Image University of Arizona ranks 22 on list of top 100 U.S. universities granted utility patents Sept. 19, 2023 The University of Arizona ranked No. 22 among the top U.S. universities granted utility patents in 2022, according to a list published by the National Academy of Inventors. Read more at UArizona News
Image UArizona scientists investigate new frontiers of sound with $30M center Sept. 7, 2023 The New Frontiers of Sound Science and Technology Center will focus on topological acoustics, an emerging field in which researchers exploit the properties of sound in ways that could vastly improve computing, telecommunications and sensing. Read more at UArizona News
Image College of Law receives $1M gift to establish endowed professorship in natural resources law Sept. 7, 2023 The professorship, endowed by Desmond and Jean Ruley Kearns, will provide financial support and recognition to a faculty member who demonstrates expertise in, passion for and commitment to advancing natural resources law. Read more at UArizona News
Image With new fellowship, UArizona researchers will study how to create inclusive STEM learning environments Sept. 5, 2023 The new fellowship program will support research on how to reach more students from diverse communities with science, technology, engineering and math education. Read more at UArizona News
Presidential Advisory Commission Recommends Steps for UArizona's Continuing Leadership in Desert Agriculture Robert C. Robbins Aug. 30, 2023 In December 2022, I commissioned a report on the future of agriculture and food production in Arizona as we address the threats posed by a drying climate. Today, the Presidential Advisory Commission on the Future of Agriculture and Food Production in a Drying Climate issued that report. The report provides a path forward for the University of Arizona and our state, which the authors have described as a “critical contributor to national food security.” Read More
Image UArizona experts suggest solutions to encourage food, water and economic security in a changing climate Aug. 30, 2023 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins created a commission to identify solutions to the challenges facing Arizona agriculture in a rapidly changing climate. The recommendations are outlined in a new report. Read more at UArizona News
Image UArizona project will expand AZ HSI Consortium, support Hispanic students in STEM Aug. 30, 2023 UArizona Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives has launched Project LISTO to introduce Hispanic students to STEM majors and opportunities and provide a framework for other Hispanic-Serving Institutions to do the same. Read more at UArizona News
Tragedy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Robert C. Robbins Aug. 28, 2023 As many of you may already know, earlier today the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suffered the loss of a faculty member in a fatal shooting on the school’s campus. UNC officials have not yet identified the victim or suspect, who is in custody. While details of motive and circumstance are not yet known to the public, this tragic news from one of our peer institutions sadly echoes the loss of Dr. Thomas Meixner here in Tucson nearly a year ago. Read more
Image UArizona leaders highlight campus safety and mental health resources Aug. 25, 2023 As fall semester classes begin, University of Arizona leaders shared resources available to students and employees to stay safe on campus and address their mental health-related challenges. Read more at UArizona News
Image Veterinary medicine grads urged to embrace 'world of opportunities' before them Aug. 24, 2023 The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine awarded 106 degrees to its first graduating class during the college's inaugural graduation ceremony, held Aug. 24 inside The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall at the Tucson Convention Center. Read more at UArizona News
