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Grijalva, who earned a sociology degree from the U of A in 1987, was a steadfast champion of the university’s land-grant mission and a testament to what it means to be a Wildcat for Life.

After being issued 96 U.S. patents in 2024, the U of A jumped 20 spots on the National Academy of Inventors' list of the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents.

The U of A has the world's top entomology program and is a leading university in nearly 200 different fields of study, according to EduRank's Best Universities in the World rankings.

The honorees were nominated by their colleges and approved by the Alumni Advisory Council, a volunteer board of 19 members who advise on alumni engagement and outreach efforts.

An associate professor of English, Louis was one of 50 artists from across the country recently named a 2025 USA Fellow by the Chicago-based nonprofit organization United States Artists.

Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Hamden, a renowned expert on ultraviolet telescopes, to the commission to help shape Arizona's role in aerospace and space sciences.

The National Survey of Student Engagement recognized the U of A for meaningful faculty connections, strong academic support and a campus that emphasizes success.

University leaders were in the Phoenix area this week for Fuel Wonder Phoenix, a showcase of U of A excellence, and for the Arizona Board of Regents Meeting at Arizona State University.

U of A President Suresh Garimella was recognized by the academy for "contributions to microscale heat and mass transport, academic leadership, and service to the nation."

The Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization recognizes innovative strategies and partnerships fostering global learning opportunities.