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  • Democratic Convention a Fulfilling Experience for UA Student |
    Isabel Shelton reports in from the DNC. | |
  • The Missing New World Order |
    Since the end of World War II, some government officials have called for a "new world order." A team of political scientists at the UA have spent years researching why it hasn't happened yet. |
  • 'Power Struggles' Illuminates History of Technological Change |
    The Edison Electric Light Company, the world's first large-scale electrical system, owed its existence to decades of technological development that preceded it. | | |
  • Center Invites Public to View Photo Exhibit |
    Sales from the annual photo exhibit go toward scholarships for Middle Eastern studies students. | |
  • Students to Share Political Convention Experiences |
    Isabel Shelton is attending the Democratic National Convention as an event organizer and Sara Pat Badgley is attending the Republican National Convention as a student journalist. | |
  • UA Press Books and Authors in the National Spotlight |
    Some of the most prominent news organizations in the country have recently highlighted books and authors from UA Press. | | | |
  • UA South Professor Completes Federal Fellowship |
    Ruth Claros-Kartchner was among only a few people across the nation and only two in the state of Arizona to receive a fellowship this summer from the United States Department of Agriculture. | |
  • TRIF Business Plans Approved by Regents |
    ABOR approved business plans for UA projects focusing on solar energy and rural education. | | |
  • A History on Women in Commerce in Downtown Tucson |
    UA research associate Rosi Andrade is wrapping up a multi-year project to document the lives of women business owners in downtown Tucson. | | |
  • Phoenix Mission Offers Saturday Tours |
    More than 20,000 people have toured the Phoenix Mission's Science Operations Center so far. | | |
  • Veteran Staffer Named to Head Arizona State Museum |
    Beth Grindell, who started as a student worker at the Arizona State Museum 20 years ago, has been named director of the 115-year-old institution. Grindell also is the first woman to hold the directorship. |
  • UA Prepping International Fulbright Scholars for Studies in the States |
    Students are fine tuning their English skills, preparing for graduate school and learning about U.S. culture. | |
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