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
Image More than microchips: Arizona's blueprint for building a high-tech workforce Feb. 2, 2026 The University of Arizona formalized an agreement with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan to redefine workforce development in a high-tech, globally interconnected economy. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A places among top 20 public universities in new Time magazine ranking Jan. 29, 2026 The U of A ranks No. 18 among U.S. public colleges and universities in the new World's Top Universities ranking, released by Time magazine. Read more at University of Arizona News