Image The brain cells long called 'support' found to be critical for aversive memory Feb. 20, 2026 A new study reveals that astrocytes, the supposed "support cells" that are spread all over the brain, are as important as neurons in fear memory. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New housing project to support student success at the U of A Feb. 19, 2026 The University of Arizona celebrated a new student success milestone when the Arizona Board of Regents approved plans for a future residence hall. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image From University of Arizona heptathlon to Team Canada bobsleigh, Skylar Sieben has made the Olympic leap Feb. 19, 2026 Just a couple years after finishing her collegiate career at the University of Arizona, Sieben is preparing to compete for Team Canada in two-woman bobsled at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, despite this being only her second season in the sport. Read more
Image 2026 Lecture Series preview: Human insights and Earth science in the age of AI with Dr. Laura Condon Feb. 18, 2026 Dr. Laura Condon, a University of Arizona hydrology professor, says AI is becoming a powerful tool in Earth science but it shouldn’t replace human thinking. In her Feb. 25, 2026 lecture, she will explain how machine learning helps scientists work with massive hydrology datasets and improve forecasting, while also warning that the real goal of science is building understanding, not just better predictions. Read more
Image Cosmic predators: How supermassive black holes slow star growth in nearby galaxies Feb. 16, 2026 A new study led by University of Arizona astronomers suggests that black holes may have played a much larger role in shaping the growth of galaxies in the early universe than previously thought. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Corals in Biosphere 2's Ocean Habitat may help save reefs around the world Feb. 12, 2026 Stocking the Biosphere 2 Ocean with corals, researchers kicked off a multi-year experiment to help develop new solutions that could make coral reefs more resilient to threats from rising sea temperatures across the globe. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Sarah Smallhouse makes $5 million gift to endow deanship for the University of Arizona College of Science Feb. 11, 2026 Created through a $5 million gift from the U of A alumna and longtime supporter, the Sarah Brown Smallhouse Endowed Deanship will provide funding in perpetuity for College of Science strategic initiatives. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image How reaching for the hoop prepared Marcia Rieke to reach for the stars Feb. 10, 2026 Recognizing her accomplishments both in unraveling mysteries of the deep cosmos and excelling on the court as an undergraduate student, Regents Professor Marcia Rieke was named the U of A's Faculty of the Year award honoree by the Big 12 Conference. Read more at University of Arizona News
Newsletter Message from Dean Carmie Garzione - February 2026 Feb. 10, 2026 As we begin a new semester on campus, there are many great things happening across the College of Science community. Read more
Image 2026 lecture series preview: From fruit flies to future cure with Dr. Martha Bhattacharya Feb. 5, 2026 Dr. Martha Bhattacharya studies fruit flies to learn how brain cells respond to injury and stress. Her research looks at how neurons survive damage from things like nerve injuries, disease, and even some cancer treatments. She will share how discoveries in flies can lead to clues for protecting the human brain in her 2026 Lecture Series talk on February 11 at Centennial Hall. Read more