March 31, 2026 Mysterious red dot first spotted by U of A astronomers reveals itself as a baby planet orbiting a young star The discovery offers astronomers a rare window into conditions resembling those of our own solar system's earliest days.
March 20, 2026 U of A, Kaohsiung at center of international semiconductor collaboration Leaders from Arizona and Taiwan, including Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai, are strengthening ties to support semiconductor innovation and workforce growth.
March 3, 2026 U of A to build instruments for new space telescope A team at Steward Observatory was awarded a contract to develop a coronagraph and a wide-field camera for the Lazuli Space Telescope part of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System.
Dec. 10, 2025 The monster hiding in plain sight: JWST reveals cosmic shapeshifter in the early universe University of Arizona astronomers discover a galaxy with a dual personality – appearing ordinary in visible light while harboring an extraordinarily massive black hole.
Oct. 6, 2025 Quantum uncertainty tamed at the University of Arizona Using pulses of ultrafast "squeezed" light, researchers have tracked quantum uncertainty in a process that could lead to faster, more secure communications and advanced quantum technology.
Oct. 6, 2025 New imaging tech promises to help doctors better diagnose and treat skin cancers A $2.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health, will allow a U of A research team to develop imaging technology that will make it easier for clinicians to take high-resolution images from deep inside tissue.
May 30, 2025 Six teams selected as awardees of the inaugural University of Arizona Big Idea Challenge The Office of Research and Partnerships will provide strategic guidance and seed funding to support transformative research that seeks novel solutions to grand challenges.
May 19, 2025 U of A researchers developing world's first petahertz-speed phototransistor in ambient conditions A study involving U of A researchers highlights a technique that could lead to processing speeds over 1,000 times faster than modern computer chips.
April 1, 2025 New 3D technology paves way for next-generation eye tracking U of A researchers are using a new technique that could boost eye-tracking accuracy in a variety of fields ranging from the entertainment industry to medical research.
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.
