During his Fulbright Specialist visit to Mumbai, professor Arun Dhar—a top expert on crustacean health—led hands-on trainings, mentored fisheries students, and helped propel India’s top aquatic health division to new national recognition.
Running on community pride and individuals' passion for what they do, U of A Yuma forges ahead, developing local talent and offering unique resources to the broader U of A community.
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.
Mining connects humanity and sustains modern life, from medicines to smartphones. Angelina Anani champions responsible, innovative practices that balance progress with preservation.
The University of Arizona is one of the nation’s leading providers of Arabic studies. Sonia Shiri, director of Arabic Special Programs and professor of applied linguistics (MENAS), and her team have secured three new multi-year federal grants for a total of $5.9M.
Environmental science major Teresa Billick is gaining a unique perspective on sustainability through summer internships with a large mining company. Billick says the skills she is learning are highly transferable and offers thoughtful advice.
Professor of film Michael Mulcahy uses an RII production grant and a few others to communicate the value of the land and its continued flourishing.