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Recent News About Arizona Wildcats
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Four University of Arizona professors named AAAS fellows
Four University of Arizona faculty members have been recognized as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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U of A welcomes Suresh V. Garimella as its 23rd president
University of Arizona President Suresh V. Garimella was formally installed as the institution's 23rd president during a ceremony held at Centennial Hall.
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University of Arizona medical students celebrate Match Day with residency placements
On March 21, 2025, medical students from the University of Arizona's College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix discovered their residency placements during Match Day.
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University of Arizona receives $3.1 million grant for hypersonic vehicle research
The University of Arizona is advancing its efforts to enhance hypersonic vehicle technology, receiving a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Army.
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San Francisco woman's $14M donation funds scholarships at UA College of Medicine
A woman from San Francisco is honoring the wishes of her late husband and his brother by donating $14.2 million to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
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University incubator generates $664M impact; supports tech startups
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) has significantly contributed to the regional economy, generating an economic output of $664.8 million between 2021 and 2023.
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University of Arizona opens memory lab for digitizing old media
The University of Arizona is set to launch the Wildcats Memory Lab, a new facility aimed at digitizing old media formats.
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University of Arizona highlights World Water Day focus on glacier preservation
The University of Arizona is focusing on water research in anticipation of World Water Day on March 22.
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Research reveals cosmic processes influence formation of sub-Neptune exoplanets
A recent study reveals that a combination of cosmic processes influences the formation and characteristics of sub-Neptunes, one of the most common types of planets found outside our solar system.
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Raúl M. Grijalva remembered for decades-long public service
U.S. Representative Raúl M. Grijalva, a long-serving congressman from Southern Arizona and University of Arizona alumnus, passed away on Thursday at the age of 77.
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Arizona Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva dies after decades-long political career
U.S. Representative Raúl M. Grijalva, a University of Arizona alumnus who represented Southern Arizona in Congress for over 20 years, passed away on Thursday at the age of 77 due to complications from cancer treatment, as announced by his office.
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University of Arizona proposes fee changes for upcoming academic years
The University of Arizona has put forward a proposal to adjust fees for the academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
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University of Arizona mourns passing of alumnus Congressman Raúl Grijalva
The University of Arizona has expressed sorrow over the death of Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a notable alumnus and respected leader.
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University of Arizona rises to No. 31 globally in utility patent rankings
The University of Arizona has advanced to the 31st position globally on the National Academy of Inventors' list of the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2024.
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Study links bird vocal changes to potential insights on human neurodegenerative disorders
University of Arizona neuroscientists have discovered that aging alters gene expressions controlling song in birds, potentially aiding early diagnosis and treatment of human neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
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NASA's SPHEREx mission launches with University of Arizona's advanced software
NASA has launched a new space telescope, SPHEREx, to investigate the origins of the universe.
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University of Arizona tops global entomology ranking by EduRank
The University of Arizona has been recognized as a top research institution, securing the No. 1 spot globally in entomology according to EduRank's Best Universities in the World rankings, released on March 2.
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University of Arizona researchers receive $2M grant for quantum computing advancements
Researchers at the University of Arizona are making strides in quantum computing with the help of $2 million in federal grants.
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James Webb Telescope reveals complex chemistry in ancient galaxy
University of Arizona astronomers have made significant strides in understanding a galaxy from the universe's early days, less than 300 million years after the Big Bang.
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Raytheon commits $2M gift for University of Arizona engineering center
Raytheon, an RTX business, has announced a $2 million gift commitment to the University of Arizona's College of Engineering.