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University of Arizona mascots, Wilma and Wilbur Wildcat, stand on a grassy lawn in front of Old Main, holding hands and smiling at the camera. Wilma is dressed in a red outfit with a bow on her head, and Wilbur wears a navy blue jersey and an 'A' logo hat. Behind them, fountains and cacti are visible in the landscaped area.
U of A celebrates fourth year as Fulbright HSI Leader

Nov. 5, 2024

Close-up of an ear of corn with a green caterpillar crawling on the damaged end, where some kernels are missing. The corn kernels are yellow and orange, and the background is out of focus, with a natural, earthy tone.
Not the usual suspects: Novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops

Nov. 4, 2024

composite image of the dust disk surrounding Vega, consisting of the Hubble image and the James Webb image
Astronomers see debris disk around young star Vega in unprecedented detail

Nov. 1, 2024

Grand Challenges Research Building
Research reimagined: U of A celebrates new Grand Challenges Research Building

Oct. 30, 2024

A group of six people stands under a tent, each holding a ceremonial shovel in preparation for a groundbreaking event. They are standing in front of a banner with the University of Arizona Health Sciences logo and a rendering of a new facility. Each person is dressed in business attire, and they smile as they pose for the photo. Helmets are lined up on the stage behind them.
U of A Health Sciences breaks ground on the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies

Oct. 30, 2024

Halloween
The science behind nature's blood seekers

Oct. 30, 2024

Old Main building on the UArizona campus
Accomplished scientist and executive Díaz de la Rubia selected to lead U of A research enterprise

Oct. 29, 2024

Jupiter's moon Europa is seen in this photograph. Its grey, icy surface is criss-crossed by brownish ridges and valleys.
U of A scientists have their eyes on Europa, Jupiter's mysterious, icy moon

Oct. 28, 2024

A delegation from CNRS poses for a picture with U of A leadership.
French delegation focuses on collaborative projects during University of Arizona visit

Oct. 28, 2024

a medical professional helping a patient with a diagnostic machine in an exam room
Clinical study confirms tissue stiffening in breast cancer can drive metastasis

Oct. 22, 2024

A group of diverse individuals standing side by side, holding hands in solidarity. Many of them are draped in rainbow flags, symbolizing LGBTQ+ pride. The image focuses on their joined hands, emphasizing unity, while their faces are blurred in the background. The scene is bright, colorful, and filled with a sense of community.
U of A researchers to study how family dynamics impact mental health of Latinx LGBTQ youth

Oct. 21, 2024

Buddy Martin (center) inspects components inside the support cell with Giant Magellan Telescope engineers Tomas Krasuski (left) and Colby Gottschalk (right).
Testing begins at U of A for Giant Magellan Telescope's high-tech mirror support structure

Oct. 16, 2024

microgravity flight in Zero G
Inside a U of A center's mission to advance human spaceflight

Oct. 16, 2024

Dozens of CMWR attendees pose for a picture at the U of A Student Union.
U of A hosts international researchers tackling water and climate challenges with computational innovation

Oct. 15, 2024

Rain Liu at the SBSRI Research Showcase, 2024
Social Norm Messages Significantly Affect People's Intention to Reduce Food Waste

Oct. 14, 2024

University of Arizona campus
Times Higher Ed, Research.com rank U of A among top 25 US public universities

Oct. 11, 2024

Wilbur Wildcat celebrates with members of the Pride of Arizona marching band during Homecoming 2022
Desert Bound: Wildcats to return to U of A for Homecoming

Oct. 8, 2024

This artist’s impression of a planet-forming disk surrounding a young star shows a swirling "pancake" of hot gas and dust from which planets form. Perpendicular to the disk and powered by magnetic fields, conical streams of gas blow out into space.
Winds of change: James Webb Space Telescope reveals elusive details in young star systems

Oct. 4, 2024

Collage of the seven featured master's students.
Meet Seven Exceptional Master’s Students Shaping the Future: Fall 2024 Cohort

Oct. 3, 2024

Attendees admire the Thermal Vacuum Chamber after its unveiling in the Applied Research Building.
Largest Thermal Vacuum Chamber at any University in the World Now Operational at University of Arizona

Oct. 3, 2024

Arizona sophomore forward Teila Saarinen darts past three opponents from Grand Canyon University to grab the puck during the Wildcats first game of the season.
Women's hockey is back at the U of A

Oct. 2, 2024

young woman looking up from her ballot
Young voters: Driven or disillusioned?

Oct. 1, 2024

a graphic that says "well-being," written in sand, with "tucson humanities festival" in the upper-right corner
Tucson Humanities Festival will explore well-being

Oct. 1, 2024

Research team meeting at NewFoS
Student Researchers Amplify Innovation at the New Frontiers of Sound

Sept. 30, 2024

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