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.

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U of A astronomer Erika Hamden named to Arizona Space Commission

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.

NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX Mission to Apophis: Key for Earth’s Defense

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.

U of A professors develop astronomy materials to aid visually impaired students

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.