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Earlier this summer, faculty from the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program led several important events and trainings and participated in high-level consultations with United Nations officials at the most recent convening of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). As part of the UNPFII, Arizona Law IPLP faculty hosted two official UN side events.

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IPLP Delegation Advances Indigenous Rights at Highest Levels of UN IPLP Delegation Advances Indigenous Rights at Highest Levels of UN Tuesday Justin Boro Image Faculty from the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy (IPLP) Program led several important events and trainings and participated in high-level consultations with United Nations officials at the most recent conv...

Congratulations to the Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library, recently announced as the winner of an American Association of Law Libraries 2026 Advocacy Award. They were named this year’s Public Access to Government Information Award recipient for their Navajo Nation Department of Water Resources Library Preservation Project Team.

The Advocacy Award recognizes outstanding contributions to advancing access to government information and strengthening the public’s right to know, as well as exemplary advocacy efforts in support of libraries and intellectual freedom. More on the award:

Public Access to Government Information Award The Public Access to Government Information Award is given to recognize persons or organizations that have made significant contributions to protect and promote greater public access to government information.

Just a few snapshots from the Next Era Tucson event.

Thank you to all of the students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends who joined us. Dean Kreag looks forward to meeting with more familiar and new faces this summer!

We are proud to wrap up another successful Summer Law Camp! The Arizona Law Summer Law Camp offers an engaging, hands-on introduction to the legal field for motivated high school students, combining interactive workshops, mock trials and a Superior Court tour. Thank you to all of the students who participated and the faculty and staff who provided mentorship.

Jason Kreag — Harvard Law grad, former Innocence Project attorney, college basketball coach, and longtime Arizona Law professor — is now leading our College. His priorities are clear: promote student success and elevate faculty both as scholars and as teachers.

Get to know more about Dean Kreag and his goals for Arizona Law:

Passions for Justice and Teaching Drive New Arizona Law Dean Jason Kreag Passions for Justice and Teaching Drive New Arizona Law Dean Jason Kreag Today Suzi Morales Leaning into community to achieve student and faculty success Image As he begins his tenure as dean of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Jason Kreag’s priorities are clear: promote s...

The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law celebrated the Class of 2026 during its annual convocation ceremony, held Saturday, May 16, at Centennial Hall. The ceremony honored the hard work, resilience, and commitment of 120 Juris Doctor (JD) graduates, 152 Master of Legal Studies (MLS) graduates, 37 Master of Laws (LLM) graduates, two Scientiae Juridicae Doctor (SJD) graduates, and seven Graduate Certificate graduates as they marked the culmination of their legal education journeys.

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Class of 2026: Arizona Law Graduation Highlights Class of 2026: Arizona Law Graduation Highlights Today Image The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law celebrated the Class of 2026 during its annual convocation ceremony, held Saturday, May 16, at Centennial Hall. The ceremony honored the hard work, resilience, and commitment of 120....

Join us this Thursday, June 4, in Tucson to meet new Dean Jason Kreag at the Next Era Tucson Reception:

Event: The Next Era Tucson Reception
When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5–7 p.m. (MST)
Where: University of Arizona College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85721

Come connect with alumni and friends of Arizona Law and hear Dean Kreag share his vision and priorities for the Next Era of James E. Rogers College of Law.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4v8onh7

Catch up on recent University of Arizona Law faculty activities in the latest For the Record.

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For the Record: Faculty Awards, Presentations and Expert Insights on Environmental Law, AI and More Catch up on recent University of Arizona Law faculty activities

There’s still time to RSVP to meet our new dean, Jason Kreag, next Thursday, June 4, at the Next Era Tucson Reception:

Event: The Next Era Tucson Reception
When: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5–7 p.m. (MST)
Where: University of Arizona College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85721

Come connect with alumni and friends of Arizona Law and hear Dean Kreag share his vision and priorities for the Next Era of James E. Rogers College of Law.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4v8onh7