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2024 Arizona football season countdown: 36 days to kickoff
A LOOK BACK — NO. 36 GILBERT HARRIS. With it being the 36th day until kickoff between the Lobos and Wildcats, the best player to wear No. 36 for Arizona is running back Gilbert Harris, who played with the Wildcats from 2002 to 2005. He broke out for a career-high 113 rushing yards against UCLA in 2005 when Arizona upset the No. 7 Bruins 52-14. He went on to play briefly for the Kansas City Chiefs. Harris, who was born in Manhattan, N.Y., and is now 40, and former Arizona soccer standout Kaity Harris are married and live in Gilbert with their two children. He is now a financial consultant for an investment services firm and Kaity is an elementary-school principal in the Higley School District.
SaddleBrooke Niners Ladies Golf Support Girls Golf of Tucson
The SaddleBrooke Niners Ladies’ Golf Association made a generous donation to LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Arizona at their luncheon held on Tuesday, June 11. This active group of young ladies, age five to 17, participate in several golf clinics and on-course events throughout the year. Chris Hubbard, representative, accepted this donation on behalf of this organization and shared information about this active group. Ongoing venues encourage team spirit, good sportsmanship and positive attitudes. For more information about this group, visit girlsgolfoftucson.org.
People in Action: Week of July 26, 2024
Edward T. Marley, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, of Tucson, was elected vice president of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) at the organization’s 2024 annual business meeting. Marley previously served terms as the organization’s second vice president, treasurer, secretary and director of Region 6. Due to his...
Immersion Labs Expands Operations at University of Arizona Tech Park
Immersion Labs, a leading tech company at the forefront of spatial computing and artificial intelligence solutions, has announced its expansion with a new office at University of Arizona Tech Park. As a growing operation, this strategic location positions Immersion Labs to accelerate innovation, foster collaboration and drive transformative advancements in...
BIO5 Institute Celebrates 18th Annual KEYS Showcase
The University of Arizona BIO5 Institute hosted the 18th annual KEYS Research Showcase, celebrating the culmination of the KEYS research internship for 59 students from 31 Arizona high schools. The Keep Engaging Youth in Science (KEYS) program, which began in 2007, is a seven-week program in which students are immersed...
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board Chair, Members
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of three distinguished new members to its board of directors. This diverse group of leaders brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will significantly contribute to the Chamber’s mission of fostering business growth and community development. The new...
U of A innovation powerhouses merge to boost Arizona impact
Tech Launch Arizona, the commercialization arm of the University of Arizona, has incorporated resources and programming previously managed by Arizona FORGE and will focus on building opportunities for enterprising student entrepreneurs while further strengthening Arizona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. FORGE was the university unit dedicated to providing students with hands-on entrepreneurship experience and opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Tucson Unified Hopes to See a Rise in the Number of Kids Pursuing Higher Education
The goal of the partnership between the Tucson Unified School District and a nearby group is to raise the percentage of students who attend college. College students are sent by the program to mentor middle and high school students. Roughly 48% of Arizona’s high school graduates pursued higher education in...
Arizona Wildcats women’s basketball star Montaya Dew set for long-awaited debut
Montaya Dew, a highly-ranked player, is eagerly anticipating her debut with Arizona women's basketball after enduring a long delay due to injuries and setbacks. Montaya Dew ranked No. 8 in the 2023 ESPN HoopGurlz rankings. Arizona's women's basketball class finished at No. 3, the highest ranking in program history. Yes,...
FAA and union agree to give air traffic control workers more rest between shifts
The agreement, which will give controllers 10 hours off between shifts and 12 hours off before and after a midnight shift, comes after close calls between planes that were following orders from controllers.
Local Jehovah’s Witnesses to attend their major annual conventions this summer
Local Jehovah's Witness communities will be heading to their major annual conventions this summer. The post Local Jehovah’s Witnesses to attend their major annual conventions this summer appeared first on KYMA.
Arizona Baseball 2025: Caulfield Returns, Russell Likely to Pass on Pros
Arizona Wildcats baseball player Garen Caulfield will return for the 2025 season, along with most of the team's starting position players, as none were selected in the MLB Draft and have not signed free agent deals. Top freshman Mason Russell, also expected to stay with Arizona, has until Aug. 1 to sign with the Cincinnati Reds. The team has finalized its nonconference schedule, including tournaments against top-ranked opponents.
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