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"Super quasars" – extremely bright galactic centers powered by supermassive black holes – are the likely culprits behind galaxies shutting down star formation long before they should have in the very young universe.

Cool beans, smart roots: Scientists discover a new cell that helps seedlings survive drought-battered and nutrient-poor soils

Researchers have identified a previously unknown cell type hidden on the roots of common beans, a microscopic survival mechanism that could inform the development of more climate-resilient crops and reduce fertilizer dependence.

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U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement

University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella will confer about 10,000 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees at the university's 162nd Commencement on May 15.

After finding opportunity in Tucson, this med school grad aims to give back

Camila Hurtado created her own roadmap to medicine, inspired by her patients and mentored by faculty at the College of Medicine – Tucson. She is now poised to become an ear, nose and throat surgeon.

U of A Health Sciences colleges climb in national Blue Ridge rankings

Several University of Arizona Health Sciences colleges rose in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings as the university expanded its federal research footprint.

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Supply Chain Transformation: A chat with Andrew Brennan on what it means for employees

The university is updating how expenses, contracts and purchasing are managed to reduce manual work, improve visibility and make processes easier for employees.

Mourad Abdennebi with a group of children standing around a snowman with a carrot nose and red scarf, outdoors in a snowy village setting with mountains, trees, and buildings in the background

From the Sahara to the U of A: This graduate brings language, culture and community together

Whether he's volunteering in Morocco or speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Mourad Abdennebi is guided by his values of community service and belief that language education can connect communities around the world.

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Reflecting on progress and momentum: A Q&A with President Garimella and Provost Prelock

Ahead of Commencement, university leaders discuss progress on the university's strategic imperatives and Academic Success Goals, including efforts to enhance student support, advance research in areas of strength and prepare graduates to address real-world challenges in Arizona and beyond.

The senior who turned one psychology class into a clinical career

Graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology this May, Aidan Rains started as a research assistant, became a preceptor, and will soon take on the role of a peer mental health coach.

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American Academy of Arts & Sciences welcomes two U of A Regents Professors

Barbara Mills and Takeshi Inomata join an incoming class of 252 leaders from academia, research, government and the arts.