The University of Arizona

09/16/2026

President Suresh Garimella's recently published op-ed in The Hechinger Report looks at fiscal responsibility in higher education, and how the University of Arizona is intentionally making choices to help control the costs of a degree.

People are tired of hearing that higher costs are unavoidable and want more information about measurable value

09/15/2026

The solar system today – at a mature 4.5 billion years of age – is mostly empty space sprinkled with a few planets, asteroids and comets. But in the first few million years of the solar system's life, it was a thick, swirling mass that contained 100 times more gas than dust.

To better understand how and when such vast amounts of gas vanished from our solar system disk and others like it, University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory doctoral student Naman Bajaj dug into archival data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. https://bit.ly/4zPf9cA

09/14/2026

Future Wildcats, there’s no better way to picture yourself at Arizona than by visiting campus.

Join us this fall for a Discover Arizona Preview Day or The Arizona Experience! Can't make one of our signature events? Daily campus tours are offered throughout the semester. Head to the link to register. https://bit.ly/46lXtrD

09/13/2026

The University of Arizona was awarded $20 million in funding from the Department of Energy's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation to add underground space, a microgrid, and electronics at its San Xavier Underground Mining Laboratory for research and workforce development. https://bit.ly/4A99f6c

09/12/2026

The Washington Monthly has again recognized the University of Arizona one of the nation's most impactful public research universities.

The U of A ranks No. 41 overall and No. 23 among public universities in the publication's Best Colleges for Research ranking, released Aug. 30. The U of A also ranks No. 1 in Arizona and No. 2 among all colleges and universities in the Big 12 Conference. https://bit.ly/3SPnEDL

09/11/2026

Remembering and honoring those whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

A new world of stories awaits at the Poetry Center.
¡Cuentos del Mundo! celebrates the Biblioteca de México José Vasconcelos in Mexico City as well as literature and stories from around the world through a colorful mural and playhouse created by Tucson-based U of A alumna and Chicana artist Adelynn Olea.
The space features books in English, Spanish and American Sign Language, creating a welcoming place for young readers to see themselves and explore new worlds.
Join us for Bilingual Storytime every second Saturday through December, 10–11 a.m. https://bit.ly/4gKuweV

09/09/2026

Seven months after launch, Pandora has officially begun its mission: to catch never-before-seen glimpses of worlds beyond our solar system and the stars they orbit. A team of engineers at the University of Arizona worked hard to prepare Pandora for its science mission, and the work of a team of U of A scientists is now kicking into high gear. https://bit.ly/4gTYc8q

09/08/2026

Early planning gives families more opportunities to explore scholarships and financial aid options while preparing for college. Learn about the resources available to support your student's educational goals. https://bit.ly/4xIU1TT

09/07/2026

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Wildcat community and workers everywhere. Happy Labor Day!