March 17, 2026 Asteroid Bennu's rugged surface baffled NASA. We finally know why In one of the biggest surprises of the OSIRIS-REx mission, its target asteroid, Bennu, turned out to be a jagged, rugged world covered in large boulders.
March 16, 2026 Holistic, human-centered approach to AI puts U of A in class of its own By prioritizing ethics, personal responsibility and societal impact over just technical speed, the U of A is building an ecosystem where integrity and human creativity remain the primary drivers of progress.
March 12, 2026 U of A named a top producer of Gilman Scholars The university ranked No. 4 among institutions with more than 15,000 students. Since the Gilman Scholarship was founded in 2001, more than 600 Wildcats have earned $2.2 million to study abroad.
March 10, 2026 How one Wildcat turned years of chronic pain into groundbreaking women's health research What began as unexplained symptoms inspired Michelle Valenti to understand why endometriosis manifests differently from one woman to the next.
Feb. 19, 2026 New housing project to support student success at the U of A The University of Arizona celebrated a new student success milestone when the Arizona Board of Regents approved plans for a future residence hall.
Feb. 18, 2026 U of A opens newly expanded semiconductor lab Funding from the Arizona Commerce Authority supports the Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing's efforts to boost workforce development and research partnerships.
Feb. 18, 2026 How a U of A tool is helping the world track flu activity in real time Global Flu View brings together self-reported symptoms from millions of people worldwide, offering an early warning system that complements traditional methods.
Feb. 17, 2026 Aim high, 'Bear Down': U of A Air Force ROTC named best in the nation The University of Arizona Air Force ROTC program earned the title of best large detachment of the nation's 145 Air Force ROTC units.
Feb. 10, 2026 How reaching for the hoop prepared Marcia Rieke to reach for the stars Recognizing her accomplishments both in unraveling mysteries of the deep cosmos and excelling on the court as an undergraduate student, Regents Professor Marcia Rieke was named the U of A's Faculty of the Year award honoree by the Big 12 Conference.
Feb. 4, 2026 President Garimella named to US Department of Energy advisory committee The U.S. Department of Energy announced the appointment of University of Arizona President and Distinguished Professor Suresh Garimella to the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee.
