July 2, 2019 Alumnus Leaves $8.8M to College of Medicine – Tucson The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson has received an $8.8 million gift from the estate of Dr. Ronald K. Baker, a 1975 alumnus of the college.
June 12, 2019 Moon Maps, Lunar Origins and Everything Between Where did the moon come from? The Giant Impact Theory germinated in the mind of a UA graduate student as he mapped the surface of the moon and is still cited today as scientists learn more about our celestial neighbor.
May 1, 2019 UA Launches Online Community for Wildcats The Bear Down Network will serve as an online gathering place for current UA students, alumni, and UA faculty and staff.
March 18, 2019 UA Engineering Alumna Puts Equality and Water First Marla Smith-Nilson shares experiences combating gender inequality and leading an international nonprofit that supports sustainable water and toilet projects for the world’s poorest communities.
March 11, 2019 Karl Eller Remembered as 'True Pillar' of UA Community His support of student programs, athletics and advancing the UA's aspirations changed the face of the university.
July 18, 2018 International Businesswoman Credits UA for Career Success Zlática Kraljevic carried the lessons she learned at the UA to a far-reaching career that has spanned multiple industries, from energy services to global consulting and education.
July 2, 2018 UA Alumni Association Announces Membership Changes A new membership program will recognize all University of Arizona graduates as members of the UA Alumni Association, expanding a global network of UA alumni to more than 290,000 members.
May 7, 2018 Endowed Dean's Chair Announced for CALS The Charles-Sander Dean's Chair will serve as a perpetual fund to attract and retain outstanding deans and was made possible by a gift from alumnus Robert F. Charles Jr. and his wife.
April 23, 2018 UA Alumna Shares Arizona Republic's Pulitzer Prize Hannah Gaber, a former Arizona Republic multimedia journalist and 2016 UA alumna, contributed to the Pulitzer Prize-winning report "The Wall: Unknown stories, Unintended consequences." Three other people with ties to the UA shared in the award.
March 12, 2018 Former UA President Henry Koffler Dies at 95; Served From 1982-1991 As the first alumnus to serve as president, he oversaw the University's ascension to the top ranks of research universities. External research funding more than tripled during his tenure.