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Robbins Introduces UA Science Series

Jan. 22, 2018

The UA president's focus on the convergence of the physical, digital and biological worlds will be addressed by "Humans, Data and Machines," which launched Monday night with a lecture on algorithms and artificial intelligence by UA professor Stephen Kobourov.

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UA President Robert C. Robbins addresses the Centennial Hall audience before the start of Monday night's science lecture.

Letter to Campus Regarding the Strategic Plan

Jan. 12, 2018

Shortly after I became president of the University of Arizona, I began talking about the need for us to work together, in a spirit of inclusivity and transparency, to create a strategic plan that will serve as the roadmap for our future.

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Statement on the Arizona Football program

Jan. 2, 2018

Today is a difficult day for the University of Arizona but also a day on which we reaffirm our commitment to our values—and to ourselves.
 

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UA's Top Stories: Robbins, de Kooning and More

Dec. 18, 2017

The UA generated headlines across the globe in 2017, as evidenced by our UANews list of top 10 stories. From the installation of a new president to the improbable recovery of a priceless art masterpiece, it has been another remarkable year in Wildcat Country. (UANow will resume on Jan. 9.)

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The return of the Willem de Kooning painting "Woman-Ochre" to its place in the abstract expressionist collection at the UA Museum of Art was an unexpected highlight of 2017.

UA Engineer Appointed as Faculty Athletics Representative

Dec. 5, 2017

Systems engineering professor Ricardo Valerdi succeeds Jory Hancock as the University's faculty athletics representative to the Pac-12 Conference and NCAA.

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Ricardo Valerdi has advised many UA student-athletes, including former football player Jason Sweet. Valerdi and Sweet worked together on an app that educates football players about concussion.

Strategic Planning Update

Dec. 4, 2017

Thank you for your tremendous outpouring of interest since I announced our plans to launch the University’s strategic planning initiative at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting last month.

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Robbins Challenges UA to Aim Even Higher

Nov. 29, 2017

At his formal installation on campus, UA President Robert C. Robbins receives congratulations in person and by video from a host of dignitaries and officials, ranging from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to Broadway star Ben Vereen. With UANews video.

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Dr. Robert C. Robbins: "The UA must be a source of innovation in products and services that benefit the world and drive the economy of Arizona."

President Robbins' Installation Speech

Nov. 29, 2017

"We must deliver a high-quality, low-cost, world-class education, and the best service possible to our students. This will ensure that they reach graduation ready to succeed in a rapidly changing and highly competitive global workplace."

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In Harlem, a Digital Renaissance Takes Shape

Nov. 27, 2017

A research team led by the UA's Dan Kilper and Bryan Carter is working with community stakeholders to make the Manhattan neighborhood of Harlem a place where computing is inexpensive, fast and secure for all residents — and not just the tech-savvy and well-to-do.

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A UA-led research team is developing a broadband network in Harlem for free, public use.

A Message on UA Men's Basketball

Oct. 3, 2017

One week ago, our University community learned of the arrest of a member of our men’s basketball coaching staff, a result of a Department of Justice probe into criminal wrongdoing in college basketball.  At the time of the revelation, I reiterated our commitment to compliance and to the high ethical standards that we demand of our entire university community.

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