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Tipoffs for Tucson, Arizona (City) Newsletter for Wednesday March 11, 2026 ( 4 items )  

Evergreen fund fueled by philanthropic gifts invests in startups commercializing U of A innovations
TUCSON, Arizona, March 10 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Evergreen fund fueled by philanthropic gifts invests in startups commercializing U of A innovations * In 2023, Tech Launch Arizona launched a campaign to create a seed fund dedicated to helping startups commercializing University of Arizona innovations span the "valley of death," the period soon after a venture launches and faces its highest risk of failure. As of 2026, the Wildcat Philanthropic  more

How one Wildcat turned years of chronic pain into groundbreaking women's health research
TUCSON, Arizona, March 10 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * How one Wildcat turned years of chronic pain into groundbreaking women's health research * As a young girl, Michelle Valenti always wanted to be a doctor. She was interested in science from an early age, but it was watching family members struggle with health issues that inspired a deep-seeded desire to become a physician. "I lost my grandpa when I was really young, and I spent a lot of time in   more

Jaden Bradley named Big 12 Player of the Year to lead numerous Wildcat honorees
TUCSON, Arizona, March 10 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Jaden Bradley named Big 12 Player of the Year to lead numerous Wildcat honorees * The Big 12 Conference announced the end-of-year awards for the 2025-26 season on Monday, as voted on by the coaches in the conference. University of Arizona senior point guard Jaden Bradley was named the Big 12 Player of the Year after leading the Wildcats to a 29-2 overall record and the Big 12 regular season champi  more

University of Arizona Health Sciences: Navigating Federal Government's Dietary Guidelines Can Be Tricky
TUCSON, Arizona, March 11 -- The University of Arizona Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Navigating federal government's new dietary guidelines can be tricky Health and wellness experts say it's important to consider individual needs when it comes to updated nutritional advice. * Vivian Kominos, MD, started cooking at the tender age of 2, standing on a step stool at her grandmother's side. Kominos's father was a chef, and food was a big deal in their Greek household.  more