Tennis enthusiasts raised more than just a racquet over the weekend at a benefit for the study of a new pediatric cancer drug where more than $75,000 was raised.

The UA Steele Children's Research center hosted Raise a Racquet, a two-day tennis benefit at the Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club, to raise money for research of a new cancer drug.

The drug, 17AAG, is in phase one of clinical trials, which helps doctors evaluate how effective the drug is at certain doses, said Rochelle Bagatell, assistant professor of pediatrics at Steele Children's Research Center. [Read article]

The games are just beginning for a former software, video and computer game producer who has recently taken over as director of the Treistman Center for New Media, a division of Fine Arts Technology in the College of Fine Arts.

Michael Thornton Wyman, creative director, designer and lead producer of the "Star Wars: Episode I" computer game, has recently joined the College of Fine Arts, whose aim is to create professionals who are highly successful with projects where art meets technology. [Read article]

Sometimes it takes almost a whole lifetime before it becomes fun - to go to class and learn new things.

Surrounded by thousands of youngsters, the UA hosts Seniors' Achievement and Growth through Education under its wings.

SAGE, as the name suggests, is a place for men and women 50 years and older who wish to learn new things just for the sake of learning.

The 250 to 300 people who participate in SAGE have already made a living in the "real" world, have fought in wars, have saved lives and have raised their children and grandchildren. [Read article]

Despite complaints from some graduates who found last year's graduation speech offensive, officials have decided to follow tradition and have the student body president speak at commencement.

The Commencement Policy Committee announced their decision at a meeting last week to have Associated Students of the University of Arizona President Cade Bernsen speak at commencement in spring.

Members of the Graduate and Professional Student Council had suggested the CPC consider other student speakers for commencement, but the idea was tabled for future consideration, said Lori Goldman, chairwoman of the CPC. [Read article]