Image An enormous 'Cat's Tail' tells of cosmic collision 63 light-years away Oct. 30, 2026 The Cat's Tail was discovered in a so-called debris disk known as Beta Pictoris – another solar system not unlike ours, but much younger, having formed only a few million years ago. Now for the first time, astronomers have captured previously unseen details of the Cat's Tail in visible light, using the Hubble Space Telescope. Read more
Image State of the University celebrates doubled endowment and successful wrap-up of Fuel Wonder Oct. 28, 2026 The University of Arizona celebrated the successful conclusion of its historic Fuel Wonder campaign, announcing a final total raised of $3.1 billion – 103% of the original goal – during the State of the University luncheon on Friday. Read more
Image Hide-and-seek for treats offers a new window into cognitive decline in dogs Oct. 22, 2026 Using three simple tasks that measure memory and behavioral flexibility, CANID can detect subtle cognitive impairment in dogs when they are about 7 or 8 years old – well before the overt signs of dementia appear at around 12 to 14 years of age Read more
Newsletter Message from Dean Carmie Garzione | October 2026 Oct. 21, 2026 As we move through the fall semester, I am continually inspired by the discoveries and connections that make the College of Science such an extraordinary place. From groundbreaking research to exceptional teaching and the accomplishments of our alumni, the stories in this newsletter reflect the profound impact of science at the U of A. Read more
Image U of A professor Brad Story to receive Silver Medal in Speech Communication from Acoustical Society of America Oct. 21, 2026 Story, a professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, is being honored “for contributions to speech acoustics across age and gender and the development of three-dimensional articulatory models of speech production.” Read more
Image Sandstorm: Elise Gornish's journey from the New York fashion industry to the Arctic Circle to the Sonoran Desert Oct. 20, 2026 This profile is part of a series highlighting University of Arizona researchers featured in Sandstorm, a themed football game celebrating the ways the Sonoran Desert shapes our university and gives us a competitive advantage. Read more
Image Sandstorm: When the past can't predict the water, Laura Condon turns to physics Oct. 20, 2026 This profile is part of a series highlighting University of Arizona researchers featured in Sandstorm, a themed football game celebrating the ways the Sonoran Desert shapes our university and gives us a competitive advantage. Read more
Image U of A celebrates 100 years of 'Bear Down' at Homecoming 2026 Oct. 19, 2026 Generations of Wildcats can take part in more than 50 events across campus, from collegiate events to the Alumni Bonfire Pep Rally and Royalty Crowning. Homecoming weekend will also mark the successful conclusion of the university's $3 billion Fuel Wonder campaign. Read more
Image Footprints in the (white) sand: Humans experienced abrupt environmental shifts during the last ice age Oct. 14, 2026 Increased precision of radiocarbon dating and archival evidence reaffirms 23,000 years as the age of the famous footprints discovered in White Sands National Park and demonstrates humans withstood abrupt swings in the environment within individual lifetimes. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image American Psychologist names U of A professor John Ruiz next editor-in-chief Oct. 13, 2026 First published in 1946, American Psychologist publishes articles covering topics across the field of psychology, ranging from science and practice to education and public policy. Read more