Image U of A professors Elaine Romero, Erika Hamden named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows April 14, 2026 Professors Elaine Romero and Erika Hamden joined more than 200 people named Guggenheim Fellows by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image University of Arizona launches BS in Science Law, available on campus and online April 14, 2026 The BS in Science Law builds a strong foundation in both disciplines through coursework and labs in biology, chemistry and physics, alongside undergraduate law courses. Read more
Image University of Arizona honors Computer Science graduate coordinator Tina Mendoza with GPC’s Outstanding Contributions Award April 13, 2026 Known for guiding students from application through graduation, Mendoza helps them navigate challenges like financial strain, academic setbacks and personal crises. Drawing from her own nontraditional path as a first-generation college student, she prioritizes empathy and access, working across departments to find solutions that keep students on track. Read more
Image U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs April 7, 2026 Several U of A graduate programs across many fields of study have once again been recognized as among the best in the United States in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Turning up the volume on global health, U of A students take aim at $1M Hult Prize April 6, 2026 Meet the pair of Franke Honors College students developing a low-cost hearing aid to provide under-served communities around the world with access to life-changing health care. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image University of Arizona geoscientist Kaustubh Thirumalai named to National Fellowship on the Future of Liberal Education April 6, 2026 Thirumalai will represent the University of Arizona among 24 fellows chosen from research universities nationwide and is one of only two Earth scientists included in the cohort. The fellowship recognizes newly tenured faculty nominated by institutional leaders for their commitment to advancing the role of education in research universities. Read more
Image U of A ranked No. 1 in entomology and top 50 among global research universities by EduRank April 1, 2026 The University of Arizona continues to hold its spot as the world's top entomology program and retains its status as a top-tier university in nearly 200 different fields of study, according to EduRank's Best Universities in the World ranking. Read more
Image Mysterious red dot first spotted by U of A astronomers reveals itself as a baby planet orbiting a young star March 31, 2026 The discovery offers astronomers a rare window into conditions resembling those of our own solar system's earliest days. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image University of Arizona distinguished professor Dr. Vicente Talanquer honored as AAAS Fellow for advancing chemistry education March 30, 2026 Talanquer was named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, recognizing both his work and the often-overlooked field of science education. His research focuses on how students think about chemistry, revealing that everyday “common sense” reasoning can actually hinder scientific understanding. Read more
Image University of Arizona professor Valerie Trouet named AAAS Fellow for pioneering climate research March 26, 2026 Dr. Trouet has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in recognition of her influential work using tree rings to reconstruct centuries of climate history. Read more