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U of A appoints Bodnar to lead mining, critical minerals institute
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (890+ words) Robert J. Bodnar will shape the vision, structure and long-term direction of the university's research initiative in mining, critical minerals and subsurface science and innovation. U of A appoints Bodnar to lead mining, critical minerals institute The University of Arizona has…...
U of A innovation drives $459. 7 M in annual economic impact for Arizona
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (435+ words) A'new independent economic impact analysis finds that'Tech Launch Arizona, the University of Arizona's office for commercialization and innovation, generated'$459. 7 million in economic output and supported 3, 070 jobs statewide in fiscal year 2025, underscoring the university's growing role as an engine of Arizona's…...
Tommy Lloyd contract extension, national security and new academic programs headline ABOR meeting
1+ week, 4+ day ago (240+ words) From left: University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella, R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desire" Reed-Francois, men's basketball head coach Tommy Lloyd, Evan Nelson and Anthony Dell'Orso attend the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, April 16. Lloyd's new contract will…...
Final Four, Final Frontier: Showcasing Arizona on one of the nation's biggest stages
3+ week, 1+ day ago (787+ words) Erika Hamden, an associate professor of astrophysics in the Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory director of the Space Institute, speaks with reporters at the Bear Down Bash in downtown Indianapolis. When the University of Arizona took the national stage…...
Arizona Adaptive Athletics is ready for the national stage as the 2026 NIWB tournament host
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (534+ words) University of Arizona Men's Wheelchair Basketball team captain Ben Thornton takes a shot over an opponent from the University of Texas-Arlington Movin' Mavs during the 2025 national championship game at the University of Illinois. Dozens of the nation's top collegiate adaptive…...
Arizona vineyards produce a surprising variety of grapes in unexpected places
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (597+ words) Syrah was the top grape grown at Arizona vineyards by acreage in 2025, followed by grenache and cabernet sauvignon. Arizona wine growers cultivated almost 80 varieties of grapes last year, slightly more red than white, but the number of niche varieties was…...
Jaden Bradley named Big 12 Player of the Year to lead numerous Wildcat honorees
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (431+ words) The Big 12 Conference announced the end-of-year awards for the 2025-26 season on Monday, as voted on by the coaches in the conference. University of Arizona senior point guard Jaden Bradley was named the Big 12 Player of the Yearafter leading the Wildcats…...
A weekend of words: Tucson Festival of Books returns to U of A campus
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (704+ words) This year's festival returns to campus March 14 and 15, featuring hundreds of authors, hands-on science exhibitions and family-friendly entertainment. Clear some space on the shelf, charge your reading light and grab your favorite highlighter " the Tucson Festival of Books is returning…...
More than microchips: Arizona's blueprint for building a high-tech workforce
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) The University of Arizona formalized an agreement with National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) to redefine workforce development in a high-tech, globally interconnected economy. Arizona's rise as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing is reshaping the state's economy. Rapid…...
Record-setting GPA for Arizona Athletics during fall 2025
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (233+ words) With college athletics enduring changes in so many areas, there remains at least one constant and that is that student-athletes at the University of Arizona continue to excel in the classroom. During the fall semester, the 3. 412 cumulative GPA for student-athletes…...