Dec. 6, 2023 Citizen science project nets a new asteroid, and it's a close one Members of the public helped the University of Arizona's Catalina Sky Survey spot a previously unknown near-Earth asteroid on its orbit around the sun.
Dec. 6, 2023 UArizona again ranks No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics, top 20 among public research universities For the fifth consecutive year, the university is ranked among the nation's top 20 public research universities, according to the National Science Foundation.
Nov. 16, 2023 Tracking an errant space rocket to a mysterious crater on the moon A University of Arizona team tracked down a contested piece of space junk that crashed onto the moon. Their findings shed light on why it left not one but two craters.
Oct. 31, 2023 UArizona earns seventh top 10 global ranking in water resources The University of Arizona is ranked No. 2 in the U.S. and No. 8 in the world in water resources, according to the 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
Oct. 30, 2023 UArizona named a Fulbright HSI Leader for a third year in a row The award recognizes the university's commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution to the federal government's flagship international educational exchange program.
Oct. 17, 2023 UArizona launches Arizona Astrobiology Center to unlock the mysteries of life in the universe The center will bring together students and faculty from across campus to unravel the enigma of life's beginnings and our place in the cosmos.
Oct. 10, 2023 UArizona researchers are part of NASA's next astrophysics mission A research group at the Arizona Cosmology Lab is developing a method to study dark energy for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission, which is scheduled to launch by 2027.
Sept. 29, 2023 The last required piece of the world's largest telescope takes shape at UArizona The Richard F. Caris Mirror Laboratory will start fabrication in the final stage to complete the Giant Magellan Telescope. It marks a milestone in the search for other, potentially Earth-like planets and the exploration of the universe.
Sept. 27, 2023 New UArizona program looks to diversify STEM engagement among local youth Led by Adriana Zuniga-Teran, a researcher in the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, the mentoring program focuses on a school district with 90% Hispanic enrollment.
Sept. 26, 2023 Native FORGE welcomes newest cohort of entrepreneurs from Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe The University of Arizona program, which provides mentorship and resources to Native American entrepreneurs in Arizona, will help five more tribal members grow their businesses.
