Image U of A faculty, students develop exhibit to celebrate Santa Cruz County Nov. 12, 2024 The "Beyond Fronteras" exhibit at the Historic 1904 Santa Cruz County Courthouse includes photos, videos, paintings and essays about the area's history, culture and people. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New 'spectral fingerprint' atlas of satellites aims to improve space security Nov. 12, 2024 U of A researchers have created the first astronomical equivalent of a fingerprint database for satellites, a critical first step toward easily identifying human-made objects in the increasingly crowded geostationary orbit. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals used by animals Nov. 7, 2024 Animals use vibrant colors to attract mates or warn predators. A recent study finds that there has been a dramatic explosion of color signals in the last 100 million years. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Military Times ranks U of A among nation's top 5 universities for service members Nov. 7, 2024 The U of A climbed two spots to No. 4 overall and No. 3 among public universities in the latest edition of the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2024 ranking. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image $2.1M aids U of A researchers in building chemical sensors to safeguard troops Nov. 6, 2024 Researcher Judith Su will use the funding to build a handheld version of her FLOWER device that can detect trace chemicals and enhance safety for military personnel. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A celebrates fourth year as Fulbright HSI Leader Nov. 5, 2024 The U.S. Department of State has again recognized the U of A for its commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution to fostering international educational exchange and engagement. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A School of Theatre, Film & Television ranked No. 2 public film school in US Nov. 4, 2024 The Wrap has ranked the U of A film school No. 9 overall and No. 2 among public film schools. Work by the school's students has gained recognition around the globe. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Not the usual suspects: Novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops Nov. 4, 2024 Widespread planting of transgenic crops has led to rapid adaptation by some pests, including the corn earworm. Researchers are studying a genetic factor that may play a role. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image $2M gift establishes endowed chair in Holocaust, human rights and genocide studies Nov. 4, 2024 The new position will advance research, teaching and outreach on Holocaust studies, human rights and comparative genocide. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Astronomers see debris disk around young star Vega in unprecedented detail Nov. 1, 2024 Astronomers used the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to take an in-depth look at the debris disk surrounding Vega, a nearby star. Surprisingly, they found no obvious evidence of large planets plowing through the disk, as is common around other young stars. Read more at University of Arizona News