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
Image Are we talking less? A Q&A with psychologist Matthias Mehl March 26, 2026 Matthias Mehl, a psychology professor at the University of Arizona spoke about why losing a few hundred words per day each year matters more than it seems. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Three U of A faculty elected AAAS fellows March 26, 2026 Faculty members across disciplines have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, bringing the U of A's total number of elected fellows to 30. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image University of Arizona’s Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department marks 50 years with symposium March 24, 2026 The symposium will bring together scientists, students and alumni to reflect on the department’s interdisciplinary legacy and focus on the future of the field, including its growing impact on real-world environmental and societal issues. Read more
Image The Society of Actuaries Recognizes University of Arizona Actuarial Science Curriculum March 23, 2026 The University of Arizona’s actuarial science introductory curriculum has been welcomed to the SOA listing of Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programs (UCAP). Read more
Image College of Science awards 2026 Rieke Prize to Dr. Dennis Zaritsky March 18, 2026 A prolific researcher with over 300 refereed publications, Dr. Zaritsky has also mentored dozens of students and postdocs, many now leaders in academia and industry. As chair of the Giant Magellan Telescope Science Advisory Council, he has shaped national priorities in astronomy. Read more