Jan. 21, 2025 Arizona Online earns several strong placements in latest ranking from US News & World Report Arizona Online ranks No. 12 among online bachelor's degree programs and ranks No. 5 on the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans list.
Jan. 9, 2025 CDC awards $1.25M to U of A engineers retooling mine production and safety The grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will support U of A researchers' work to improve safety and productivity in the mining industry.
Dec. 18, 2024 New leadership, interstellar discoveries, dogs to the rescue: Top 10 U of A stories of 2024 From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024.
Dec. 10, 2024 Two U of A innovators elected to the National Academy of Inventors Shibin Jiang in optical sciences and Abhijit Mahalanobis in electrical and computer engineering were recognized for developing influential inventions in their fields.
Dec. 5, 2024 U of A engineers tackle energy usage in semiconductor technology The National Science Foundation awarded $3.8 million to two projects involving U of A engineers developing solutions for the semiconductor energy dilemma.
Nov. 22, 2024 ADOT launches tri-university Arizona Transportation Institute The Arizona Transportation Institute will unite experts from the state's three public universities to perform vital research in areas such as safety, sustainability and efficiency.
Nov. 18, 2024 Math tutoring program prepares Native American students for STEM careers The Mentorship and Education in Science for Tucson program sends U of A juniors and seniors to local middle and high schools to provide one-on-one math tutoring to students.
Nov. 13, 2024 $2.5M grant fuels workforce development through mining education Funding will support the development of K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and careers in the mining industry.
Nov. 6, 2024 $2.1M aids U of A researchers in building chemical sensors to safeguard troops Researcher Judith Su will use the funding to build a handheld version of her FLOWER device that can detect trace chemicals and enhance safety for military personnel.
Sept. 24, 2024 U of A makes major gains in latest US News ranking In the Best National Universities ranking, the U of A tied for No. 109 overall and tied for No. 52 among public universities – a six-spot increase for both. The university ranks No. 12 among colleges and universities designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions and No. 23 among state flagship universities.