University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella has released his inaugural annual letter to the university community, reflecting on his first year leading the institution and outlining priorities for the future.

The university opens the 2025-26 academic year on solid financial footing, and with a campuswide focus on student success, research that shapes the future, and engagement with communities.

University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella emphasized a shared commitment to student success, research excellence and community engagement – strategic imperatives developed through a collaborative process with students, faculty, staff and the greater U of A community.

The University of Arizona will take center stage Thursday at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on campus in Tucson.

Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, urged graduates in his Commencement address to reach into the unknown and be the "alchemists" to drive global change.

Sanghi is one of 53 college students selected for the prestigious scholarship, which is awarded every year to students intending to enter government work or public service.

The U of A men's wheelchair basketball team took home its first national championship win in March and will host next year's tournament on campus.

A highly accomplished scientist and scholar in clinical speech-language pathology, Prelock has served as interim president at the University of Vermont since October.

Community members and state dignitaries gathered Tuesday for the formal installation of Suresh V. Garimella as the University of Arizona's 23rd president. Garimella promised to help the university live up to its status as a "keystone institution."

An esteemed materials scientist, Hahn will serve as strategic architect for the university's fusion energy research initiatives, in line with the university's commitment to positioning itself as a global leader in fusion energy.

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.

U of A President Suresh Garimella was recognized by the academy for "contributions to microscale heat and mass transport, academic leadership, and service to the nation."