Spring 2017

Gabrielle Jehle looks forward to creating sustainable environments for Tucson after her graduation in May. Jehle is a master’s candidate in the College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, and the program’s combination of mentorship and hands-on learning has prepared and inspired her to give back to her community.

When Opal Tometi was a UA history major, she had no idea that just a decade later she would help create a social movement that would thrust her into the national and global spotlight.

Asthma, the most prevalent childhood disease, affects more than 278 million people worldwide and predisposes people to a range of serious consequences later in life. Yet current approved therapies address only symptoms and do not halt disease progression.

The future of medicine is here: Groundbreaking work at the University of Arizona Health Sciences soon will reshape the way our health is measured. Instead of blood tests, devices that can be worn or implanted will tell how healthy we are.

The University of Arizona enjoys a reputation for having a beautiful campus along with a great setting and ideal weather. At a time in the spring when much of the country is still covered in snow, students can stroll to class in flip-flops under a grove of citrus trees in fragrant bloom.

Margaret Kimball ’11 was on a high school Outward Bound trip from Connecticut to the Utah desert when she fell in love with its flora and fauna. When she started researching grad schools and found the UA’s MFA in visual communications, she happily headed to Tucson.