U of A acceptance rate rises to 90% as applications plungeFor Star subscribers: Even while the University of Arizona says selectiveness has a role in the school's shrinking enrollment, the acceptance rate for fall 2026 increased compared to the last two years as applications drop, data show.
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For Star subscribers: Even while the University of Arizona says selectiveness has a role in the school's shrinking enrollment, the acceptance rate for fall 2026 increased compared to the last two years as applications drop, data show.
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From an unexpected breakout player, to fantastic freshmen, here are five interesting storylines from the first half of Arizona football training camp.
Jon Wilner’s weekly mailbag: The finances of CFP expansion, the ACC's future, how the Protect College Sports Act impacts realignment and more
The Arizona Wildcats are about three weeks away from the season. What are the biggest surprises in training camp? The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev have an in-depth conversation about all things UA football.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Clancy Pendergast’s coaching career began on Amphi High School’s JV staff. Nearly four decades later, the Arizona alum is joining Deion Sanders at Colorado.
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The Tucson Roadrunners have signed forward Ty Tullio to a one-year AHL contract after he posted 23 points in 50 games with Tucson during the 2025-26 season.
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The Tucson Roadrunners signed defenseman Cal Thomas to a one-year AHL contract after his standout collegiate career as captain with the University of Minnesota.
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ADOT schedules Aug. 14-17 freeway closures and lane restrictions across the Phoenix area, including Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, SR 51 and SR 347.
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ADOT has reached the halfway point in its $600 million project to widen and reconstruct I-10 between Kino Parkway and Alvernon Way in Tucson, with work continuing to 2028.
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