Weather trucks search for answers about extreme heat in Tucson's 'data deserts' July 2, 2024 A pair of climate-tracking trucks crisscrossed Tucson as part of a statewide project to understand the effects of extreme heat. U of A researchers will translate the data into policy recommendations and other ideas for communities to stay heat resilient. Read more at UArizona News Image
UArizona's first satellite built by students is ready for launch June 29, 2024 Students have been preparing since 2016 for the launch of CatSat, a student-built small satellite also known as a CubeSat, that will collect data about space weather. Read more at UArizona News Image
Flood monitoring from space: A Q&A with flood expert Beth Tellman June 27, 2024 Assistant professor Beth Tellman explains how satellite monitoring helps translate people's flood experiences into maps for policymakers. Read more at UArizona News Image
University of Arizona and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base innovate for human and canine health June 26, 2024 These initial interactions have encouraged Research Development Services staff to continue their efforts to combine local military and academic expertise. Read more Image
Awardees announced for 2024 HSI Faculty Seed Grant Program June 26, 2024 The HSI Faculty Seed Grant Program supports scholarly research and creative endeavors that promote the flourishing of traditionally underrepresented and under-resourced communities on campus and beyond. Read more Image
Phoenix City Council approves $20M for CAMI June 26, 2024 The funding will support the UArizona Health Sciences Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies, a biomedical research hub in downtown Phoenix. Read more at UArizona News Image
Space sciences, water resources, geosciences excel in latest US News global ranking June 26, 2024 In the Best Global Universities rankings, UArizona earned its best scores in space sciences, ranking No. 8 overall, No. 6 in the U.S. and No. 2 among public universities. Read more at UArizona News Image
Bennu holds the solar system's 'original ingredients,' might have been part of a wet world June 26, 2024 OSIRIS-REx sample scientists took a deep dive into the rocks and dust returned from asteroid Bennu. They found that the sample is rich in carbon, nitrogen and organic compounds – essential components for life as we know it. Read more at UArizona News Image
Graduate student researchers find support through nonprofit fellowships June 24, 2024 In addition to their coursework, graduate student researchers must balance multiple responsibilities, including teaching and mentoring undergraduates, after-hours grading, writing a dissertation, and managing daily life. Read more Image
Princeton Review names UArizona a 'Best Value College' June 21, 2024 UArizona is one of 209 institutions featured in The Princeton Review's "Best Value Colleges." The ranking takes into account academics, cost, financial aid and more. Read more at UArizona News Image