Image When dreams become reality: Wildcats head to Indianapolis for the Final Four April 1, 2026 The U of A men's basketball team will continue its quest for a national championship when it squares off against the University of Michigan Saturday night at 5:54 p.m. MST on TBS and streaming on HBO Max. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Mysterious red dot first spotted by U of A astronomers reveals itself as a baby planet orbiting a young star March 31, 2026 The discovery offers astronomers a rare window into conditions resembling those of our own solar system's earliest days. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New U of A study will investigate growth hormones and cognitive aging in dogs March 31, 2026 U of A-led research finds that large dogs live shorter lives than smaller breeds, yet their brains appear to age just as slowly, revealing a surprising disconnect between lifespan and cognitive decline. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A launches rapamycin clinical trial with philanthropic support of alumnus Ken Coit March 30, 2026 Researchers at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy will begin a double-blind, randomized Phase 3 clinical trial this year to evaluate whether a drug used to prevent organ transplant rejection can also improve older adults' resilience and immune function. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A helps forge community bonds at seventh-annual Haiku Hike March 27, 2026 More than 1,600 poems were submitted to this year's competition. Open to the public through June 1 in downtown Tucson, the installation explores the theme of "connection." Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Powering the future: U of A accelerates fusion energy commercialization March 27, 2026 Amid global competition to advance fusion technology, the University of Arizona is building momentum around a sustainable path to meet growing energy demand. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Are we talking less? A Q&A with psychologist Matthias Mehl March 26, 2026 Matthias Mehl, a psychology professor at the University of Arizona spoke about why losing a few hundred words per day each year matters more than it seems. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Three U of A faculty elected AAAS fellows March 26, 2026 Faculty members across disciplines have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, bringing the U of A's total number of elected fellows to 30. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A's future doctors find out where they will spend their residencies March 23, 2026 On Match Day, fourth-year medical students at the U of A College of Medicine – Tucson and College of Medicine – Phoenix found out where they will do their residencies in their chosen specialties. Read more at University of Arizona News