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The Tucson Unified School District building.

Bond brings building improvements and technology to TUSD classrooms

Voters approved $480 million in the last election.
A male Elegant Trogon, as featured in Richard Cachor Taylor's 2022 book "Birds of Arizona".

Celebrating one of the Sonoran Desert's most popular visitors.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The secrets of the Vegan Night Market; how the Noyce Teaching Scholarship is helping to find and retain good STEM teachers in Arizona; and Julie Sasse says goodbye to the Tucson Museum of Art.
Probation Program Education Coordinator Melissa Goulart speaks to graduates that received their high school diploma on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Tucson, Ariz.

Pima County celebrates eight GED’s awarded through adult education program

Recipients overcame significant life challenges including drug addiction and homelessness.
The movi eposter for Roger Corman's "The Tomb of Ligeia".

Remembering Movie Legend Roger Corman.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Macro photographer Jillian Cowles peers into the private life of spiders; and Chris Dashiell visits "The Tomb of Ligeia".
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Former graduate student found guilty of first-degree murder of UA professor

A 12-person jury found Murad Dervish guilty of six felony charges, including aggravated assault and first-degree murder.
Pima County Superior Court Sign

Trial closes for former UA grad student accused of killing professor, deliberation begins

Alleged shooter Murad Dervish is pleading guilty except insane to second degree murder.
A children's book.

Read On Arizona and partners provide youth reading education to support fight pandemic literacy loss

Recent research suggests that third grade students struggle with reading comprehension.
Cochise College in Sierra Vista.

Sierra Vista Police arrest former Cochise College student for “terroristic threats” to Cochise College staff

Charles B. Wise was charged with engaging in an act of terrorism, aggravated assault, interfering with an institution, and using an electronic device to threaten or intimidate.
Craig T. Nelson at an event in the Marroney Theater

Craig T. Nelson delivers commencement address to the UA graduating class of 2024.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The documentary "Fair Play" gives visibility to the unending work of new mothers; and explore the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.

The documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland" explores the reasons why.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: What "Bad Art Night" at the Arizona Science Center offers the creatively curious; "I Dream in Widescreen 2024" showcases a new class of film makers; and "Stories That Soar!" offers a 4th grader's perspective on "Self Love".
An important aspect of the Tucson non-profit Literacy Connects, "Stories That Soar!" wants aspiring school-age writers to realize the power and possibility of bringing their stories to life across all mediums.

Stories That Soar!

Empowering Young Writers: The Literacy Connects Program “Stories that Soar!” builds literacy by bringing kids' stories to life through the arts.
Students walk along the mall on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA releases budget cuts to academic units

The savings from the cuts are expected to rid the university of its deficit in the next fiscal year.
The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

Company hired to help find next UA president

The company helped find the current NAU president.

Make Way for Books – 25 Years

Empowering Young Minds: 25 Years of Make Way for Books Impact on Literacy! Collaboration with University of Arizona Publishing Class Unveils Heartwarming Children's Stories through new App
Farm in metropolitan Tucson leads to plant and personal growth in the Sonoran Desert region.

Tucson Village Farm

Farm in metropolitan Tucson leads to plant and personal growth in the Sonoran Desert region.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

Arizona students still unsure of financial aid for fall as Gov. Katie Hobbs announces FAFSA campaign

Students and parents are still unsure how much financial aid they will be offered for the 2024-25 school year.

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