Making Arizona Articles

Native plants on Sonoran Desert hillside

Nine Flowers to Find in the Sonoran Desert this Spring

March 4, 2026

Planning to get out into the desert to see the flowers this spring? Here are nine flowers to spot!

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Combating Eco-Anxiety with Ecotherapy and Community

March 1, 2026

the phoenix skyline under a blistering sunset

U of A heat policy experts to present at annual Frontiers of Science symposium

Feb. 26, 2026

The National Academy of Sciences event, designed to highlight the work of early-career scientists, will include a panel featuring Ufuoma Ovienmhada and her work on heat health in prisons. Ladd Keith, a heat governance policy expert, will present the panel introduction.

New housing project to support student success at the U of A

Feb. 19, 2026

The University of Arizona celebrated a new student success milestone when the Arizona Board of Regents approved plans for a future residence hall.

Southern Arizona Heat Summit highlights youth voices while helping Tucson prepare for extreme heat

Feb. 18, 2026

The Southern Arizona Heat Planning Summit helps officials prepare for and protect vulnerable citizens during increasing extreme heat events and has led to an international reputation for excellence in heat planning and preparedness.