Campus Life

The University of Arizona has sharpened its focus on student success and strengthening the commitment to its land-grant mission, with a fall 2026 entering class that reflects stronger academic preparation and expanded access for Arizona students.

During the NASA Inspiration Tour at the U of A, students shared the space missions and technologies they are building and engaged directly with NASA leaders about the opportunities ahead.

Out of the 14-institution cohort to receive this classification, the U of A is the largest R1 research university.

The U of A is home to the top-ranked public university program in Management Information Systems, according to the 2027 Best Colleges ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

Former Sen. Jon Kyl is a University of Arizona alumnus who represented Arizona in Congress for more than 25 years as a leading voice on legal and national security issues.

The U of A ranks No. 1 in the Southwest and No. 1 in the Big 12 Conference in a new ranking that measures how central each university is in the global research-collaboration network.

The U of A ranked No. 27 overall out of 262 U.S. colleges and universities and No. 1 in Arizona in the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings.

For Moses Foiryolo, KEYS served as a foundational platform to learn more about his research interests and what he wanted to become.

The School of Mining Engineering and Mineral Resources is growing its MiningWerx facility to welcome more underground proving projects.

The Wildcat Welcome Center opened its doors in the Student Union Memorial Center on Wednesday with an open house that included remarks from U of A, local and state leaders before a ribbon cutting and an all-campus reception.