U of A partners on project combining AI, virtual reality and agriculture

Sept. 13, 2024

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U of A students to compete at 2025 Regents' Cup

The public speaking competition, hosted by the Arizona Board of Regents, encourages civil and respectful discourse among students from Arizona's three state universities.

MIS, nursing, legal writing excel in latest US News rankings for graduate programs

Dozens of U of A programs are recognized as among the best in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Arizona Mining Update

Arizona is playing a key role in national efforts to boost domestic mineral extraction. Recent developments include President Trump’s executive order to speed up U.S. mineral production and bipartisan legislation to include copper as a critical mineral. Arizona lawmakers are also pushing for policies to support mining and reduce foreign reliance.

The University of Arizona is advancing sustainable mining practices, improving mine safety with innovative technologies, and enhancing mining education through new initiatives like the Mining Schools Act of 2025. These efforts underscore Arizona’s leadership in the mining industry.