July 20, 2026 Plants are heating up faster than the air around them – and climate models are missing it A new study shows that rising temperatures are going to hit plants harder than most current models predict, which could have significant implications for everything from plant and animal biodiversity to future weather patterns.
July 16, 2026 A U of A food safety expert explains the cyclosporiasis outbreak Associate professor Gerardo "Jerry" Lopez spoke about why cyclospora is so hard to trace, how people can protect themselves, and what most people get wrong about it.
June 30, 2026 U of A secures $3.74 million to strengthen Arizona's preparedness for New World screwworm A $3.74 million Grand Challenge Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture will help strengthen Arizona's preparedness for New World screwworm.
June 24, 2026 Seven U of A educators named 2026-2027 Fulbright Scholars Seven University of Arizona faculty members will soon travel the world to conduct vital research and strengthen global relationships as Fulbright Scholars.
June 16, 2026 U of A space science ranks No. 1 among public universities in latest US News global ranking The U of A ranked No. 1 among public U.S. universities in space science and No. 20 among all public U.S. universities overall in the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities ranking.
May 28, 2026 Arizona tribal agriculture generates over $750 million in total economic output, new analysis finds A first-of-its-kind systematic, benchmark study reveals American Indians manage 81% of Arizona's farmland and drive significant "spillover" benefits for non-tribal communities.
May 6, 2026 Cool beans, smart roots: Scientists discover a new cell that helps seedlings survive drought-battered and nutrient-poor soils Researchers have identified a previously unknown cell type hidden on the roots of common beans, a microscopic survival mechanism that could inform the development of more climate-resilient crops and reduce fertilizer dependence.
April 20, 2026 Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt will address University of Arizona graduates at Commencement Schmidt led Google's rise from startup to global powerhouse. He and his wife Wendy Schmidt founded Schmidt Sciences, which is developing the world's first fully privately funded space telescope. The U of A will develop instruments for the 3-meter space telescope that will advance a range of astrophysical investigations.
April 8, 2026 U of A hosting Future Cats Market to showcase local youth artists and entrepreneurs The market, which runs from 5-8 p.m. on April 17, features handmade goods from local elementary, middle and high school entrepreneurs.
March 23, 2026 Arizona vineyards produce a surprising variety of grapes in unexpected places A recent Cooperative Extension harvest analysis gives growers a more detailed picture of their industry than they've ever had.