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
Image Michael Tubbs, once the youngest mayor of a major American city, to address UArizona graduates at Commencement April 27, 2023 Michael Tubbs was 26 years old when he was elected mayor of Stockton, California, in 2016, making him the youngest mayor of a major American city and Stockton's first African American mayor. Tubbs will give the keynote address at the university's Commencement ceremony on May 12. Read more at UArizona News
Image UArizona ranks 29 among top 100 universities granted US utility patents in 2022 April 26, 2023 UArizona inventors were issued 92 patents in 2022 for innovations that included a technique for imaging cancer cells, a wearable 3D augmented reality display and an antioxidant sunscreen. Read more at UArizona News
Image MIS, Earth sciences at UArizona ranked among nation's best by US News & World Report April 25, 2023 U.S. News & World Report once again ranked the University of Arizona's management information systems program No. 1 among public universities in its 2023 Best Graduate Schools list. Read more at UArizona News
Sharing Update - College of Law, April 23 Robert C. Robbins April 24, 2023 Out of an abundance of caution and in the spirit of transparency, we want to share with you an email that the College of Law sent to its students, faculty and staff this past weekend. Read more
Image Robbins to regents: UArizona Health Sciences 'will advance the frontiers of health and wellness in Arizona and beyond' April 21, 2023 UArizona Health Sciences is uniquely poised to help address Arizona's long-term health care needs, President Robert C. Robbins said in a presentation to the Arizona Board of Regents. Read more at UArizona News
UAPD Reporting Structure Robert C. Robbins April 10, 2023 To further provide the University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD) with appropriate specialized support and to best align with our security and safety objectives, I have made the decision to move the reporting line of the Department from Business Affairs to the new Chief Safety Officer. Read more
Help Shape a More Sustainable Future Robert C. Robbins April 4, 2023 We are beginning the collaborative and consultative work to create the University of Arizona’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. Read more