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UA study links sleep patterns to brain aging markers
health1 month ago

UA study links sleep patterns to brain aging markers

A University of Arizona study analyzing brain MRIs from more than 23,000 middle-aged and older adults found that sleeping outside the recommended seven-to-nine hours, frequent daytime napping, and sleeplessness are linked to greater white matter lesion volumes, markers of brain aging and higher dementia risk; after accounting for vascular health and lifestyle factors, only three sleep behaviors remained significant, with shorter than seven hours showing increased lesion burden, while longer sleep showed no clear additional impact; researchers say sleep could be a modifiable risk factor for brain aging and dementias like Alzheimer's.

via KVOA|
#brain-aging#dementia-risk#health
Audience boos highlight AI skepticism as Schmidt speaks at UA commencement
technology1 month ago

Audience boos highlight AI skepticism as Schmidt speaks at UA commencement

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was loudly booed by students at the University of Arizona during a commencement speech about artificial intelligence. While Schmidt defended AI as the future and urged grads to help shape it, the visible backlash underscores growing anxiety about AI’s impact on jobs and society among the next generation entering the workforce.

via Android Central|
#ai#booed#eric-schmidt
Arizona Graduates Boo Schmidt’s AI Future Pitch
irl1 month ago

Arizona Graduates Boo Schmidt’s AI Future Pitch

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt urged University of Arizona graduates to help shape AI’s future, cautioning that fear of job loss and environmental impact is rational but the work ahead will require their involvement and values; his pitch was met with sustained boos from the crowd, underscoring the friction between corporate AI optimism and students’ concerns at graduation ceremonies.

via Kotaku|
#ai#education#eric-schmidt
Arizona grads silence Eric Schmidt’s AI cheer with boos at commencement
ai1 month ago

Arizona grads silence Eric Schmidt’s AI cheer with boos at commencement

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the University of Arizona’s commencement address, but his AI-focused remarks were repeatedly drowned out by boos from graduates; some booed Schmidt over sexual assault allegations reportedly leveled against him, while Schmidt acknowledged the anxiety around AI and urged graduates to take a seat on the 'rocketship' without hesitation, reflecting Silicon Valley’s struggle to read the room amid rising anti-AI sentiment.

via The Verge|
#ai#boos#commencement
Scientists Confirm the Moon's Inside-Out Transformation
science2 years ago

Scientists Confirm the Moon's Inside-Out Transformation

Scientists have proposed a new theory explaining the unusual composition of Moon rocks, suggesting that heavy minerals like ilmenite initially sank to the Moon's core before rising back to the surface, effectively turning the Moon inside out. This theory, supported by data and models, challenges previous assumptions about the Moon's formation and could provide a new understanding of our celestial neighbor for future lunar exploration missions.

via Futurism|
#lunar-rocks#moon#moon-formation
"U of A President Robert C. Robbins Resigns"
education2 years ago

"U of A President Robert C. Robbins Resigns"

University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins has announced his resignation, effective at the end of his term in 2026, but he is open to stepping down earlier if a successor is chosen by the Arizona Board of Regents. The decision comes amid criticism over the university's $177 million deficit. The board plans to initiate a national search for the next president and has already approved a 10% cut in Robbins' base salary to aid with the university's financial action plan.

via Arizona Daily Star|
#arizona-board-of-regents#education#financial-deficit
"University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins Resigns"
education2 years ago

"University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins Resigns"

University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins has announced his resignation, effective at the end of his term in 2026, but he is open to stepping down earlier if a successor is chosen by the Arizona Board of Regents. The decision comes amid criticism over the university's financial deficit, with plans for a national search for the next president to be expedited. Despite ongoing challenges, Robbins expressed confidence in the institution's ability to achieve greater stability, while some stakeholders have expressed concerns and called for greater transparency in the presidential search process.

via Arizona Daily Star|
#arizona-board-of-regents#education#financial-deficit
"Tucson Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty Near University of Arizona Campus"
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Tucson Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty Near University of Arizona Campus"

A Tucson police officer was killed in a crash near the University of Arizona campus while responding to a call for service. The cause of the collision is not yet clear, and more information is expected to be released at a press conference on Monday morning. This incident comes shortly after an off-duty police officer in Phoenix was hospitalized after being shot multiple times.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|
#crash#law-enforcement#police-officer
"Daytime Napping Linked to Dementia Risk in Older Adults"
health2 years ago

"Daytime Napping Linked to Dementia Risk in Older Adults"

A new study from the University of Arizona suggests that adults aged 60 and older who spend more than 10 hours a day engaged in sedentary behaviors, such as sitting while watching TV or driving, may be at increased risk for developing dementia. The research emphasizes that the total time spent sedentary each day is what drives the relationship between sedentary behavior and dementia risk. However, regular exercise, including daily activities like brisk walking, cleaning, or gardening, can reduce the risk of developing dementia by about 28%, and for Alzheimer's disease specifically, the risk is reduced by 45%.

via HuffPost UK|
#alzheimers-society#dementia#health
Arizona Governor Hobbs Confronts University of Arizona and Regents Over Financial Oversight
politics2 years ago

Arizona Governor Hobbs Confronts University of Arizona and Regents Over Financial Oversight

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs criticized the Arizona Board of Regents for their oversight of the University of Arizona's financial crisis, demanding an immediate in-person meeting with the board and university president. Hobbs also condemned ABOR Chair Fred DuVal's legal threats against UA Faculty Senate Chair Leila Hudson, calling it a failure of leadership. The governor expressed concerns about the UA's purchase of Ashford University and the lack of accountability, stating that people's livelihoods are at risk and college affordability is under threat.

via Arizona Daily Star|
#arizona-board-of-regents#conflict-of-interest#financial-crisis
"Desireé Reed-Francois: From Missouri to Arizona Athletic Director"
sports2 years ago

"Desireé Reed-Francois: From Missouri to Arizona Athletic Director"

Desireé Reed-Francois has been appointed as the new Director of Athletics at the University of Arizona, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents. She brings extensive experience from her previous roles at the University of Missouri and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is known for her success in fundraising, relationship building, and enhancing student-athlete welfare. Reed-Francois, who will start her tenure on March 3, has a strong financial acumen and a proven track record of transforming athletic departments into high-performing, cost-effective operations.

via University of Arizona Athletics|
#desiree-reed-francois#director-of-athletics#intercollegiate-athletics
Desiree Reed-Francois Leaves Mizzou for Arizona AD Role
sports2 years ago

Desiree Reed-Francois Leaves Mizzou for Arizona AD Role

University of Missouri athletics director Desiree Reed-Francois is leaving to take the same job at the University of Arizona after less than three years at MU, where she was credited with generating momentum, hiring coaches, and securing a record $62 million donation. Her departure comes amid the establishment of an oversight committee to monitor Mizzou Athletics, and she will reportedly receive a $1 million per year salary at Arizona, a pay cut from her previous $1.25 million.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#athletics-director#desiree-reed-francois#oversight-committee