The University of Arizona's new space in Chandler is approximately 12,000 square feet of space on the third floor, including seven classrooms outfitted with state-of-the-art video and sound systems, plus four conference or huddle rooms, as well as offices, a generous lounge, kitchen and break areas, and an expansive patio area.
University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins speaks at the ribbon-cutting of the university's expanded space at The Johnathan in Chandler on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
University of Arizona Provost Liesl Folks speaks at the ribbon-cutting of the university's expanded space at The Johnathan in Chandler on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Craig Wilson, vice provost of online, distance and continuing education, speaks at the ribbon-cutting of the university's expanded space at The Johnathan in Chandler on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins prepares to cut the ribbon to celebrate the university's expanded space at The Johnathan in Chandler on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins and City of Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke shake hands to celebrate the university's expanded space at The Johnathan in Chandler on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
People gather to celebrate the university's expanded space at The Johnathan in Chandler on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Wilma Wildcat celebrates the expansion of the University of Arizona's Near You Network into its new space in Chandler.
The University of Arizona celebrated an expansion of its operations in the City of Chandler with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday at The Johnathan, an upscale five-story office building in the city's downtown.
The new space will allow the university to offer graduate- and undergraduate-level classes from six colleges – Agriculture and Life Sciences, Education, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Eller College of Management and the James E. Rogers College of Law – as part of the university's Near You Network, which provides affordable, accessible instruction to students across Arizona and beyond, allowing them to earn degrees without ever having to set foot on the University of Arizona main campus.
"The University of Arizona Near You Network is delighted to strengthen the educational partnership with our friends at the City of Chandler to provide expanded learning opportunities to Chandlerites," said Craig Wilson, vice provost of online, distance and continuing education. "As the City of Chandler continues to grow and attract new businesses and families, the Near You Network will continue to provide a solid education and top-level student support for Chandler-based Wildcats."
Photos by Tim Peluso.