The A.R.F.F. Program: How shelter dogs are helping people living with aphasia.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sharing memories of "The Twilight Zone" with Joseph Dougherty, author of "Rod Serling at 100".
U of A Launches Arizona’s First Three-Year MD Program to Combat Doctor Shortage
Accelerated degree aims to boost the state’s primary care workforce and bring physicians to underserved communities faster.
The art of "Kindred Spirits: Honoring Animals in Death".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Katrina Kerstetter shares how she brought back things she learned in South Korea to help make Southern Arizona a better place.
"Everything You've Got": Sometimes it takes seven billion years to find yourself.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The connection between Alcatraz prison and the Hopi tribe of Arizona; The Tucson Pink Pistols make a comeback; and the former owner of Colette's remembers Tucson's queer nightlife in the '80s.
Arizona governor vetoes bill banning teaching antisemitism, calls it an attack on educators
Educators would have personally been responsible for covering the costs of damages in lawsuits for violating the rules.
"It's the New Zoo Revue, comin' right at you!": A conversation with the hosts of the beloved 1970s kids' show.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings: The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird"; and "Stories that Soar!" asks that we look for beauty beyond the screen.
Tucson Unified asking voters to approve $45 million budget override
The override would raise property taxes in the district to fund teacher raises and expand access to counselors, fine arts, PE, early childhood education, credit recovery and more.
Ending the silence about mental health in Southern Arizona.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson youth explores emotion and expectations in his book "The Weight of Tomorrow"; and how Ability Dogs of Arizona pairs those in need with canine companions.
How to get to Sesame Street? Kids can now head to Netflix as well as PBS
The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day.
Education in Recovery
How TUVA is closing the COVID Learning Gap for students & families
A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds
A new study says millions of children in the U.S. live in a household with a parent who has either a moderate or severe substance use disorder.
University of Arizona unveils preliminary “balanced” budget amid ongoing recovery from $140M deficit
University of Arizona announces draft balanced budget with limited raises, 7.5% admin cuts, and cautious optimism following $140M financial shortfall.
Juan Ciscomani warns he won't support Medicaid cuts, Oak Flat land swap controversy
Plus, UA faculty vote to push back against the Trump admin, Gov. Hobbs signs bill banning encampments on university campuses, and a new member joins the Tucson City Council.
Tucson eyes early childhood education cuts amid budget strain
Families and educators urge Tucson leaders to preserve Pima Early Education Program scholarship funding, a vital preschool scholarship program at risk in the proposed city budget.
The Master - Apprentice program preserves not only mariachi, but women in mariachi.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Sound Fiction returns with James Mustard's "Homestead on Bellatrix Prime"; celebrating the return of the Elegant Trogon to Madera Canyon; and "A Book I Love" from Cyclovia Tucson 2025.
