Image U of A innovation drives $459.7M in annual economic impact for Arizona Thursday A new independent economic impact analysis finds that Tech Launch Arizona generated $459.7 million in economic output and supported 3,070 jobs statewide in fiscal year 2025. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image IRLabs donates high-tech microscope to U of A Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing Wednesday A million-dollar tool advances the university's research capacity and supports students pursuing careers in semiconductor manufacturing. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Andes volcanoes – the missing link between algae blooms, whales and climate millions of years ago April 17, 2026 Record volcanic eruptions in the Andes could explain the mysterious death of dozens of whales about 5 to 8 million years ago, according to a study led by University of Arizona researchers. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Endowed professorship established to honor U of A cardiothoracic surgeon Gulshan Sethi April 9, 2026 The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson will establish the Gulshan Sethi, MD Endowed Professorship in Cardiothoracic Surgery through $1 million in gifts and commitments. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs April 7, 2026 Several U of A graduate programs across many fields of study have once again been recognized as among the best in the United States in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Turning up the volume on global health, U of A students take aim at $1M Hult Prize April 6, 2026 Meet the pair of Franke Honors College students developing a low-cost hearing aid to provide under-served communities around the world with access to life-changing health care. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A, Banner Health perform Tucson's first robotic kidney donation surgery April 3, 2026 For the first time in Tucson, and across the Banner Health system, a living donor kidney removal has been performed using robotic surgery. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Mysterious red dot first spotted by U of A astronomers reveals itself as a baby planet orbiting a young star March 31, 2026 The discovery offers astronomers a rare window into conditions resembling those of our own solar system's earliest days. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New U of A study will investigate growth hormones and cognitive aging in dogs March 31, 2026 U of A-led research finds that large dogs live shorter lives than smaller breeds, yet their brains appear to age just as slowly, revealing a surprising disconnect between lifespan and cognitive decline. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A launches rapamycin clinical trial with philanthropic support of alumnus Ken Coit March 30, 2026 Researchers at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy will begin a double-blind, randomized Phase 3 clinical trial this year to evaluate whether a drug used to prevent organ transplant rejection can also improve older adults' resilience and immune function. Read more at University of Arizona News