Image Mitigating wildfire risk by restoring grasslands to the Santa Rita Experimental Range Friday A multi-year mesquite abatement project aims to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires on the Santa Rita Mountains – and improve our understanding of the system-wide ecological impacts of such efforts. Read more
Image U of A Herbarium documents and preserves the plant biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert Thursday Under the direction of Michelle McMahon, the U of A Herbarium supports research across campus, including plant evolution, toxicology and phenology. Read more
Image Medical Nutrition Therapy: A critical tool in modern patient care April 17, 2026 Alongside medications and procedures, medical nutrition therapy is an essential tool in patient care. Read more
Image Homegrown help for Wildcats in need April 10, 2026 The Pima County Master Gardener program is focused on community education. But the harvest has to go somewhere – and now it’s helping feed the campus community. Read more
Image University of Arizona research could help advance technology for upcoming NASA Artemis missions April 3, 2026 Researchers at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center are developing greenhouse systems designed to produce food, oxygen and water beyond Earth. Read more
Image Hired grazers: How a small flock of sheep took on one of Tucson's most invasive species April 3, 2026 The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension joined a multi-agency targeted grazing initiative to beat back the buffelgrass on ‘A’ Mountain. Read more
Image Celebrating Excellence: 2026 CALES Employee Appreciation & Awards April 1, 2026 At the annual Employee Appreciation and Awards Celebration, the University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences community gathered to do something both simple and essential: recognize one another. Read more
Image Tax season isn’t over, but smart planning for next year begins now March 13, 2026 Financial planning researcher Thomas Korankye discusses practical steps taxpayers can take now to put their tax refund to work and avoid surprises next filing season. Read more
Image Meet ARID: How desert ag science is growing resilient food systems March 6, 2026 Environmental stress drives innovation in Arizona, sparking creative approaches to some of the toughest challenges in agriculture. The CALES Center for Agroecosystem Research in the Desert (ARID) aims to position Arizona as a leader in arid-lands agriculture while supporting more resilient, sustainable, and productive global food systems. Read more