Image State-of-the-art MRI machine to advance research on brain's inner workings June 12, 2023 Thanks to an equipment grant from the National Institutes of Health, UArizona will be among the first institutions in the country to receive a new MRI system that can produce clearer and more comprehensive images of the brain. Read more at UArizona News
Image EPA awards UArizona $10M for new environmental justice center June 7, 2023 The Western Environmental Science Technical Assistance Center for Environmental Justice will help communities achieve environmental and energy justice by serving as a one-stop shop for assistance, training and support. Read more at UArizona News
Image Creating the Future of Medicine in Arizona: Dr. Robbins' Perspective Robert C. Robbins June 5, 2023 The University of Arizona, our state government, and many philanthropic partners are excited about the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies (CAMI) being developed by the University of Arizona Health Sciences at the Phoenix Bioscience Core. Read more
University Leadership Updates Robert C. Robbins May 31, 2023 With our sustained success in mind and following my May 1 announcement regarding several leadership and organizational changes, today I want to share with you multiple interim leadership appointments that will ensure continuity and best position the University of Arizona to further advance its mission. Read more
Supporting Medical Careers for Local Students and Other News Robert C. Robbins May 30, 2023 I hope the end of the academic year went well for you all. The first two weeks of May are often the busiest time of the year for many faculty and staff, and I am no exception. In addition to the fantastic send-off we gave our nearly 8,000 graduating students on Friday, May 12, here are a few highlights from around the University and in our community: Read More
Image UArizona named a top Peace Corps volunteer-producing school May 25, 2023 UArizona ranks No. 15 among large schools on the Peace Corps' list of colleges and universities that produced the most volunteers between 2003 and 2023. Since the Peace Corps' founding in 1961, more than 1,720 UArizona alumni have served abroad as volunteers. Read more at UArizona News
Image UArizona receives $3M for retention and career prep programs for Hispanic students May 24, 2023 The grant, from the U.S. Department of Education's Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program, will fund activities focused on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, including a student internship program, first-year writing curriculum and faculty fellowships. Read more at UArizona News
Commencement, Recap of May 5 Briefing, and Other News Robert C. Robbins May 8, 2023 This is a busy time of the year for the University of Arizona, and I hope the end of your semester is wrapping up nicely. I know it is particularly hectic for our students and colleagues who work with students as finals began last Friday, May 5, and continue throughout this week. Remember to be kind to yourself and to others as we finish up the spring semester. Read More
Image UArizona announces new mobile crisis team, University Safety website May 5, 2023 The University of Arizona announced the creation of a new mobile crisis team with the goal of deescalating tense situations and providing mental health services, an expanded keyless building entry program and campuswide safety exercises during President Robert C. Robbins virtual University Safety Briefing on Friday. Read more at UArizona News
Leadership, Organizational Changes Robert C. Robbins May 1, 2023 As we near the end of the semester and prepare for a new academic year, I want to share with you several leadership and organizational changes and actions that will take effect in the weeks ahead. Read more