Update on Leadership Transitions President Robert C. Robbins May 17, 2018 I am looking forward to the summer season at the University. Although we have fewer students on campus, our pace has not slowed. In that spirit, I would like to share an update on leadership transitions. Read more
Image UA Grads Urged to 'Do Something Special' May 12, 2018 Although Commencement keynote speaker Ray Mabus drew heavily from his military background, he told the Class of 2018 that "quiet acts of heroism" are practiced daily by the likes of teachers, nurses and neighbors. With UANews 360 video. Read more at UArizona News
Congratulations Class of 2018! President Robert C. Robbins May 10, 2018 Monday, I joined the graduates of the College of Medicine – Phoenix for my first Commencement ceremony as UA president, and this Friday, nearly 4,500 students will come to Arizona Stadium to receive their degrees in front of almost 43,000 friends and family. Read more
UA & Banner Earn up to $60M Award President Robert C. Robbins May 3, 2018 The strong partnership between the University of Arizona and Banner Health is transforming health care in our state and region and establishing a new paradigm for precision medicine. Read more
Thank you and congratulations to Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy President Robert C. Robbins April 18, 2018 Please join me in congratulating Kimberly Andrews Espy on the news that she has been selected as the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Read more
Congratulations to a member of the Banner-UA team! President Robert C. Robbins April 17, 2018 I want to congratulate Sarah Sellers on her extraordinary achievement in earning second place in the Boston Marathon over the weekend. Read more
Image Michael D. Dake Appointed Senior VP for Health Sciences April 12, 2018 Currently a professor of cardiothoracic surgery at Stanford University, Dake made medical history in 1992 with the implantation of the world's first thoracic stent-graft at Stanford. Read more at UArizona News
Image Ray Mabus to Serve as UA Commencement Speaker April 12, 2018 The former governor of Mississippi also served as secretary of the Navy in the Obama administration, establishing aggressive energy goals for the Navy and Marine Corps. Read more at UArizona News
Appointment of Dr. Michael Dake as Senior Vice President for Health Sciences President Robert C. Robbins April 12, 2018 Dr. Dake will be responsible for providing innovative, inspiring and financially responsible leadership in the strategic integration of undergraduate and graduate education, research, service and clinical activities among the UA Health Sciences colleges, centers and clinical affiliates. Read more
Statement on Arizona Supreme Court Decision on DACA President Robert C. Robbins April 9, 2018 I am disappointed that our DACA students will no longer qualify for the tuition rate that their resident classmates pay. In conjunction with the Arizona Board of Regents, we will comply with the ruling and support our DACA students to continue their education at the UA. Read more
