Education

August 25, 2026 · Students returned to the University of Arizona as the new school year began, with the university expecting a smaller incoming class.

August 25, 2026 · Marana Middle School students have a new gym floor funded by bonds approved by Marana Schools voters.

August 24, 2026 · Pima Community College is offering four in-person Super Saturday events to help students apply and register for the fall semester.

August 24, 2026 · Pima Community College's first-day fall enrollment increased by more than 2.20% compared with the first day of fall classes last year.

August 24, 2026 · A community shoe drive is collecting shoes, clothing basics and other essentials for Marana Unified School District students and families.

August 24, 2026 · Marana Unified School District is expanding its scholarship-funded Kinder-Ready Pre-K program at Roadrunner Elementary.

August 22, 2026 · Main Gate Square will host two free community pep rallies in October as part of Bear Down Fridays, presented by Marshall Foundation.

August 19, 2026 · TIME ranked the University of Arizona Center for Innovation No. 15 among university-affiliated accelerators and No. 56 overall.

August 19, 2026 · The University of Arizona is featured in The Princeton Review's The Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition.

August 19, 2026 · A University of Arizona program helping entrepreneurs launch science and technology companies earned national recognition from TIME.