Image Teams behind OSIRIS-REx win prestigious aviation award March 26, 2024 The team behind the University of Arizona-led NASA mission to sample the asteroid Bennu joins the ranks of the Apollo 11 crew and Orville Wright to earn the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Read more at UArizona News
University of Arizona delivers Big Game-level bucks to Tucson's economy March 20, 2024 A study released last year revealed University of Arizona space sciences programs generate nearly as much money for the local economy every year as a Super Bowl. The report also sparked some friendly competition among the university's other units that regularly generate championship numbers for the local economy, including Tech Launch Arizona, the College of Health Sciences, FORGE and the university's international education programs. Read more at Tucson Local Media
Image Regents vote to approve President Robbins' request to reduce salary March 15, 2024 Based upon the request of President Robert C. Robbins, the board voted to reduce his overall compensation package. Read more at UArizona News
University Updates: Ongoing Engagement and Dialogue, and Other News Robert C. Robbins March 14, 2024 As we continue to take necessary steps to enable the University of Arizona’s bright future, I want to thank everyone who shared their ideas and perspectives with me and other leaders. The reasons why our work matters so much are all around us every day, and whether you are reading this from the main campus in Tucson, the Phoenix Biomedical Core, or one of our many other sites around Phoenix, the state, or the world, I am grateful for your contributions. Read more
University Advisory Council and Shared Governance Updates Robert C. Robbins March 11, 2024 I am grateful to everyone – including faculty, staff, and students from across campus – who has shared ideas and responses to the recently announced University Advisory Council (UAC). Below are important UAC and shared governance updates. Read more
Image Arizona Athletics generates millions for local and state economies March 11, 2024 Athletics events generated approximately $265 million in economic output for the state during 2023 fiscal year. Men's basketball led the Pac-12 Conference in attendance in 2023-24 for a 40th consecutive season and ended their final regular season in the Pac-12 as conference champions. Read more at UArizona News
Financial Updates Robert C. Robbins March 4, 2024 To ensure the University continues to excel, we are actively addressing our current financial challenges. We owe it to the generations of students yet to come to fix these issues and to fix them permanently. To be successful, all of us doing our part and working together, as one Wildcat community, is imperative. That begins with me. Read more
University Advisory Council to Launch Robert C. Robbins Feb. 27, 2024 To further increase input, guidance, and consultation from and with a wider group of important campus stakeholders, I am pleased to announce the formation of the University Advisory Council. Read more
Image Arizona lawmakers confident in Robbins' leadership during UArizona financial challenges Feb. 26, 2024 State senators say University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins is the right man to lead the institution. Read more at UArizona News
ABOR Report on UAGC Available Robert C. Robbins Feb. 20, 2024 Governor Katie Hobbs’ Jan. 25 letter to the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) requested a report related to the establishment of the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). Today, ABOR provided the report to the governor’s office, and I am pleased to share access to the report and cover letter with our campus community. Read more
