In their own words: CALES Spring 2024 Outstanding Students April 25, 2024 We asked each of our 2024 Outstanding Senior awardees to reflect on their time in CALES and share their most memorable highlights. Read more Image
Theresa Crimmins and NPN selected for NSF-NobleReach Emerge partnership April 23, 2024 Arizona is the only institution with two projects chosen for pilot program that pairs research teams with entrepreneurial experts in effort to establish long-term financial viability Read more Image
Weight Inclusive Health programs teach students to look beyond the scale April 16, 2024 Weight stigma is on the rise, but two new undergraduate programs from the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness are pushing back. Read more Image
New assistant specialist joins Yuma Agricultural Center April 16, 2024 In his new role, Wilfrid Calvin is committed to finding ways to reduce pesticide exposure through integrated pest management. Read more Image
Career Field Experience program gives students hands-on training in Environmental Science April 15, 2024 Environmental science lessons at the University of Arizona are jumping from the textbook into the real world as faculty develop the Career Field Experience for Environmental Science (CFEES) program. Read more Image
Education beyond the classroom April 11, 2024 Students in the Agricultural Technology Management program face-off at this year’s GCSAA Turf Bowl competition. Read more Image
UArizona faculty leads efforts to preserve Indigenous agriculture with innovative water conservation methods April 8, 2024 Fueled by a grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, Michael Kotutwa Johnson is working to protect crop biodiversity and ensure access to nutritious food for Indigenous people. Read more Image
In Memoriam: Dennis Armstrong April 8, 2024 Dennis Vern Armstrong, extension specialist emeritus from the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences, passed away in early February. Read more Image
Tanya Hodges to lead Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture as new Executive Director April 4, 2024 Equipped with over three decades’ experience in academia and the agricultural industry, Tanya Hodges will serve as the new Executive Director of the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture (YCEDA). Read more Image
Rooted in service: The Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program March 22, 2024 The initiative supports veterans pursuing successful careers in food, agricultural and green industry sectors. Read more Image