UA Law & Business News

Student-Led Outreach Program Heading to Nationals

The UA chapter of Students In Free Enterprise, a club that helps students develop entrepreneurial skills to empower those in need, won the organization's regional competition and now is competing in the nationals by showcasing programs it developed for communities in Tucson and beyond.

Marketing Class Creates Campaign for Honda

UA marketing students created a campaign for Honda as part of a nationwide competition. They recently presented their work to Honda and advertising officials and now are awaiting word on their place in the competition.

New Project Dedicated at Tech Park Solar Zone

A 38.5-acre photovoltaic array is the latest addition to the Solar Zone technology demonstration area at the UA Science and Technology Park. The 6.1-megawatt system was built by AstroSol, which expects the project to displace more than 7,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide and provide power for about 1,000 homes.

UA Alumni-Run L.A. Youth Faces Funding Crunch

UA alumni Amanda Riddle and Mike Fricano run L.A. Youth, a newspaper written by high schoolers that tackles weighty subjects important to teens. A campaign is under way to save the decades-old newspaper, which faces closure following the departure of its main funders.

UA Studies Social Dynamics in Post-Katrina New Orleans

UA researchers who studied Mardi Gras in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina found that collective gift giving played an important role in rebuilding the social and cultural fabric of the community. The study originated in the Eller College of Management.

Documentary is Wake Up Call on Global Water Crisis

"Last Call at the Oasis," a new documentary, recounts the stories of the most water-stressed regions in the U.S. One of the experts interviewed, the UA's Robert Glennon, frames society's problematic view of water: "We think of it as the air," he said, “infinite and inexhaustible.”

Biosciences Growing Quickly in Arizona

Southern Arizona is becoming known for its advancements in the field of biosciences. From 2002-10, the number of bioscience establishments grew 27 percent in the state. Said Leslie Tolbert, vice president for research at the UA: “Our goal is to be a thriving, entrepreneurial, high-tech kind of place.”

Tucson Airport Impact Pegged at $3.2B Annually

A new study shows Tucson International Airport has an annual economic impact of more than $3.2 billion on the region. The study was commissioned by the Tucson Airport Authority and conducted by MBA students from the UA Eller College of Management.

Retail Investors are a Lot Smarter Than You Would Think

The UA's Eric Kelley, an assistant professor of finance, collaborated on a study that found retail investors can predict future stock returns – and more often than not, their projections are true.

United Nations Conference Being Held at UA

The UA James E. Rogers College of Law and United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights are hosting a two-day conference on the rights of indigenous peoples. 

Southwest Arizona Farmers Betting on Olives

Growers in the Southwest are turning their attention to olives – an ancient agricultural product with a promising new future. With Americans in pursuit of healthier living, there's a growing demand for high-quality olive oil, said Glenn Wright, a UA researcher with the Yuma Agriculture Center: "I think there's a big future here, based on what I know so far."

White House Forum Recognizes Arizona Law, SALA

After the housing bubble burst, the UA's James E. Rogers College of Law launched The Mortgage Clinic through a collaboration with Southern Arizona Legal Aid. For their work, the UA law school and nonprofit organization were recognized this week during a White House forum.

UA Students Start T-Shirt Business

Serengetee is a new student-run clothing company that allows clients to customize T-shirt chest pockets with unique fabrics from around the world. With each T-shirt purchase, Serengetee donates half of its profit to a charity or organization in the region the fabric is from.

Financial Fitness Fair to Challenge Local Students

The UA's Credit-Wise Cats coached teams from 14 local schools on financial literacy and ability to manage money. They will compete in an event on April 21 that is part of a community Financial Fitness Fair, which is free and open to the public.

UA Alumna an International Business Competition Finalist

Eager to learn from international intellectual property experts, UA alumna Xenia Kachur is on her way to Boston for the finals of the Licensing Executive Society Foundation Graduate Student Business Plan Competition. She founded her Tucson-based biomedical company, Kulira Technologies, while a student at the UA.

Law School Signs Agreement With University in India

The UA James E. Rogers College of Law, under a new agreement with the O.P. Jindal Global University in India, is launching a new dual law degree program. Under the agreement, students in India will be able to earn two degrees two years earlier than it would normally take to earn them separately.

Macy's CEO: Stores Should Borrow Ideas From Online

UA alumnus Terry Lundgren, the chief executive of Macy's, discussed online shopping at the annual Global Retailing Conference in Tucson. "It's clear to me that the consumer likes shopping online," he said. "I am focused on how do we make them feel as comfortable and ready to buy in our stores as they do online?"

UA Law Student Tapped for Professional Ethics Fellowship

UA JD/MBA student Raphael Avraham was selected to participate in a fellowship designed to teach students about inequities and abuses of the past as they confront ethical challenges of their profession.

Professor, Author to Deliver Annual Legal Lecture

Carol Sanger, a nationally recognized expert on reproductive rights, will present the annual Isaac Marks Memorial Lecture at the UA James E. College of Law on April 5.

Conference to Explore 'Love Affair' Between Retailers, Customers

Industry leaders and innovators will share their formulas for success at the UA's 16th annual Global Retailing Conference April 12-13. Macy's CEO and UA grad Terry Lundgren is scheduled to deliver the opening remarks.

UA Launches South Tucson Economic Development Program

With the support of a $100,000 seed gift from JPMorgan Chase, the UA Eller College of Management has launched a new economic development program aimed at helping South Tucson entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

Ninth Circuit Court to Hear Arguments in Tucson

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will hold oral arguments during a public event to be held at the UA James E. Rogers College of Law on March 26. After the final argument, the judges will answer general questions from audience members.

UA Graduate Programs Reach National Heights

The UA's graduate program in geology remains No. 1 in the nation on the 2013 U.S. News & World Report's annual list of Best Graduate Schools. Several UA programs in a variety of colleges rank in the top 10.

Report: Higher Ed Holds Key to Boost Arizona Economy

The UA and Arizona's other colleges and universities have what it takes to produce the expertise needed to improve the state's economy, reports a new study that encourages increased coordination among schools, businesses and the Legislature.

UA Alumna's Advertising Firm has Fresh Outlook

For Veronique James, a sideline gig helped lay the groundwork for a burgeoning advertising business. Since the UA alumna launched The James Agency in 2005, it has experienced steady growth, earning her a spot on The Arizona Republic's "35 Entrepreneurs 35 and Younger" list of successful business owners in 2011.