Image University of Arizona remembers former President Eugene G. Sander March 4, 2026 Eugene G. Sander, the 20th president of the University of Arizona and the former vice provost and dean of the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences, passed away Feb. 22. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Undergraduate research informs local African American historical exhibits March 4, 2026 One U of A history course partnered with the African American Museum of Southern Arizona, allowing undergraduate research to directly shape museum exhibits focused on African American history, culture and community in the region. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A to build instruments for new space telescope March 3, 2026 A team at Steward Observatory was awarded a contract to develop a coronagraph and a wide-field camera for the Lazuli Space Telescope part of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Observatory System. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Study finds Earth may have twice as many vertebrate species as previously thought March 2, 2026 Researchers at the University of Arizona say there may be at least twice as many vertebrate species as previously recognized. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A heat policy experts to present at annual Frontiers of Science symposium Feb. 26, 2026 The National Academy of Sciences event, designed to highlight the work of early-career scientists, will include a panel featuring Ufuoma Ovienmhada and her work on heat health in prisons. Ladd Keith, a heat governance policy expert, will present the panel introduction. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image In Brief: U of A advancing space security; UA 4 Food returns Feb. 25, 2026 Learn how the University of Arizona is protecting billions of dollars in satellites; plus, help fight hunger with UA 4 Food. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Biosphere 2's SAM to become testing ground for next-generation space habitats Feb. 25, 2026 From carbon-scrubbing crops to advanced life-support technology and an indoor Mars yard, the SAM facility is emerging as a proving site for future off-world missions. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Campus Master Plan enters final draft phase Feb. 24, 2026 Hundreds of faculty, staff, students and community members have taken part in sessions to help guide the university's long-term development plan, and there's still time to share feedback. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A space scientists reflect on Galaxy Slam's debut Feb. 24, 2026 Three of the six scientists featured during the Galaxy Slam celebration spoke with Lo Que Pasa about what the initiative meant to them and why it matters for the university community. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Into the labyrinth: Shedding light on the university's utility tunnels Feb. 24, 2026 Out of sight, secured and rarely seen, the utility tunnels beneath campus are essential to daily life at the University of Arizona. Read more at University of Arizona News