State board to consider banning sale of vaping products at universities
Regent says it's the board's responsibility in the wake of vaping-related illnesses and deaths in the U.S.
Nurses strike in Tucson over staffing, quality of care
Organizers are hoping the strike leads to increased investment in registered nursing staff.
Diné College, UA to train future neuroscientists
Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences, according to the NIH.
TUSD moves closer toward approving new sex education curriculum
The district's sex ed policies have not been updated since 2006.
Food bank teaches nutrition and effective food shopping
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona trains families to save money and eat nutritiously.
TUSD takes steps to update its sex ed curriculum
The proposed update will have a more evidence- and research-based focus.
Law aims to help prevent teen suicides in Arizona
Recent legislation mandates suicide prevention training in the state's middle schools and high schools.
2019 sees highest number of Indigenous medical school grads at UA
The eight Indigenous students represent the College of Medicine's desire to increase diversity.
9 Pascua Yaqui members graduate in first cohort of nursing assistant program
The grads are the first to complete the program at the Pima Community College site on the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's reservation.
Tucson schools to offer free summer meals to students
TUSD and Sunnyside districts will offer breakfast and lunch for students over the break.
UA Students Bridging Art and Medicine at Poetry Center
The course for medical students was designed around artwork and written experiences from patients, doctors and caregivers.
Arizona Governor Signs Repeal of HIV/AIDS Instruction Law
The state schools superintendent said the law created myth and fear around the mention of LGBTQ relationships in the classroom.
Dunbar Programs to Help Communities of Color Reclaim Health Practices
The grant-funded educational project focuses on historical black and indigenous plant-based health care practices.
Alternative-Medicine Advocate Weil Gives $15M to UA Center
The university is naming its integrative medicine center for its founder.
Tucson Professionals Raise Funds for 'Hygiene Pantry'
The project will provide free toiletries to Tucson Unified School District students and their families.
