Today Breaking speed barriers for stronger defense and industry growth A University of Arizona engineering effort to make hypersonic vehicles faster and more affordable is getting a $3.1 million boost from the U.S. Army.
March 12, 2025 Vocal changes in birds may predict age-related disorders in people, study finds Neuroscientists have found that aging alters the gene expressions that control birds' songs. The finding could lead to better treatments for disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
March 10, 2025 With $2M in grants, U of A engineers push toward a quantum computing future Quantum computing is considered the next generation of information technology. Two U of A researchers have received grants to advance novel areas in quantum information.
March 6, 2025 Raytheon's $2M gift commitment fuels student leadership in engineering The gift will fund a 100,000-square-foot Student Design and Innovation Center, which will include collaborative classrooms, an advising center, makerspaces and more.
Feb. 20, 2025 Distinguished U of A graduates to be honored at Alumni of the Year awards ceremony 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.
Feb. 12, 2025 President Garimella elected to National Academy of Engineering 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."
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.