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Civil & Architectural Engineering & Mechanics News - September 2019

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At Nearly $335M, Giving to UA Foundation Breaks Record

Supporters are bringing the UA’s $1 billion endowment goal closer. This year’s gifts included significant investments in students and faculty.
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UA Rises 81 Spots in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings

The University of Arizona improved its position in the annual rankings, marking the third time since May the university has posted significant gains in national higher education institution standings.
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Building a Bridge to STEM Degrees for Transfer Students

Funding from the National Science Foundation will support scholarships for transfer students from Pima Community College seeking STEM degrees at the UA, and provide training for faculty and mentors.
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UA Engineering Honored for Commitment to Diversity

National engineering education society names college to first group of award recipients for dedication to serving underrepresented students and faculty members.
A man in a yellow construction vest and hard hat operates a drone on a construction site.

Robots and Drones Are Clocking In on Construction Sites

UA engineering students are keeping pace with the latest technology as AI makes its way into the construction industry.