School District Delays Start For Hybrid Learning

The Tucson Unified School District approved a plan for hybrid learning Tuesday but delayed a vote on an in-person start date.

UArizona Will Allow More In-Person Classes Oct. 12

The university said it will only move forward if coronavirus cases continued to slow, even as the school's football coach tested positive.

6 Tucson Students Chosen For AZ Student Advisory Council

Six Tucson-area students were chosen by Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman to help improve education in the state.

Tucson Unified School District Moves Forward With Hybrid Learning

The Tucson Unified School District voted Tuesday to move to a hybrid learning model due to the coronavirus but no date has been set.

U. of Arizona Cancels Postponed Graduation For Class of 2020

A planned in-person graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 at the University of Arizona has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

Coronavirus Precautions In Place As U of A Begins Fall Semester

Students at the University of Arizona in Tucson were greeted by a different campus Monday as classes begin amid the coronavirus pandemic.

University Of Arizona Acquires Online University For $1

The University of Arizona has acquired an online university in a push to further their digital reach and provide more access to education.

Tucson Middle Schooler Wins Junior Innovator Challenge

The Desert Sky Middle School 6th-grader was named a winner while learning about her mom's career.