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Scientists were stunned when they discovered a fossilized tooth from a capybara that lived in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile almost 9 million years ago.

The U of A ranks No. 1 in the Southwest and No. 1 in the Big 12 Conference in a new ranking that measures how central each university is in the global research-collaboration network.

New Native American Student Affairs Director Steven Martin is outlining his vision to support Native students – and is inviting faculty and staff across campus to be part of the work.

The Tucson Humanities Festival explores the power of play through sports, music, gaming and more this fall. Plus, CUES announces its 2026 Distinguished Fellows and Spanning Boundaries Challenge awardees.

From a fast-tracked construction project to a welcoming new space for prospective students, see how U of A teams worked together to bring the Wildcat Welcome Center to life in less than a year.

Through bilingual storytelling, K-12 field trips and a transformed children's area, the Poetry Center is finding new ways to connect local families with the U of A.

Congratulations to these recent honorees: Rebecca Tsosie and Keith Swisher.