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The state of the death penalty
As the justices make their final preparations this week for the start of the 2025-26 term, they’ll also address the latest request for a stay of execution. Victor Tony […]
Local League of Women Voters history arrives at Alden Library
The Normalization of Book Banning
This report offers a window into the complex and extensive climate of censorship between July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Arizona judge orders state to issue amended birth certificates for transgender individuals
Transgender individuals born in Arizona are entitled to get an amended birth certificate without first having to undergo a sex change operation.
Border wall slicing through Arizona wildlife corridor begins construction: ‘A show of force for nothing’
The 30ft-high wall between the US and Mexico will cut through one of the last unbroken grasslands in the west, leaving residents alarmed over the potential impact on wildlife and water use
Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month | University of Arizona News
Learn more about the support and resources available to survivors, connect to hotlines, protective services, events and campus resources, and download a Zoom or Teams background on the university's DVAM 2025 webpage.
Georgia supreme court sides with Gullah Geechee residents fighting to protect land
Decision reversed lower court ruling that weakened zoning restrictions put in place decades ago to preserve lands
Faculty chair slams 'dirty compromises' White House asks of University of Arizona
White House asks the U of A and eight other universities to pledge support for President Trump's political priorities in return for priority access to federal funds.
Freedom of speech is a bedrock Constitutional principle
Recent events, including an executive order on flag burning and comments and actions from elected and appointed officials with respect to comic material on broadcast television, have raised the specter of First Amendment violations.
Tucson to offer city-sanctioned camp for homeless women, nonbinary people
The STAR Village pilot program is slated to open in late fall as Tucson sees a rise in homelessness.
American Bar Association rejects use of racial profiling in immigration enforcement
The American Bar Association remains committed to its long-time policies and positions that reject the use of racial profiling in law enforcement and immigration enforcement activities.
Trump's Harmful and Illegal Plan to Gut H-1B Visas by Imposing $100,000 Fees
The plan violates the relevant visa law. If allowed to stand, it would significantly harm productivity and innovation.
Title IX’s effectiveness in addressing campus sexual assault is at risk − a law professor explains why
Recent changes to the federal law that bans sexual discrimination in education could make life tougher for students who experience sexual assault or harassment.
Weekend Law: Judges Threatened & Tribal Sacred Sites - Bloomberg
Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.
Bloomberg Law: Tribal Suits Over Sacred Sites & EPA - Bloomberg
Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.
'Conference on Academic Freedom' draws national speakers to talk freedom of speech
Debates over speech, censorship and free inquiry dominated headlines this week, the University of Arizona staged a counterpoint: a weekend gathering aimed at expanding, not restricting, conversation
Yavapai County Cooperative Extension: Serving the land grant mission through community engagement
Last week, Dr. Suresh Garimella, the 23rd president of the University of Arizona made his way north to visit the University of Arizona’s interests in Yavapai County. He toured University
Legendary Actor/Author/Activist George Takei Named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025 | ALA
Pioneering actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. Takei will be joined in leading the annual event by youth honorary chair Iris Mogul.
Trump administration terminates University of Alaska grants for Alaska Native, Indigenous students
University of Alaska Fairbanks Chancellor Mike Sfraga said the funding cuts “will have a substantial and negative impact on a large number of Alaskans, including our Alaska Native students.”
Growing Libraries and ReThinking Libraries announce a partnership to help libraries better serve their communities
Press Release: Growing Libraries and ReThinking Libraries announce a partnership to help libraries better serve their communities. Growing Libraries and ReThinking Libraries have announced a partnership that will supercharge strategic planning for libraries, enabling them to reach more community members and connect them with library services.
University of Arizona invests $257M in tribal community partnerships
The University of Arizona is making history with a record $257 million investment in partnerships with Native American communities.
President Garimella highlights U of A's land-grant mission during Yavapai County visit | University of Arizona News
University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella and senior members of his leadership team visited Yavapai County to reinforce the institution's land-grant mission of service in every corner of the state.
Tucson to offer city-sanctioned camp for homeless women, nonbinary people
The STAR Village pilot program is slated to open in late fall as Tucson sees a rise in homelessness.
Facing Defunding, Indigenous Cultural Workers Say They Cannot Be Suppressed
The proposed elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities threatens Indigenous libraries and arts programs.
Law Firm DEI in 2025: Strategies for Building Inclusive and Resilient Legal Practices
When law firms avoid or sideline DEI programs, they implicitly say that they are okay with missing out on the diversity of experience and thought that fuels better decisions, stronger...
Demographics of US Museum-Goers: A 2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers Data Story
This visual Data Story is based on findings from the 2025 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers, a national survey of American museum visitors from AAM and Wilkening Consulting. Every year, the survey part…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month | University of Arizona News
There are university resources and support available for anyone who needs help, including support websites for employees and students.
You can’t fire your way to free speech
Punishing speech after Kirk’s assassination doesn’t protect free expression — it erodes it.
Know Your Rights
Research and advocacy for the future of libraries.