A man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend had a history of violence and sexual assault, court documents show, and had recently been expelled from the University of Arizona.
- Sierra Blaser
Arizona public schools now ban treats containing 11 specific chemical additives and food dyes during the school day under the Arizona Healthy Schools Act to promote healthier student snacks and celebrations.
- Sierra Blaser
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind has started at its new campus in Oro Valley on the former Copper Creek Elementary site.
- Prerana Sannappanavar
University of Arizona faculty leaders criticize major summer changes, saying the administration bypassed consultation on Health Sciences restructuring, endowment funds and a new travel policy.
- Sierra Blaser
Cholla High School welcomed students to a newly completed football field funded by the 2023 TUSD Bond, featuring artificial turf with an Arizona flag design and custom graphics that highlight local landmarks and school pride.
U of A’s fall enrollment down more than 20%, sources say- Prerana Sannappanavar
The University of Arizona is expected to see another significant decline in first-year undergraduate enrollment this fall, according to two sources familiar with the projections.
- Henry Brean
Phoebe Bridgers fans can hear her new album before its release at a laser-light listening experience at Tucson's Flandrau Planetarium.
The Trump administration is again asking universities to publicly commit to its higher education priorities. Here's how Arizona's universities are responding.
A Sonoran Science Academy 8th grader placed third nationally for a solar cooling invention.
Ten southern Arizona JTED graduates earned an interview with Raytheon through a fast-track career program.
Tucson Unified School District’s blue-collar union secured a list of wins in its latest contract negotiations.
The University of Arizona has revoked recognition of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity for five years following findings of hazing that included pouring boiling butter on new members, causing burns and hospitalization. The decision follows a thorough investigation by the Dean of Students’ Office.
TUSD board approved Alma Mejia-Garcia as Pueblo High's interim principal after an investigation into Frank Rosthenhausler, who faced allegations of sexism, intimidation and retaliation.
Arizona faces a growing teacher shortage, losing more than 8,500 educators recently. To cope, districts have increasingly hired international teachers on J-1 and H-1B visas, which offer comparable salaries but face new costly visa restrictions, threatening this critical staffing resource.
Just before the 2025-26 school year, Tucson Unified faced a severe teacher shortage, with math teachers frequently replaced by long-term substitutes and private agency staff amid district struggles to retain educators.
WASHINGTON — The recently enacted law that restricts large investors from gobbling up single-family homes isn’t the only way some in Congress are trying to keep private equity from pinching family budgets.
Arizona Republican leaders are suing to remove ballot language warning that a military-family voucher measure could nullify broader voter-approved reforms to the state’s voucher program.
Former and current researchers at the University of Arizona are somewhat divided on whether UA administrators are doing enough to push back against the Trump administration’s cutting of federal research funding and encroachment on processes of how research grants are chosen.
Arizona Department of Education: Arizona State School for the Deaf and the Blind violated federal law by displacing blind and visually impaired students without proper individualized education placement.
Various back-to-school events are happening in Tucson, featuring free backpacks, school supplies, and community support to help students prepare for the new school year.
Mesquite Elementary rolled out the red carpet to greet nearly 700 students on their first day of the new school year on Monday morning.
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- Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
HungerWalk 2026 on Sept. 12 invites teams and individuals to walk in Tucson or Green Valley, raise funds, and support hunger relief in Southern Arizona.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed an $8 million pavement improvement project on a 16-mile stretch of I-40 between Seligman and Kingman.
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona staff help lead the Family Support Alliance, coordinating partners to connect families with vital resources and support.
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Meet artist Sasha Primo on Friday, August 21, 8-10 a.m. at Udall Park’s Heirloom Farmers Market for hands-on art activities and local story collection.
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PHOENIX — Supporters of universal vouchers for private, parochial and home-schooled children are going to court in an effort to stop a public vote to rein in the program.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is capping F-1 student visas at 4 years, eliminating the decades-old ‘duration of status’ rule that let international students stay legally until their degree programs were complete. Immigration attorneys and higher education experts warn the new visa rule will devastate U.S. universities, shrink international student enrollment, and cost the American economy billions.
A new survey of returning teachers said they feel "safe and supported'' at their schools and also cite collaboration and the ability to make instructional decisions among the reasons for staying in the profession.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is capping F-1 student visas at 4 years, eliminating the decades-old ‘duration of status’ rule that let international students stay legally until their degree programs were complete. Immigration attorneys and higher education experts warn the new visa rule will devastate U.S. universities, shrink international student enrollment, and cost the American economy billions.
The Arizona Department of Education defines chronic absence as a student missing 10% or more of the school year, excused or unexcused, while enrolled at a given school. In a typical 180-day school year, this equates to missing 18 or more days of school. Higher absenteeism leads to lower stud…
Lattie Coor, the former Arizona State University president who helped transform ASU into a nationally recognized research university, has died at 89. During his 12-year tenure, he expanded the university, boosted research funding and laid the foundation for ASU's modern growth.
Amphi School District had a 43% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2021-2022 school year and has consistently brought it down each year.
Catalina Foothills has maintained a low chronic absenteeism rate post-COVID, but still hopes to increase attendance rates.