Oct. 16, 2024 Testing begins at U of A for Giant Magellan Telescope's high-tech mirror support structure For the first time, one of the Giant Magellan Telescope's primary mirror segments, produced at the U of A Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, has been integrated into a support structure that will maintain the mirror's shape once mounted on the telescope.
Oct. 11, 2024 Times Higher Ed, Research.com rank U of A among top 25 US public universities Two recently released prestigious international rankings recognize the University of Arizona as a top-25 U.S. public research institution.
Sept. 24, 2024 $1M gift will advance consciousness research at U of A Astrobiology Center The Arizona Astrobiology Center received a $1 million gift from Eugene Jhong, a retired Google software developer, to support research on the origins of life and consciousness.
Aug. 12, 2024 $1.5M grant will build global network to prevent exploitation of Indigenous data Researchers are establishing a framework that protects the way Indigenous data is collected and used around the world, thanks to a $1.5 million NSF grant.
July 31, 2024 New Biosphere 2 tour app gives K-12 students a deeper look at the science under the glass The new app features videos, animations and a modeling activity to help students more readily grasp the scientific concepts they learn in the classroom.
July 11, 2024 Ultrasound technology can be used to boost mindfulness, study finds Researchers used low-intensity ultrasound technology to alter a brain region associated with activities such as daydreaming, recalling memories and envisioning the future.
June 4, 2024 Veterans with service dogs may have fewer PTSD symptoms, higher quality of life In a new UArizona-led study, veterans who were paired with a service dog for just three months were 66% less likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
May 13, 2024 UArizona places among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings UArizona is ranked No. 93 in the 2024 Center for World University Rankings. The university is ranked 48th among U.S. institutions and 26th among public colleges and universities.
May 7, 2024 Student entrepreneurs to sell goods and services through new online marketplace UArizona students are invited to showcase their creativity and grow their businesses on Student-Made Arizona, launching in the fall with support from Arizona FORGE.
May 1, 2024 Geochemist Jay Quade elected to National Academy of Sciences Quade, a professor in the Department of Geosciences, was recognized for his work to provide a deeper understanding of Earth's past environments.
