Image CALES's research strength on display at 2025 Discovery & Innovation Awards Today The College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES) celebrates this year’s award recipients, whose exemplary research focuses on solving some of the most challenging problems facing the Southwest and its people. Read more
Image Extension pest managment helps keep food and families safe from farm to homes May 15, 2025 Integrated Pest Management takes a holistic, environmentally sensitive approach to pest management, which saves growers money while minimizing impact on the environment, from agricultural fields to school grounds and around the home. Read more
Image A legacy of leadership: CALES alum Mark Smith earns honorary doctorate from the University of Arizona. May 15, 2025 Mark Smith, a distinguished CALES alumnus and lifelong advocate for Arizona agriculture, will receive an honorary doctorate for his decades of leadership in sustainable farming, water conservation and community development across the Southwest. Read more
Image From trauma to triumph: U of A grad Elina Rivas defies the odds May 14, 2025 Seven years ago, Rivas was lying in a hospital bed recovering from emergency surgery. After being forced to put her studies on hold, she is now set to earn a degree in animal sciences from the U of A. Read more
Image Finding fireflies in the desert: Researcher sheds light on one of Arizona's least-known insect species May 13, 2025 Rachel Laura, a doctoral student in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, is answering fundamental questions about the southwest spring firefly. Read more
Image ALVSCE recognizes outstanding faculty, staff at their 2025 Awards Celebration May 7, 2025 The Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences and Cooperative Extension (ALVSCE) is home to some of the University of Arizona’s best and brightest. Read more
Image CALES researchers drive promising C. diff treatments through development May 5, 2025 Gayatri Vedantam, V.K. Viswanathan and their research team are conducting pre-clinical tests on two potential treatments for a disease that affects nearly half a million Americans each year. Read more
Image Cooperative Extension Center helps urban and small-scale farmers learn the ropes April 30, 2025 The Center for Urban Smart Agriculture brings together University of Arizona research, government resources and other stakeholders to help new and small farmers thrive. Read more
Image New Financial Planning Lab will give students access to the tools of the trade April 24, 2025 Thanks to support from Schwab Advisor Services and the Charles Schwab Foundation, the new lab will prepare students for career success with state-of-the-art technology and experiential learning opportunities. Read more
Image U of A students are using extended reality technology to transform retail education April 24, 2025 Using realistic, data-driven computer simulations, students can better understand how consumers shop and experience products. Read more