Astronomers Detect Signature of Magnetic Field on an Exoplanet Dec. 20, 2021 Researchers have identified the first signature of a magnetic field surrounding a planet outside of our solar system. Earth's magnetic field acts as a shield against energetic particles from the sun known as the solar wind. Magnetic fields could play similar roles on other planets. Read more Image
UArizona Alumnus Established $2.3M Endowment for the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy Dec. 17, 2021 The late John A. "Andy" Ware, who credited his pharmacy education for his success, bequeathed a significant gift to his alma mater. Read more Image
UArizona Health Sciences Researchers to Study Long COVID as Part of National Collaborative Dec. 16, 2021 The NIH RECOVER Initiative aims to identify risks contributing to long COVID, and approaches for treatment and prevention. Read more Image
Meet the Husband-and-Wife Team that Helped Get Infrared Astronomy off the Ground Dec. 16, 2021 Marcia Rieke led the development of one of Webb's powerful infrared cameras. George leads the science team for another instrument on board. Both are Regents Professors at UArizona. Read more Image
Student-Led Initiative Will Launch Satellites as 'Ambassadors for World Peace' Dec. 16, 2021 The University of Arizona has joined a collaboration with Space Trust – a nongovernmental organization based in the United Kingdom – and the University of Nairobi in Kenya to develop a series of Earth-orbiting spacecraft built by university students. Read more Image
Diverse Plant Water-Use Strategies Make Forests More Resilient to Extreme Drought Dec. 16, 2021 To paint a clearer picture of how global climate change affects Earth's ecosystems, conducted an unparalleled experiment: forcing the world's only enclosed rainforest – housed in Biosphere 2 – through a four-month-long controlled drought and recovery. Read more Image
UArizona Continues COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts, Offers Support on Afghanistan Aug. 30, 2021 Read more Image
UArizona Urges Vaccinations, Masks as School Starts and Hospitals Feel Pressure Aug. 23, 2021 Nearly half of all students enrolled on main campus have voluntarily uploaded proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The actual number of vaccinated students is likely much higher. Read more Image
UArizona Welcomes Largest Incoming Class Ever Aug. 19, 2021 The more than 8,700 first-year students who started classes on Monday set a university record for first-year student enrollment, according to preliminary data. The newest class is also very diverse and academically prepared. Read more Image
UArizona Program Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Aug. 17, 2021 The University of Arizona's ASEMS program was recognized for its commitment to the recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented students in STEM fields. Read more Image