McKenna Manzo is a journalism major at the University of Arizona interning with Tucson Spotlight.
TUSD aprobó una propuesta de aumento presupuestario para aumentar el salario de los maestros, ampliar los servicios estudiantiles y fortalecer los programas académicos, pendiente de la aprobación de los votantes en noviembre.
Tucson Unified School District has approved a $45 million budget override proposal—the first in 30 years—to boost teacher pay, expand student services and strengthen academic programs, pending voter approval in November.
The Baja SAE competition in Marana brought together 68 university teams to showcase their engineering skills and off-road vehicle prototypes, offering students hands-on experience while fostering community and collaboration.
Oro Valley is planning to invest $264 million over the next decade to upgrade infrastructure, with $45.6 million proposed for the upcoming fiscal year focusing on water, roads, parks, and public safety.
El Angel Heart Pajama Project proporciona pijamas y libros nuevos a niños necesitados del sur de Arizona, continuando el legado compasivo de su fundadora, Graciela López.
Angel Heart Pajama Project provides new pajamas and books to children in need across Southern Arizona, continuing the compassionate legacy of its founder, Graciela Lopez.
JobPath is a Southern Arizona nonprofit that supports adult learners—many of them single parents—with career coaching, financial assistance and life resources to help them graduate, find in-demand jobs and uplift their families and communities.
Eight Tucson nonprofits earned more than $230,000 in funding during Social Venture Partners Tucson’s Fast Pitch event, showcasing innovative programs and community impact.
University of Arizona students protested President Suresh Garimella’s installation on Tuesday, while ASUA President Adriana Grijalva boycotted the event in solidarity.
