Image When creativity meets determination Thursday Romina Morales's journey from a small border town to the height of fashion shows what's possible in CALES. Read more
Image Years in the making: The Weight-Inclusive Toolkit Thursday Faculty from the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness are contributing to a new toolkit that will train future dietitians on the principles of weight-inclusive care. Read more
Image A statewide safety net for Arizona’s livestock industry June 12, 2026 From sudden, unexplained cattle deaths to emerging disease threats, Arizona’s Livestock Incident Response Team brings together veterinarians, Extension experts, and state and federal partners to investigate cases quickly and protect Arizona's livestock. Read more
Image Arizona tribal agriculture generates over $750 million in total economic output, new analysis finds May 28, 2026 American Indians operate 62% of all farms in Arizona and manage 20 million acres, or 81% of the state's total agricultural land, according to the report. Read More
Image Empathetic, understanding and passionate: the Fall 2025 Golden Apple Award Honoree May 21, 2026 Read more
Image New food science and fermentation minor connects students to Arizona's $23.3B food industry May 19, 2026 SNSW's new minor in food science and fermentation gives students a direct pathway into careers in product development, food safety and more. Read more
Image A season of growth: $1.7M grant will help bring phenology to new regions and new generations May 18, 2026 The USA National Phenology Network, a national monitoring and research initiative dedicated to studying “nature’s calendar,” is poised for a new stage of growth thanks to a $1.7 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Read more
Image Cool beans, smart roots: Scientists discover a new cell that helps seedlings survive drought-battered and nutrient-poor soils May 6, 2026 Termed "hooked hairs" in a new study published in Science Advances, the specialized cells form tiny, pointed structures underground that protect seedlings when they are most vulnerable. Read more
Image F. Ronald Rayner to be awarded Honorary Doctor of Science April 28, 2026 Fourth-generation Arizona farmer and first-generation college graduate from the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences F. Ronald Rayner will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science at the spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony Read more
Image Mitigating wildfire risk by restoring grasslands to the Santa Rita Experimental Range April 24, 2026 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