April 30, 2026 U of A appoints Bodnar to lead mining, critical minerals institute Robert J. Bodnar will shape the vision, structure and long-term direction of the university's research initiative in mining, critical minerals and subsurface science and innovation.
April 28, 2026 Drone radar reveals buried glaciers on Earth, guiding the search for water on Mars U of A researchers launched drones equipped with ground-penetrating radar over debris-covered glaciers in Alaska and Wyoming that resemble buried ice deposits found on Mars.
April 27, 2026 Healthcare powered by AI, guided by human and community insight Big Idea Challenge researchers are combining advanced technology with community trust to bring life-saving clinical intuition to areas with gaps in care.
April 23, 2026 A dozen Flinn Scholars will attend the U of A this fall, ranking No. 1 in Arizona The financial award includes the full cost of tuition, mandatory fees, housing, meals and more – a value of more than $135,000.
April 22, 2026 IRLabs donates high-tech microscope to U of A Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing A million-dollar tool advances the university's research capacity and supports students pursuing careers in semiconductor manufacturing.
April 22, 2026 School of Theatre, Film & Television named to Variety's 2026 Education Impact Report The school was recognized for its integrated approach to storytelling across theater, film and television, as well as its emphasis on professional preparation through hands-on production and industry engagement.
April 21, 2026 U of A helping former students finish their degree through Arizona Comeback Initiative In addition to eliminating application fees, the university will provide individualized success coaching, academic, and financial support to students who qualify for the program.
April 16, 2026 Tommy Lloyd contract extension, national security and new academic programs headline ABOR meeting Lloyd's new contract will continue his leadership of the program through the 2031 season, and the U of A will soon open The Center for One Health Innovation and Practice, and the Department of Intelligence Operations.
April 8, 2026 U of A hosting Future Cats Market to showcase local youth artists and entrepreneurs The market, which runs from 5-8 p.m. on April 17, features handmade goods from local elementary, middle and high school entrepreneurs.
April 6, 2026 Turning up the volume on global health, U of A students take aim at $1M Hult Prize Meet the pair of Franke Honors College students developing a low-cost hearing aid to provide under-served communities around the world with access to life-changing health care.
