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Inspired by their immigrant father's work in cancer research, twin sisters Sally and Nora Shaheen are getting ready to cross the graduation stage together.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.