Robbins

Dec. 18, 2017

The UA generated headlines across the globe in 2017, as evidenced by our UANews list of top 10 stories. From the installation of a new president to the improbable recovery of a priceless art masterpiece, it has been another remarkable year in Wildcat Country. (UANow will resume on Jan. 9.)

The return of the Willem de Kooning painting "Woman-Ochre" to its place in the abstract expressionist collection at the UA Museum of Art was an unexpected highlight of 2017.

Dec. 5, 2017

UA Engineer Appointed as Faculty Athletics Representative

Systems engineering professor Ricardo Valerdi succeeds Jory Hancock as the University's faculty athletics representative to the Pac-12 Conference and NCAA.

Ricardo Valerdi has advised many UA student-athletes, including former football player Jason Sweet. Valerdi and Sweet worked together on an app that educates football players about concussion.

Nov. 29, 2017

Robbins Challenges UA to Aim Even Higher

At his formal installation on campus, UA President Robert C. Robbins receives congratulations in person and by video from a host of dignitaries and officials, ranging from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to Broadway star Ben Vereen. With UANews video.

Dr. Robert C. Robbins: "The UA must be a source of innovation in products and services that benefit the world and drive the economy of Arizona."

Nov. 27, 2017

In Harlem, a Digital Renaissance Takes Shape

A research team led by the UA's Dan Kilper and Bryan Carter is working with community stakeholders to make the Manhattan neighborhood of Harlem a place where computing is inexpensive, fast and secure for all residents — and not just the tech-savvy and well-to-do.

A UA-led research team is developing a broadband network in Harlem for free, public use.

Nov. 17, 2017

Robbins Launches Strategic Planning, Outlines Goals for UA

The president says special attention will be paid to student enrollment, retention and graduation rates and also to elevating research activity and productivity.

Oct. 17, 2017

World Rankings Center Rates UA as Top Global University

The University placed in the top 0.3 percent among more than 27,000 higher-education institutions worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings.

Oct. 3, 2017

UA President's Statement on Basketball Investigation

Dr. Robert C. Robbins highlights steps the University has taken in response to the Department of Justice investigation of college basketball.

Sept. 6, 2017

UA Startup SinfoníaRx Acquired by Health Care Tech Company

Spun out of the College of Pharmacy as a startup company in 2013 with help from Tech Launch Arizona, SinfoníaRx pioneered modern medication therapy management services.

Kevin Boesen and Fletcher McCusker at TLA's first awards event in 2014

June 1, 2017

Robbins Era Begins With a Full Day at UA

The University's 22nd president, Dr. Robert C. Robbins, says he's all about meeting people and hearing their stories as he settles into his new job. His first official day on campus last Thursday reflected the emphasis on accessibility and visibility. With UANews video.

UA President Robert C. Robbins: "My hope is that we'll focus on bringing diverse groups together around some common goals."

April 7, 2017

Regents Approve Robbins as New UA President

Dr. Robert C. Robbins, president and CEO of Texas Medical Center for the past four and a half years, is scheduled to become the UA's 22nd president on June 1. "This is a very difficult, complicated job and there are many stakeholders involved," Robbins said Friday. With UANews video.

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