Today Distinguished U of A graduates to be honored at Alumni of the Year awards ceremony The honorees were nominated by their colleges and approved by the Alumni Advisory Council, a volunteer board of 19 members who advise on alumni engagement and outreach efforts.
Feb. 19, 2025 Writer Bojan Louis wins USA Fellowship An associate professor of English, Louis was one of 50 artists from across the country recently named a 2025 USA Fellow by the Chicago-based nonprofit organization United States Artists.
Feb. 19, 2025 As glaciers melt faster, freshwater sources dwindle and sea-level rise accelerates Between 2000 and 2023, glaciers collectively lost 7,211 billion tons of ice, contributing almost three quarters of an inch to global sea-level rise, a new study finds.
Feb. 17, 2025 The fire paradox: Tree-ring data shows wildfire activity has declined, not increased Contrary to what people might think, North American forests are burning less, not more, finds a new study co-authored by U of A fire ecologist Donald Falk. Researchers say the absence of fire can contribute to more severe wildfires in the future.
Feb. 14, 2025 U of A astronomer Erika Hamden named to Arizona Space Commission Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Hamden, a renowned expert on ultraviolet telescopes, to the commission to help shape Arizona's role in aerospace and space sciences.
Feb. 14, 2025 U of A professors develop astronomy materials to aid visually impaired students Steve Kortenkamp and Sunggye Hong created 3D-printed spacecraft models and other tools to help teach astronomy to visually impaired middle and high school students.
Feb. 13, 2025 U of A excellence and impact showcased in Phoenix University leaders were in the Phoenix area this week for Fuel Wonder Phoenix, a showcase of U of A excellence, and for the Arizona Board of Regents Meeting at Arizona State University.
Feb. 13, 2025 U of A student-faculty engagement recognized in national survey The National Survey of Student Engagement recognized the U of A for meaningful faculty connections, strong academic support and a campus that emphasizes success.
Feb. 12, 2025 President Garimella elected to National Academy of Engineering U of A President Suresh Garimella was recognized by the academy for "contributions to microscale heat and mass transport, academic leadership, and service to the nation."
Feb. 12, 2025 U of A expert's discovery to be displayed in Cyprus archaeological museum Archaeologist David Soren helped unearth clues in the 1980s about a devastating earthquake in the ancient city of Kourion. His archive and research will be prominently featured in the Cyprus Archaeological Museum.