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CALES alum and honorary doctorate recipient Mark Smith

May 15, 2025

A legacy of leadership: CALES alum Mark Smith earns honorary doctorate from the University of Arizona.

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.

Fulbright Scholar Alma Anides Morales uses drones to keep water basins clean and communities safe

Dec. 22, 2023

Environmental Science doctoral candidate Anides Morales spent six months studying soil erosion in Mexican communities to better understand how to support watersheds affected by pollution.

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A winter break guide to professional development

Dec. 13, 2023

Set yourself up for success this winter break by following these tips from our professional development expert.

Extension helps wine growers identify, deal with disease, pest and weather threats

Dec. 12, 2023

A recent symposium highlighted several ways CALES and Extension experts are helping the state's expanding industry thrive amid threats from weather, pests and diseases.

Discovering a business world that cares about people

Dec. 8, 2023

If you had asked Stephanie Weiler what she thought of economics in high school, she would have said it was boring and something she would never do.

So, how did Stephanie end up with a master’s degree in applied econometrics and data analytics?

The San Juan River flows near Farmington, New Mexico.

CALES community-engaged research generates clean water knowledge, solutions

Dec. 7, 2023

Recognizing the entwined connection between disproportionate contaminant exposure and public distrust, faculty members like Karletta Chief and Mónica Ramírez-Andreotta are utilizing community-engaged research methods to connect with communities.

Environmental Science faculty Joseph Hoover takes a water sample during a previous community-led research project

Community-led Indigenous environmental health in the American Southwest

Dec. 7, 2023

A $6 million NIH grant will support partnerships with Indigenous communities and CALES researchers.

4-H metalworking projects helping youth across Arizona explore new possibilities

Dec. 6, 2023

Blacksmithing and welding are spreading across the state, thanks to collaboration among University of Arizona Cooperative Extension staff.

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Indigenous Resilience Center receives $2 million grant from Waverley Street Foundation

Dec. 3, 2023

The funding will expand existing programs and support Indigenous experts, scholars and outreach specialists in developing local solutions to climate issues.

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UArizona Yuma receives USDA grant to build the next generation of agriculture workers

Nov. 30, 2023

A USDA grant will help develop the next generation of highly skilled agricultural workers and reduce barriers for Hispanic students seeking a bachelor's degree in agricultural career areas.