News

Roger Palmenberg: From Data to Double Dutch

Roger Palmenberg, a sophomore at UArizona, discusses how everyone can care for the Earth and the environment, regardless of their field of study.

Nov. 30, 2023

UArizona hosts USDA Equity Commission meetings as federal agency aims to improve access to its programs and practices

Events surrounding the three-day session included USDA leadership meeting with university researchers and students to strengthen the relationship between the two institutions.

Nov. 6, 2023
Members of the USDA Equity Commission meet on the UArizona campus

FORGE Launches Crucible Program Aimed at Equipping Local Startups with Tools for Success

Crucible at FORGE has selected its inaugural cohort of startup companies to receive specialized training and mentorship, culminating in a demonstration event for potential investors and fellow entrepreneurs. 

Oct. 25, 2023

UArizona’s Office of Research, Innovation & Impact launches “Young Women of Impact” campaign as part of its annual celebration of women

Nominated by their principals, students from public high  schools across Pima County have been named "Young Women of Impact" by  the University of Arizona during its second annual Women of Impact  celebration.

Oct. 19, 2023

Totsoni Willeto: A Student Researcher's Expedition into Colonial Documents

Totsoni Willeto preserves Colonial Era Spanish documents through his work with the Arizona State Museum's Office of Ethnohistorical Research, gaining valuable real-world skills in the process.

Oct. 12, 2023
Totsoni Willeto

Shannon Taylor: Bringing Traditional Ecological Knowledge to conservation and cartography

Shannon Taylor is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) and a minor in Environmental Science from the University of Arizona. She resides on the ancestral land of her mother’s people. Through her coursework, she brings traditional ecological knowledge of the land to her studies.

 

Sept. 25, 2023

Bryce Dempsey: Finding Medicine in Nature

After completing a B.A. in justice and law from American University, Bryce Dempsey is pursuing a B.S. in pharmaceutical science. He uses his background in law to bridge knowledges in Medicine and practice climate advocacy.

 

July 7, 2023

Work has begun on the plan that will get the University to carbon-neutral by 2040

Efforts are underway to wean the University of Arizona off fossil fuels and go carbon-neutral by 2040 – perhaps even sooner. As a first step toward that goal, the Office of Sustainability is leading the development of the University's first Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.

April 18, 2023

Applied Research Building Grand Opening Celebration included tours, music, remarks

"You can't translate research into applied science without an investment in fundamental discovery," said UArizona President Robert C. Robbins. 

April 6, 2023
The University of Arizona Pep band plays outside the new Applied Research Building

Bridging Academia and Industry

The University of Arizona is collaborating with Amgen, a global leader in biotechnology, to strengthen and diversify the nation’s STEM workforce.

March 7, 2023

Subscribe to the UArizona Impact in Action newsletter to receive featured stories and event info to connect you with UArizona's research, innovation, entrepreneurial ventures, and societal impacts.

Subscribe now