March 3, 2026 U of A to build instruments for new space telescope A team at Steward Observatory was awarded a contract to develop a coronagraph and a wide-field camera for the Lazuli Space Telescope part of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System.
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. 5, 2026 Federal earmark provides $3M for U of A mineral processing facility A bipartisan spending package included funding to support the state's critical minerals supply chain.
Feb. 2, 2026 More than microchips: Arizona's blueprint for building a high-tech workforce The University of Arizona formalized an agreement with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan to redefine workforce development in a high-tech, globally interconnected economy.
Jan. 27, 2026 Arizona Online earns top marks in latest Best Online Programs ranking from US News & World Report Arizona Online continues to add to its reputation as one of the nation's top online education providers, with several strong rankings in the 2026 Best Online Bachelor's Programs rankings.
Jan. 26, 2026 ARPA-H award will fund creation of portable lymphatic imaging scanner A University of Arizona team will research and develop a super-resolution lymphatic imaging system.
Dec. 22, 2025 AI-powered wearable boosts preventative care for elderly University of Arizona engineers design a mesh sleeve that monitors leg movements with AI for subtle signs of frailty.
Dec. 15, 2025 Big Idea Challenge powers orbital data center development As commercial interest in space-based data centers grows, University of Arizona researchers are combining their expertise to propel sustainable, high-performance computing beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Dec. 11, 2025 U of A researchers accelerate quantum computing at $125M center College of Engineering researchers will play a key role in developing quantum technology to advance solutions in machine learning, drug development, data storage, agriculture and cybersecurity.
Nov. 12, 2025 U of A scientists recognized with prestigious NIH 'New Innovator' awards U of A researchers Shang Song and M. Maya Kaelberer each received the National Institutes of Health's prestigious New Innovator Award.