Transformational Gift for Study Abroad Suresh Garimella Sept. 22, 2025 Dear students, I am very pleased to share some exciting news in the video below. Thanks to a transformational $20 million gift from the Garcia Family Foundation, we are creating new scholarships that will open the door for more Wildcats to study abroad. Read more
Celebrating our First Year Together: U of A 2024-25 By Suresh Garimella, President Sept. 3, 2025 President Suresh Garimella reflects on the University of Arizona’s first year of bold vision, research, leadership, and student success. Read more
Science at the South Pole Suresh Garimella Dec. 26, 2024 I am remembering with gratitude my December 2019 visit to Antarctica and the South Pole as a member of the National Science Board, the advisory body for the National Science Foundation. Read more
Tomás Díaz de la Rubia Selected as SVP for Research and Innovation Suresh Garimella Oct. 29, 2024 I am very pleased to share with you that Dr. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia will join us as the University of Arizona’s new Senior Vice President of Research and Innovation, beginning Nov. 11. Read more
Joining the U of A Community Suresh Garimella Sept. 30, 2024 I couldn’t be more excited to join the University of Arizona community in a few weeks, and I am excited to begin this important work with all of you. Read more
Update on Campus Events Robert C. Robbins May 10, 2024 Last night, the University of Arizona Police Department and partner agencies enforced the University’s campus use policy to remove an unauthorized encampment near Main Gate Square on the Tucson campus. I know that this decision may provoke strong opinions and perhaps questions, including any impact on graduation celebrations planned for today and this weekend. Commencement and other ceremonies will go forward as planned. Read more
Image U of A President Garimella names Iler as general counsel Wednesday University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella announced that he has selected Clifton "Cliff" Iler as the university's new general counsel. Read more at University of Arizona News
Update for the University Community Office of the President Oct. 9, 2025 The university received the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education on Oct. 1, with a request for feedback by Oct. 20. Read more
Transformational Gift for Study Abroad - Message to Employees Suresh Garimella Sept. 22, 2025 Dear colleagues, I am very pleased to share some exciting news in the video below. Thanks to a transformational $20 million gift from the Garcia Family Foundation, we are creating new scholarships that will open the door for more of our students to study abroad. Read more
Image President Garimella highlights U of A's land-grant mission during Yavapai County visit Sept. 17, 2025 University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella and senior members of his leadership team visited Yavapai County to reinforce the institution's land-grant mission of service in every corner of the state. Read more at University of Arizona News
