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Wilma the Wildcat joins the Women in Medicine and Science club at the University of Arizona campus mall to celebrate a philanthropic event that raises money for low-income female undergraduate STEM students ahead of Valentine's Day in 2025. Despite progress in the STEM field, females still face more challenges in their careers than male counterparts, and those who come from underrepresented backgrounds face increased barriers to success. (Photograph courtesy of the Women in Medicine and Science club)
UA WISE program targets confidence gap among women in STEM
The Women in Science and Engineering program works to provide mentorship and research opportunities for female students in male-dominated fields.
Emma McDonough • February 1, 2026
Tucson Community
Protestors march through downtown Tucson on Jan. 20 as a part of a nationwide walkout.
Tucson protest opposes the inaugural anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term
Addison Bahr • January 29, 2026
Trending Stories
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Yassine Halhoul’s ASUA election headshot from his 2023 campaign for student body president. Halhoul's campaign focused on things like cultural inclusion on campus and accessibility for low-income students.

UA student detained by ICE, speaks out on treatment

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Protestors march through downtown Tucson on Jan. 20 as a part of a nationwide walkout.

Tucson protest opposes the inaugural anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term

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Protestors march down University Boulevard from campus on their way to downtown Tucson on Jan. 30.

UA joins students around the country in walkout strike to protest ICE

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Kailyn Gilbert of the Arizona women's basketball team picks up the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against West Texas A&M University in McKale Center in Tucson on Wednesday, Oct. 25. Gilbert was named MVP for scoring 24 points during the game.

Arizona women’s basketball remains on the road to take on ASU

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Tobe Awaka makes a rare 3-pointer against ASU in McKale Center on Jan. 14.

No. 1 Arizona men’s basketball remains undefeated with win against ASU

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Muslim women praying at the Christchurch vigil at the University of Arizona on Mar. 20.

OPINION: Scarves and spaghetti straps: Iran is changing the narrative of Muslim women

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Protestors flood Congress Street as they march through downtown Tucson as part of a national day of protest.

Tucsonans flood the streets for national protest

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Wilma the Wildcat joins the Women in Medicine and Science club at the University of Arizona campus mall to celebrate a philanthropic event that raises money for low-income female undergraduate STEM students ahead of Valentine's Day in 2025. Despite progress in the STEM field, females still face more challenges in their careers than male counterparts, and those who come from underrepresented backgrounds face increased barriers to success. (Photograph courtesy of the Women in Medicine and Science club)

UA WISE program targets confidence gap among women in STEM

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Nine signs pointing in different directions of shops, restaurants, cafes and museums on the corner of N Court Ave and W Washington St on Dec. 6.

Old Town Artisans: A historic Tucson location housing local businesses

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The Campus Pantry, located under the student union on Level 1 at the University of Arizona campus, on Jan. 15.

Campus Pantry supports UA amidst cuts to SNAP benefits

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Want an inside look at the University of Arizona's student government? Read the Daily Wildcat's Associated Students of the University of Arizona notebooks, which recap the ASUA Senate's weekly meetings.
ASUA Senate plans for upcoming club events and elections cycle
Malia Hirasa • January 29, 2026
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Police Beat 17: A tale of three Jeeps raises UAPD eyebrows
Police Beat 17: A tale of three Jeeps raises UAPD eyebrows
Ian Stash, Assistant News Editor • January 14, 2026
Science
Mruthyunjay Kubendran Sumathi, a fifth-year UA Ph.D. candidate, presents research on life-signifying chemical reactions on Mars in the Sonett Space Sciences building on Dec. 8.
UA PhD students present astrobiology research
Astrobiology ambassadors show off research and discuss topics
Ian Stash • December 26, 2025
Protestors march down University Boulevard from campus on their way to downtown Tucson on Jan. 30.
Nationwide walkout calls for a stop to all school, work and shopping and calls for the total abolition of ICE

Malia Hirasa and Ian Stash

January 31, 2026

A plaque on the wall of the Student Union Memorial Center on level 4 depicts the former names of Cultural Resource Centers at the University of Arizona on Jan. 16.
The Campus Pantry, located under the student union on Level 1 at the University of Arizona campus, on Jan. 15.
Campus Pantry continues to support UA students, faculty and staff by providing nutritious foods

Malia Hirasa

January 30, 2026

Protestors march through downtown Tucson on Jan. 20 as a part of a nationwide walkout.
Want an inside look at the University of Arizona's student government? Read the Daily Wildcat's Associated Students of the University of Arizona notebooks, which recap the ASUA Senate's weekly meetings.
ASUA Senate highlights plans for upcoming elections cycle and club events and welcomes new senators

Malia Hirasa

January 29, 2026

Yassine Halhoul’s ASUA election headshot from his 2023 campaign for student body president. Halhoul's campaign focused on things like cultural inclusion on campus and accessibility for low-income students.

Ian Stash, Assistant News Editor

January 19, 2026

Police Beat 17: A tale of three Jeeps raises UAPD eyebrows
Mruthyunjay Kubendran Sumathi, a fifth-year UA Ph.D. candidate, presents research on life-signifying chemical reactions on Mars in the Sonett Space Sciences building on Dec. 8.
Astrobiology ambassadors show off research and discuss topics

Ian Stash

December 26, 2025

The Data Diversity Lab uses machine learning and mass data sets to answer some of the environment's most pressing questions. The Lab, founded at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., is led by Dr. Cristian Román-Palacios.
From species extinctions to shifting climate patterns, the Data Diversity Lab combines ecology, spatial sciences and collaborative research to tackle some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Emma McDonough, News Editor

December 19, 2025

Students browse the Greek Street Vintage pop-up on Second Street in front of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at the University of Arizona in Tucson. The pop-up was started by Si Bohrer to bring a new wave of vintage fashion to campus.
With clothing prices rising and paychecks stretched thin, local shoppers are turning thrifting into both a budget strategy and a statement on conscious consumption.

Jayla Taft

December 18, 2025

PoBeat 16: Raiding labs for copper and stadiums for liquor
The Global Center at the University of Arizona is a hotspot for all things Study Abroad. The Global Center is located at the Park Student Union, on Park Avenue, situated between Sixth Street and University Boulevard.  
The University of Arizona has received a $20 million donation from the Garcia family in order to create a scholarship specifically for students studying abroad.

Jayla Taft

December 16, 2025

After the University of Arizona announced that its cultural resource centers would be consolidated into a multi-cultural hub, the LGBTQ+ resource center was left without a name for their physical space. Until the community can determine a new name that is not focused around diversity, equity and inclusion, the only recognition they receive is SUMC 404 – the name of their room assignment.
Governor Katie Hobbs nominated Felipe Garcia to be the University of Arizona's next Arizona Board of Regents student representative. ABOR serves as the governing board of Northern Arizona University, UA and Arizona State University. (photo courtesy of Felipe Garcia)
Group project drama results in a black eye
Want an inside look at the University of Arizona's student government? Read the Daily Wildcat's Associated Students of the University of Arizona notebooks, which recap the ASUA Senate's weekly meetings.
ASUA continues to discuss election code and campus safety initiatives.

Malia Hirasa

December 4, 2025

The UA campus map showcases where all the emergency phones are on Oct. 10. The campus map gives students an option to view health and safety resources, too.
View of the Old Main from the University of Arizona Mall Memorial on Sept 9. According to the National Register of Historic Places, Old Main is one of the oldest standing educational structures in the Western United States.
UA experiences decrease in enrollment from 2024.

Malia Hirasa

November 26, 2025

Members of the Counseling and Psychological Services team sit together at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. A new partnership with Sierra on Campus allows CAPS to provide intensive mental health programs to students while being flexible around school schedules.
Sierra on Campus offers evening clinical support for students seeking more structured care while staying enrolled in their classes.

Mohinur Mannonova

November 22, 2025

The Associated Students of the University of Arizona holds a celebration of life in Tucson, Ariz. to honor four recently killed students.
Want an inside look at the University of Arizona's student government? Read the Daily Wildcat's Associated Students of the University of Arizona notebooks, which recap the ASUA Senate's weekly meetings.
Elections and Policy Committee brings new election code to the senate floor.

Malia Hirasa

November 22, 2025

The James E. Roger College of Law at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. offers students practical experience through law clinics.
Undergraduate and juris doctor students pursue hands-on legal work through the UA College of Law’s clinics.

Regina Portugal

November 22, 2025

The University of Arizona announced a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after a $177 million deficit.
University turnaround reveals both risks of weak oversight and potential for restored stability

Charlotte Rotkis

November 16, 2025

Protestors walk the University of Arizona campus to oppose the administration's option to sign the Trump Administration's Compact for Academic Excellence.
Observations from JWST’s Mid-Infrared Instrument suggest that a gas giant could be orbiting Alpha Centauri A at roughly four light-years away. (Courtesy of UA Steward Observatory)
Dancers from the Barbea Williams Performance Company perform to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the existence of the African American Cultural Resource Center at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
The African American Cultural Resource Center marked 35 years at UA during Homecoming with a student-led celebration rooted in the center’s founding protest.

Mohinur Mannonova

November 13, 2025

Want an inside look at the University of Arizona's student government? Read the Daily Wildcat's Associated Students of the University of Arizona notebooks, which recap the ASUA Senate's weekly meetings.
ASUA discusses appropriations and Homecoming events.

Malia Hirasa

November 11, 2025

A member of the community reads a handwritten note in front of the memorial placed for the victims at Second Street and Euclid Avenue on Nov. 2.
PO Beat 14: Don’t be a monkey
University of Arizona researchers use brain imaging to explore how estrogen and aging influence fear learning, shedding light on why females are twice as likely as males to develop PTSD.
University of Arizona researchers use brain imaging to explore how estrogen and aging influence fear learning and PTSD risk after a traumatic event occurs.

Emma McDonough, News Editor

November 3, 2025

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