Welcome Back Wildcats

Dear Students and Colleagues,

Welcome to the 2024 – 2025 academic year. I hope you all had a wonderful summer. 
 

Students 

To our students, new and old, everyone here is ready to assist you along your Wildcat Journey. This community exists to help you achieve your hopes and dreams, and I encourage you to take advantage of everything the university has to offer. Be sure to check out the Wildcat Welcome events this week and all semester long, get your questions answered through SOS (Support Outreach Success), or visit the THINK TANK tutoring center.

Faculty and Staff 

To our faculty and staff, I remain in awe of your dedication to the U of A mission, to our students, and to the advancement of knowledge and the human spirit. From exploring our solar system and the Universe beyond to the inner workings of the human body and imagination, the University of Arizona is a world leader in so many areas of inquiry, learning, and impact because of you. I know that success will continue well into the bright future we have worked for together. 

Thank you 

As most of you know, the U of A will soon welcome a new president, Dr. Suresh Garimella, an accomplished scholar, distinguished professor, and university leader. As my seven years leading this university come to a close, I feel immense gratitude to all of you, and to the many Wildcat friends and supporters here in Arizona and around the world who have advanced our mission and impact. We have accomplished a great deal together, including increased research activity, vital investments in student success, significant improvements in retention, and continuing enrollment growth, with the most diverse and largest class in U of A history entering this fall. I know that this university will remain on an upward trajectory, and I look forward to seeing your and Dr. Garimella’s successes in the years to come.  

Thank you for an extraordinary Wildcat Journey over the past seven years.

Bear Down,

Robert C. Robbins, M.D.

President
The University of Arizona

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