Despite years of development, the University of Arizona’s Climate Action Plan has stalled amid shifting federal policies and administrative priorities, sparking student protests and concerns about the university’s commitment to sustainability.
The Outlaw Project, a Tucson-based nonprofit led by trans activist Monica Jones, expanded its housing advocacy for trans women and gender-nonconforming people of color to Phoenix with a community fundraiser aimed at supporting long-term housing solutions.
The Tucson Unified School District voted to fund a student-written Climate Action Plan—hailed as the most comprehensive in the nation—that aims to make its schools net-zero and fully sustainable by 2040.
Youth On Their Own, a Tucson nonprofit, has helped more than 20,000 homeless teens stay in school and graduate over its 40-year history by providing financial aid, basic necessities and one-on-one support.
Through walks, a symposium and community gatherings, Tucson advocates are building support networks and demanding justice for missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Tucson’s Ward 3 City Council race features incumbent Kevin Dahl, challenger Sadie Shaw, and Republican Janet Wittenbraker in a closely watched contest that could reshape the ward’s political landscape.
A Tucson mutual aid project is expanding its network of free water stations to help keep people safe and hydrated during the summer heat.
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.
Despite record international enrollment at the University of Arizona, many global students and graduates are struggling to find employment due to immigration hurdles, visa limitations, and a cautious job market.
