Image University of Arizona’s Water Whys VIP brings weather safety messaging to Tucson International Airport Today The Weather Safety Messaging Project is designed to inform out-of-state travelers about three of the state’s most hazardous weather events: extreme heat, dust storms, and flash floods. Read more
Image U of A astronomers celebrate first look at the universe from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Tuesday The first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory mark a proud milestone for the University of Arizona, whose Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab is the only facility in the world capable of crafting the telescope's unique mirror. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Giant Magellan Telescope advances to National Science Foundation final design phase Monday Built with mirrors manufactured by the University of Arizona, one of the world's largest optical telescopes clears key milestone toward U.S. federal construction support. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A earns top marks in space science, geosciences, water resources in new US News global ranking June 17, 2025 The U of A earned its best ranking in the space science category, rising four spots to No. 4 globally and No. 2 among U.S. public universities. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Revealing the lives of planet-forming disks June 13, 2025 New observations of 30 planet-forming disks – the birthplaces of planets around stars – reveal in greater detail than ever how gas and dust behave over time and shape the evolution of exoplanet systems. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Marshall Foundation supports Flandrau Science Center and the Center for Recruitment and Retention of Math Teachers June 12, 2025 The Marshall Foundation has awarded $1,202,000 in grants to 35 Pima County nonprofits and University of Arizona programs and scholarships that are advancing education, expanding opportunity, and strengthening communities across Southern Arizona. Read more
Image Six teams selected as awardees of the inaugural University of Arizona Big Idea Challenge May 30, 2025 The Office of Research and Partnerships will provide strategic guidance and seed funding to support transformative research that seeks novel solutions to grand challenges. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Percolating clues: A new way to build planetary cores May 22, 2025 A U of A-led study reveals a surprising way planetary cores formed. The findings could reshape how scientists understand the early evolution of rocky planets like Mars. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image NASA selects rocket for U of A-led Aspera mission May 20, 2025 NASA has selected Rocket Lab USA Inc. to launch the agency's Aspera mission early next year. Led and managed by the U of A, Aspera will study galaxy evolution through observation of ultraviolet light. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A researchers developing world's first petahertz-speed phototransistor in ambient conditions May 19, 2025 A study involving U of A researchers highlights a technique that could lead to processing speeds over 1,000 times faster than modern computer chips. Read more at University of Arizona News