Image Accomplished scientist and executive Díaz de la Rubia selected to lead U of A research enterprise Oct. 29, 2024 Tomás Díaz de la Rubia is the U of A's next senior vice president for research and innovation. He is expected to begin his appointment Nov. 11. Read more at UArizona News
Image As glaciers melt faster, freshwater sources dwindle and sea-level rise accelerates Wednesday 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. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image The fire paradox: Tree-ring data shows wildfire activity has declined, not increased Monday 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. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A professors develop astronomy materials to aid visually impaired students Feb. 14, 2025 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. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX Mission to Apophis: Key for Earth’s Defense Feb. 14, 2025 Asteroid Apophis, once feared to potentially impact Earth, will make a close flyby in 2029. NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX mission, led by University of Arizona, will catch up with Apophis just days after its closest encounter to Earth. Read more
Image U of A astronomer Erika Hamden named to Arizona Space Commission Feb. 14, 2025 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. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A student-faculty engagement recognized in national survey Feb. 13, 2025 The National Survey of Student Engagement recognized the U of A for meaningful faculty connections, strong academic support and a campus that emphasizes success. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A earns prestigious award for global learning initiatives Feb. 11, 2025 The Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization recognizes innovative strategies and partnerships fostering global learning opportunities. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image From service to school: How the U of A supports military-connected students Feb. 10, 2025 The Veterans Education and Transition Services program provides comprehensive support for military-connected students, including help with benefits, academic guidance and peer-to-peer mentoring. Read more at University of Arizona News
