University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella has released his inaugural annual letter to the university community, reflecting on his first year leading the institution and outlining priorities for the future.

"I have been energized by the way we came together to forge a strong vision for the future with our strategic imperatives, Delivering on Our Promise," Garimella wrote. "We have made bold commitments to our students, to advancing knowledge and innovation, and to our land-grant mission of engagement, each area reflecting the university's distinctive excellence, our rootedness in place, and our promise as a global force for good."

In the letter, Garimella emphasizes that student success remains the university's North Star, guiding every decision and investment. He highlights financial stability after eliminating the budget deficit without raising tuition for Arizona undergraduates, record research growth past $1 billion, with a 3.5% increase expected for FY 2025, and engagement across all 15 counties and with 22 Native Nations. He also notes faculty and student excellence, championships in athletics, and a forthcoming announcement of a $20 million gift to elevate study abroad opportunities.

"As the U of A thrives, so too does Arizona," Garimella wrote. "The resilience I have seen over the past 11 months, the excellence that defines the U of A, and the deep support we have from our community will continue to sustain us. We will continue to deepen our roots and expand our horizons. We will continue to explore and innovate. And we will continue to find strength of purpose and common cause in our shared work to deliver on our promise as Arizona's keystone institution."