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Celebration of Life, Dr. Luis C. Moll

Aug. 15, 2024

We invite you to share your cherished memories of Dr. Moll by submitting photos for the celebration of life event on September 20. Your contributions will help us honor his legacy and the lasting impact he had on so many lives. Whether it’s a moment of laughter, a special event, or a simple day at work, these photos will serve as...

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Cooper Center is Hiring!

Aug. 14, 2024

Cooper Center is hiring two student workers for the coming academic year, thanks to a generous grant from the University of Arizona Campus Sustainability Fund. Students can apply on Handshake. Interviews will start the week of August 19th....

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Student Research Spotlight: Alison Irwin’s Story

Aug. 5, 2024

College of Education Alumni Alison Irwin shares her story from student to camp director.

Campacity is a joint initiative between Y-USA and YMCA Europe, first launched in 2023, to foster collaborations between camps in the US and YMCAs in Europe. The program aims to provide support for children and families experiencing trauma, particularly those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
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Dr. Katherine Cheng, Dr. Maura Varley Gutierrez, and Dr. Heather Haeger chosen as recipients of the 2024 HSI Faculty Seed Grant Program

July 16, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Dr. Katherine Cheng, Dr. Maura Varley Gutierrez, and Dr. Heather Haeger have been chosen as recipients of the 2024 HSI Faculty Seed Grant Program for their respective projects!

Dr. Katherine Cheng, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at the College of Education, received funding for her project, "Enhancing Emotional and Motivational Development to Support Health Equity and...

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New center to help lead national Indigenous language revitalization efforts

July 8, 2024

The University of Arizona has been selected as one of only four institutions nationwide to lead the charge in Indigenous language revitalization! Thanks to a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the new West Region Native American Language Resource Center is set to empower tribal communities across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. This initiative, housed within the American Indian Language Development Institute (...

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Digital Borderlands in the Classroom Cohort

June 10, 2024

Congratulations to the 8 The University of Arizona faculty chosen for the first Digital Borderlands in the Classroom cohort which starts in July. Fellows Alex Braithwaite, Jacqueline Jean Barrios, Lillian Gorman, Maura Catherine Varley Gutierrez, Jason Jurjevich, Melani Martinez, Moira Ozias & Kristy Slominski will receive funding, training & support to develop curricular materials for student research on the borderlands...

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James McKenzie Receives Prestigious Doctoral Award

May 24, 2024

James McKenzie has been honored with the prestigious doctoral award as one of the inaugural 2024 Elouise Cobell Dissertation Writing-Year Fellows. Congratulations James and also to his advisor Dr. Sheilah Nicholas. This recognition celebrates McKenzie's exceptional academic achievements and contributions. To learn more about this honor and the other fellows.

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Judy Salcido Receives Prestigious Doctoral Award

May 24, 2024

Judy Salcido has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Haury Program Native Pathways Graduate Research Award. This award provides a year of funding to support her writing. Congratulations to Judy and her advisor, Dr. Sheilah Nicholas. To learn more about this award, visit the Haury Program website.

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Support our Indigenous Educators - ITEP Crowdfunding

April 4, 2024

Join the effort to empower Indigenous Educators by contributing to our fundraising goal of $5,000 by April 15, 2024. Your donations will support Indigenous students at the University of Arizona pursuing degrees in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. The Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP) focuses on cultivating educators with a culturally sustaining approach. Help make a difference by sharing or donating to our campaign. For more...

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The Colourful World Beyond the Seven Hills' Exhibit

March 22, 2024

Step into the enchanting world of Grimm Brothers' folktales with The Colourful World Beyond the Seven Hills' exhibit at Worlds of Words!

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