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Wednesday
Beppe Cavatorta, a professor of Italian, translator, poet, editor and former president and informal “poet laureate” of the American Association of Teachers of Italian, passed away on Oct. 10. He was 62. Born in Parma, Italy in 1964, Giuseppe “…
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Wednesday
Despite being renamed to honor its most well-known inmate, the former prison camp that held incarcerated Japanese Americans during World War II at the base of Mount Lemmon is now mostly known for its campground and trailhead. Funded by a rare…
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Wednesday
The College of Humanities raised more than $25 million over the course of the University of Arizona’s successful $3 billion Fuel Wonder campaign. “We’re incredibly grateful for so many supporters who truly recognize the value of the humanities…
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Oct. 22, 2026
As high school friends in Tucson, George Henman and Darren Pittenger decided to make the leap together the University of Arizona, where they were roommates, fraternity brothers and even ended up in the same major. They graduated…
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Sept. 29, 2026
A renowned physician, educator and researcher, Dr. Tim Tiutan is a leading voice in public health, blending his clinical expertise with a talent for making health education accessible over social media.Tiutan’s multifaceted career traces directly…
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Sept. 29, 2026
As far back as graduate school at the University of Virginia, Martin Sheehan was aware of the reputation of the U of A’s Department of German Studies. As Sheehan progressed through his own career, including nearly a decade as chair of the…
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Sept. 10, 2026
Playing is as universal as anything in the human experience.We play as children to learn cultural norms, social bonds and how to handle life’s ups and downs. We play as adults for recreation, passion and competition. We play at any age to add…
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Sept. 2, 2026
DeAnna Daniels, an Assistant Professor of Africana and Religious Studies, has been selected as one of 10 participants in the prestigious 2026-2028 Young Scholars in American Religion Program. Daniels is the third faculty member from the…
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Sept. 2, 2026
The U of A Poetry Center is introducing a new theme and mural for its children’s area, accompanied by new K-12 field trip offerings and a monthly bilingual story hour. The new theme is ¡Cuentos del Mundo!, which celebrates the Biblioteca…
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Sept. 1, 2026
The University of Arizona’s Public and Applied Humanities program, which has gained national attention for its synthesis of humanities and professional instruction, is launching three new emphasis areas this fall. The three new emphasis areas…
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Aug. 15, 2026
The College of Humanities is pleased to welcome new faculty for the upcoming academic year. “These are outstanding scholars who represent the breadth and diversity of Humanities scholarship and teaching. Their areas of expertise are well…
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May 19, 2026
Stephanie Springer, Director of Internships and Career Readiness and a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Public and Applied Humanities, has received the Gerald J. Swanson Prize for Teaching Excellence. The Swanson prize recognizes…