Jan. 28, 2026 U of A takes leading operations role in NASA mission The newly launched Pandora satellite became the first on-orbit NASA mission to be managed from the U of A's Multi-Mission Operation Center, marking a milestone in the U of A's decades-long history in space research and exploration.
Jan. 26, 2026 ARPA-H award will fund creation of portable lymphatic imaging scanner A University of Arizona team will research and develop a super-resolution lymphatic imaging system.
Jan. 20, 2026 College of Science Lecture Series explores the impact of science on humanity's future The 20th anniversary of the popular public lecture series will explore a variety of developments and disciplines with key roles to play in defining the next era of scientific discovery.
Jan. 16, 2026 U of A announces the Kyl Institute for National Security The forward-deployed research hub draws on institutional strengths to safeguard the country and honors University of Arizona alumnus and former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl.
Jan. 12, 2026 U of A research expenditures exceed $1B, ranked among top 20 public universities The University of Arizona delivered more than $1 billion in total research activity in fiscal year 2024, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions.
Jan. 9, 2026 Pandora, a keen-eyed satellite built to study exoplanets, takes flight After clearing its last hurdle on its way to space, the University of Arizona-led Pandora satellite mission launched into orbit, where it will study at least 20 exoplanets and their host stars over long periods of time.
Dec. 18, 2025 Life on lava: How microbes colonize new habitats Taking advantage of a "natural laboratory" in Iceland, a research team from the University of Arizona studied how microbes colonize fresh lava flows as soon as they cooled.
Dec. 15, 2025 Díaz de la Rubia named National Academy of Inventors fellow The University of Arizona's senior vice president for research and partnerships joins an elite class of American inventors.
Dec. 15, 2025 Big Idea Challenge powers orbital data center development As commercial interest in space-based data centers grows, University of Arizona researchers are combining their expertise to propel sustainable, high-performance computing beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Dec. 8, 2025 New research links health impacts related to 'forever chemicals' to billions in economic losses A University of Arizona study finds that PFAS contamination imposes annual social costs of at least $8 billion.
