Image Fast-melting alpine permafrost may contribute to rising global temperatures March 14, 2022 Alpine permafrost, which is found closer to the equator at high elevations, is expected to melt at a faster rate than arctic permafrost under current global warming conditions, according to new research. Read more
Image Members of France-Arizona Institute for Global Grand Challenges convene in Tucson to reflect on partnership's first year Feb. 28, 2022 Members of the France-Arizona Institute for Global Grand Challenges convened on campus this week to reflect on the institute's first year and plan for its future. Read more
Image Aegis Consortium Leaders Envision a Pandemic-Free Future Feb. 21, 2022 A new initiative seeks to unite global experts from universities, government agencies, nonprofits and industry to develop solutions to future pandemics. Read more
Image UArizona center awarded $1.5M for borderlands research and education Feb. 15, 2022 The grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to the Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry will go toward activities that bolster the stories and experiences of underrepresented groups in the borderlands. Read more
Image UArizona students confirm errant rocket's Chinese origin, track lunar collision course Feb. 15, 2022 For weeks, UArizona students have been gathering data on a high-profile piece of space junk on a collision course with the moon. They've confirmed it's not a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster as previously believed. Read more
Image Fostering Addiction Research Through Collaboration Feb. 8, 2022 A new center will advance addiction research through collaboration with faculty interested in studying substance use disorders. Read more
Image Study finds large new source of greenhouse gas emissions Feb. 4, 2022 Researchers discovered hundreds of large bursts of methane from oil and gas production activities across the globe. The bursts account for 10% of global oil and gas methane emissions and are missing from most greenhouse gas emissions inventories. Read more
Image UArizona to expand internship support for students Feb. 2, 2022 A $250,000 grant will help the university expand three internship-related programs focused especially on students of color, first-generation college students and students with financial need. Read more
Image Arizona Online ranked No. 7 in nation, No. 4 for vets by US News & World Report Jan. 25, 2022 In its seventh year of operation, Arizona Online earned top-10 rankings in several categories in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Online Bachelor's Programs rankings. Read more
Image New Student Success District focuses on academic and holistic support Jan. 18, 2022 At the University of Arizona, educational excellence to create tomorrow’s leaders is the driving force behind the Student Success District, a new, four-building constellation that aims to transform the way Wildcats learn. Read more