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UArizona Jumps Into Top 20 in 'Best for Vets' Ranking

Oct. 30, 2019

UArizona finished No. 18 overall and No. 15 among public universities in the latest edition of Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges 2020" ranking.

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Steven Zylstra, Sandra Watson, Louise Hecker (Photo: Paul Tumarkin/Tech Launch Arizona)

UArizona Accomplishments Honored With Governor's Innovation Awards

Oct. 30, 2019

At the Governor's Celebration of Innovation Awards, entrepreneurial researchers and friends of the University of Arizona received several awards.

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Wildcats to Celebrate 105th Homecoming, Wilbur's 60th Birthday

Oct. 24, 2019

This year’s Homecoming includes a new location for the Lighting of “A” Mountain event, a celebration of Wilbur’s 60th birthday and a pop-up photo area.

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Space Science, Research Reputation Shine in Best Global Ranking

Oct. 22, 2019

The University of Arizona ranked No. 21 among U.S. public universities and No. 85 overall in the sixth annual "Best Global Universities" ranking, published by U.S. News & World Report.

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College of Veterinary Medicine Receives AVMA Approval

Oct. 16, 2019

The University of Arizona received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association, paving the way for the opening of state's first public College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Chipotle Offers Debt-Free Degrees for Employees

Oct. 14, 2019

Chipotle becomes the first company in fast-casual industry to significantly expand education benefits, which employees will be able to use at the University of Arizona.

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Leonard A. Lauder and his longtime friend and business associate Rose Marie Bravo, who is in complete remission from clear cell ovarian cancer thanks to the efforts of University of Arizona researcher Dr. David S. Alberts.

$5M Gift from Leonard A. Lauder Advances Ovarian Cancer Research

Oct. 13, 2019

The funding will benefit clinical and translational research in the University of Arizona Cancer Center lab of Dr. David Alberts, an expert in ovarian cancer research and treatment.

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David Hume Kennerly captured this image of former presidents George H.W. Bush, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office of the White House two weeks before Obama's Inauguration. (Photo: David Hume Kennerly. Collection: Center for Creative Photography, The University of Arizona: David Hume Kennerly Archive. © Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents)

Kennerly Archive Acquired by UA Center for Creative Photography

Oct. 9, 2019

Renowned photojournalist David Hume Kennerly has compiled an archive that represents 50 years of U.S. and world history, including iconic images of world leaders and historic events.

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A project involving vulnerable elephant populations is one of many focuses of the Conservation Research Laboratory at the University of Arizona, whose mission includes developing effective and progressive approaches to societal challenges to maintain biodiversity and conserve natural resources. (Courtesy of Chris Banotai)

$1M Commitment Fuels International Wildlife Conservation Programs at UA

Oct. 8, 2019

One donor's generosity will help train the next generation of wildlife conservation biologists and strengthen outreach opportunities for the School of Natural Resources and the Environment.

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The University of Arizona 2018 Graduate String Quartet: (From left) Tiezheng Shen, Diana Chiknaikin, Stella Kim and Laura Cásarez.

Arts, Humanities Take Center Stage in Times Higher Education Ranking

Oct. 1, 2019

The University of Arizona ranked No. 11 among all U.S. public institutions in the Arts & Humanities category in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

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James C. Wyant and his family made a $20 million gift to empower the College of Optical Sciences to recruit faculty for a minimum of 10 endowed chairs.

At Nearly $335M, Giving to UA Foundation Breaks Record

Sept. 24, 2019

Supporters are bringing the university’s $1 billion endowment goal closer. This year’s gifts included significant investments in students and faculty.

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John Paul Schaefer Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Created

Sept. 18, 2019

The John Paul Schaefer Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences is the fourth of recently announced endowed chairs associated with James C. Wyant's $20 million gift to the Wyant College of Optical Sciences.

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