Today Anonymous $20 million gift helps U of A break Giving Day record The donor offered a four-to-one match of all gifts directed to academic priorities at the university, resulting in an all-time Giving Day record of $25,699,324.
Feb. 20, 2026 The brain cells long called 'support' found to be critical for aversive memory A new study reveals that astrocytes, the supposed "support cells" that are spread all over the brain, are as important as neurons in fear memory.
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 Southern Arizona Heat Summit highlights youth voices while helping Tucson prepare for extreme heat The Southern Arizona Heat Planning Summit helps officials prepare for and protect vulnerable citizens during increasing extreme heat events and has led to an international reputation for excellence in heat planning and preparedness.
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. 16, 2026 Cosmic predators: How supermassive black holes slow star growth in nearby galaxies A new study led by University of Arizona astronomers suggests that black holes may have played a much larger role in shaping the growth of galaxies in the early universe than previously thought.
Feb. 13, 2026 Arizona Athletics and ALKEME Insurance announce naming rights partnership for McKale Memorial Center The $27.7 million agreement is the largest publicly known arena naming rights partnership in the Big 12 and one of the most significant in Arizona Athletics history.
Feb. 12, 2026 Corals in Biosphere 2's Ocean Habitat may help save reefs around the world Stocking the Biosphere 2 Ocean with corals, researchers kicked off a multi-year experiment to help develop new solutions that could make coral reefs more resilient to threats from rising sea temperatures across the globe.
