University of Arizona Mourns the Loss of Jetal Agnihotri Robert C. Robbins Aug. 23, 2022 The University of Arizona is profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of our graduate student Jetal Agnihotri. Read more
The business case for pandemic mitigation May 6, 2022 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins discusses the success of the university's "Test, Trace, Treat" COVID-19 mitigation strategy. Read more at COVID-19: The Answers
University of Arizona, Oklahoma State University join forces to combat opioid crisis and chronic pain May 2, 2022 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins and Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum announced the two institutions' academic medical centers have joined forces to combat the opioid crisis and chronic pain through research, treatment and education. Read more at Forbes
Do Arizona universities need more investment to prepare workforce? April 26, 2022 The presidents of the three Arizona public universities said that their institutions flourished during the pandemic, but the post-COVID changes in the economy will require more support from the business community and the Arizona Legislature. The three leaders spoke at an event sponsored by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on Thursday. University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins said that investment in early childhood education is vital for the success of the universities. Read more at AZ Big Media
Research expenditures hit nearly $1B: President Robbins interview April 21, 2022 University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins appears as a guest to discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic on campus and UArizona's place among the nation's top public research universities with $761 million in total research activity in fiscal year 2020. Read more at Buckmaster Show
Upcoming Changes to COVID-19 Protocol on Face Coverings Robert C. Robbins March 14, 2022 We are planning changes in face covering guidance for the University’s locations in Pima County (including main campus) that will become effective next Monday. Read more
2022-23 Tuition and Fee Proposals March 11, 2022 I am pleased to submit the University of Arizona’s tuition and mandatory fees proposal for the 2022-2023 academic year. Read more
Update: COVID-19 Mitigation Protocols Robert C. Robbins Feb. 28, 2022 The CDC issued new masking guidance across the country on Friday. Today the COVID-19 transmission level in Pima County remains high, although levels are waning in the rest of the state, and I am hopeful we will see the same in southern Arizona. Considering the high transmission levels, we are keeping our face covering protocols in place across campus. When we return to campus after Spring Break on March 14, we will determine whether to make changes to our protocols. Read more
Invasion of Ukraine Robert C. Robbins Feb. 25, 2022 The University of Arizona stands in support of those in our community affected by the unprovoked attack and invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine by Russian military forces this week. Read more
Assistant Vice President & Chief of Police Search Complete President Robert Robbins and CFO Lisa Rulney Feb. 3, 2022 We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Paula Balafas as the next University of Arizona Assistant Vice President and Chief of Police following a national search. She will assume the role in early March. Read more
