March 16, 2026 Holistic, human-centered approach to AI puts U of A in class of its own By prioritizing ethics, personal responsibility and societal impact over just technical speed, the U of A is building an ecosystem where integrity and human creativity remain the primary drivers of progress.
March 4, 2026 Undergraduate research informs local African American historical exhibits One U of A history course partnered with the African American Museum of Southern Arizona, allowing undergraduate research to directly shape museum exhibits focused on African American history, culture and community in the region.
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.
Feb. 26, 2026 U of A heat policy experts to present at annual Frontiers of Science symposium The National Academy of Sciences event, designed to highlight the work of early-career scientists, will include a panel featuring Ufuoma Ovienmhada and her work on heat health in prisons. Ladd Keith, a heat governance policy expert, will present the panel introduction.
Feb. 18, 2026 U of A opens newly expanded semiconductor lab Funding from the Arizona Commerce Authority supports the Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing's efforts to boost workforce development and research partnerships.
Feb. 10, 2026 How reaching for the hoop prepared Marcia Rieke to reach for the stars Recognizing her accomplishments both in unraveling mysteries of the deep cosmos and excelling on the court as an undergraduate student, Regents Professor Marcia Rieke was named the U of A's Faculty of the Year award honoree by the Big 12 Conference.
Feb. 5, 2026 Federal earmark provides $3M for U of A mineral processing facility A bipartisan spending package included funding to support the state's critical minerals supply chain.
Feb. 3, 2026 U of A named a top producer of Fulbright US Scholars Seven U of A faculty were selected from a wide range of fields for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2025-26 cycle, ranking tied for fourth among all U.S. colleges and universities.
Feb. 2, 2026 More than microchips: Arizona's blueprint for building a high-tech workforce The University of Arizona formalized an agreement with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan to redefine workforce development in a high-tech, globally interconnected economy.
Jan. 29, 2026 Kissing the sun: U of A researchers unravel mysteries of the solar wind A University of Arizona-led research team has measured the dynamics and ever-changing "shell" of hot gas from where the solar wind originates.
