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Arianna Adams knew by the time she was 8 years old that she wanted to become a veterinarian. She is one of about 100 students in the College of Veterinary Medicine inaugural class, set to graduate on Aug 24.

The University of Arizona has welcomed its largest and most diverse class in university history, which also includes a record number of students from Arizona. About 9,300 first-year students, representing all 50 U.S. states and 45 countries, started classes this week.

President Robert C. Robbins will confer 106 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at the inaugural College of Veterinary Medicine Commencement on Aug. 24. Nearly half of the three-year program's graduates have already accepted job offers and internships.

The University of Arizona earned recognition for its quality of life, intramural sports programs, health services, student government participation and more.

The CyberApolis platform, designed in the College of Applied Science and Technology, is a secure training ground where students can hone their cybersecurity skills.

Researchers have found that the bees, which cut bits of leaves for their nests, prefer leaves that harbor the common mold Aspergillus, which may help enhance the insects' health and survival.

One of the most rewarding things about a career in veterinary medicine is "seeing how animals affect people's lives," says Jeremy Bessett, who will be among the first students to graduate from the UArizona College of Veterinary Medicine.

Twins Elizabeth and Andrew Ghartey weren't set on attending the same university, but they're glad they landed at UArizona together. The first-year engineering students are both interested in careers in medicine.

Nearly half of career firefighters report short sleep and poor sleep quality. With a $4 million grant, UArizona researchers are working to identify key factors for implementing workplace sleep coaching for firefighters.

University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins issued the following statement regarding the University of Arizona's decision to join the Big 12 Conference beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.