On Oct. 1, the Trump Administration sent the UA, along with eight other universities across the country, a request to sign a pledge in exchange for prioritized access to federal funding. This pledge, titled the Compact for Academic Excellence, asked the UA to uphold the Trump Administration’s values, such as committing to traditional gender precedents and a freeze in international student enrollment. Amidst this request, students across the UA campus expressed outrage over the possibility of leadership cooperating with President Trump. ASUA, as the principal governing body of undergraduate and graduate students at the UA, took on the role of advocating against the pledge. Click on the link to watch the full story.
In a series of student interviews, undergraduates consistently highlighted the availability of academic support, emotional well-being programs and resources for first-year students at the UA. While most said that the UA does a good enough job at prioritizing student needs, some suggested that the administration could improve how it supports students financially, along with marketing resources better to students. Click on the link to watch the full story.
Gabby Koeppel is a passionate political science student working for the League of Women Voters in Tucson. She actively works to encourage youth participation in voting initiatives. Click the link to listen to Gabby's profile.
Inglis Florist, a family-owned Tucson floral shop, has served the community for more than 80 years, providing floral arrangements and other gifts for weddings, birthdays and other major events. Founded in 1940, the shop has grown into one of Tucson’s most established florists. Florists carefully select flowers for texture, height and color harmony before arranging them into something special. The process, though often fast-paced, reflects the skill and intuition from years of experience. Click the link to watch this feature story on Inglis Florist.
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