Image Arizona Athletics and ALKEME Insurance announce naming rights partnership for McKale Memorial Center Friday The $27.7 million agreement is the largest publicly known arena naming rights partnership in the Big 12 and one of the most significant in Arizona Athletics history. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Corals in Biosphere 2's Ocean Habitat may help save reefs around the world Thursday Stocking the Biosphere 2 Ocean with corals, researchers kicked off a multi-year experiment to help develop new solutions that could make coral reefs more resilient to threats from rising sea temperatures across the globe. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Sarah Smallhouse makes $5 million gift to endow deanship for the University of Arizona College of Science Wednesday Created through a $5 million gift from the U of A alumna and longtime supporter, the Sarah Brown Smallhouse Endowed Deanship will provide funding in perpetuity for College of Science strategic initiatives. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image How reaching for the hoop prepared Marcia Rieke to reach for the stars Tuesday Recognizing her accomplishments both in unraveling mysteries of the deep cosmos and excelling on the court as an undergraduate student, Regents Professor Marcia Rieke was named the U of A's Faculty of the Year award honoree by the Big 12 Conference. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Federal earmark provides $3M for U of A mineral processing facility Feb. 5, 2026 A bipartisan spending package included funding to support the state's critical minerals supply chain. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image President Garimella named to US Department of Energy advisory committee Feb. 4, 2026 The U.S. Department of Energy announced the appointment of University of Arizona President and Distinguished Professor Suresh Garimella to the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A named a top producer of Fulbright US Scholars Feb. 3, 2026 Seven U of A faculty were selected from a wide range of fields for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2025-26 cycle, ranking tied for fourth among all U.S. colleges and universities. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters Feb. 2, 2026 A new study provides vital insights into the factors that influence PFAS body burdens in firefighters. Understanding the predictors of PFAS accumulation is a critical step toward protecting their long-term health. Read more at University of Arizona News