The water quality specialist and environmental science professor has broad impact through her work in food safety. Rock’s work in food safety and water quality led to her nomination, said Joan E Curry, Ph.D., interim head of the Department of Environmental Science, and Jon Chorover, interim Dean for Research, Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences and Cooperative Extension, who nominated the 18-year Extension veteran.

Researchers from the University of Arizona and Arizona State University are set to receive the Honor Award for their groundbreaking research conducted at the Campus Agricultural Center. The study, which involved over 80 saplings, demonstrates positive tree growth with nearly 60% less water usage.

The Cyber Experiment Station - in collaboration with UITS, the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture, and Sun Corridor Network - launched 10GB internet service in Yuma to provide corner-to-corner in-field wireless internet.

A selection of student-produced microbrews will soon be on tap at Cork & Craft.

A new youth lodge and solar array plus upgrades on the well and kitchen at the Harold & Mitzie James 4-H Camp and Outdoor Learning Center, funded by several charitable foundations, will support the camp’s mission to build youth character through mentorship and hands-on learning.

The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center received a grant from the U.S. Geological Survey to help fund practical solutions for high-priority climate adaptation needs.

Ashley Snider, of the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness, and Helena Morrison, of the College of Nursing, are combining their diverse expertise and perspectives in a new research collaboration focusing on strokes.

A University of Arizona-led study from Entomology's Luciano Matzkin on reproductive biology suggests that the act of mating can cause bodily changes at a molecular level.

Caitlin Brady, Jack Miller and Ariada Woods were chosen to work directly with expert researchers in a mentorship program named for Arizona Congressman Morris "Mo" Udall.

From rustic hostels to backpacking hotspots, Leon Schmidt plugs into whatever WiFi he can find to make sure he gets his homework in on time.

Explore the world with Leon, a nutritional sciences major and current adventurer in Australia!