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Ashwini R. Jannu, MSIS ’25, delivers the graduate student speech at the Spring 2025 College of Information Science Convocation. Wearing a cap and gown with a gold stole and honor cords, she gestures expressively while speaking into a microphone from behind a podium. Jannu was honored as the Outstanding Graduate Student award-winner.

Solving Problems Through Data-Driven Insight: Ashwini R Jannu, MSIS ’25

Ashwini R Jannu, who is from Dandeli, Karnataka, India, came to the University of Arizona for her Master of Science in Information Science to “deepen my expertise and take my career to the next level” after holding several successful tech positions in her home country.

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Study Abroad Introduces UA South Africa

Wednesday

The University of Arizona Study Abroad team is proud to announce our newest Arizona Abroad Location: UA South Africa! This new study abroad program is offered in partnership with North-West University at their campus in Potchefstroom.

A front-facing view of Old Main, the historic red-brick building at the University of Arizona, framed by palm trees and desert greenery. A wide staircase leads to the main entrance under a prominent gabled roof. Puffy white clouds and a bright blue sky form a dramatic backdrop, highlighting the architectural charm and heritage of the university’s oldest building.

U of A ranks among top 0.5% of world universities, top 50 in the US in CWUR rankings

Monday

The U of A is ranked No. 102 overall in the 2025 edition of the Center for World University Rankings, released June 2. The U of A also placed No. 49 among U.S. institutions and No. 26 among public colleges and universities.

A group of international education professionals stands together on stage at the NAFSA conference, smiling for the camera. They are posed in front of blue and orange NAFSA banners, with one person holding a sign thanking the University of Arizona for serving as a table host. The attendees wear conference badges, and the atmosphere reflects a celebratory and collaborative event.

NAFSA conference showcases AZI's impact and innovation in global education

June 3, 2025

University of Arizona International (AZI) was honored to accept the prestigious Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators at this year’s conference in San Diego. AZI representatives led two sessions that addressed core areas of global education management: international partnerships and enrollment strategy.

Two researchers smile while holding a small green circuit board labeled “Graphene” in a laboratory setting. Both are wearing glasses and blue gloves, with one in a teal polo shirt and the other in a black collared shirt. A monitor in the background displays scientific imagery and the words “Hassan group.” The setting suggests an academic research lab focused on advanced electronics or materials science.

U of A researchers developing world's first petahertz-speed phototransistor in ambient conditions

June 2, 2025

In a groundbreaking international effort, researchers from the Department of Physics in the College of Science and the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences demonstrated a way to manipulate electrons in graphene using pulses of light that last less than a trillionth of a second.

A wide view of the University of Arizona campus at golden hour, looking down the central grassy Mall lined with palm trees. Students are walking and gathering along the paths. Historic red-brick and modern academic buildings flank the green lawn, with a backdrop of mountain silhouettes and a dramatic sunset sky filled with warm orange and purple hues. The setting sun casts a golden glow across the scene, highlighting the campus's vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

Introducing the University of Arizona Office of Research and Partnerships

May 27, 2025

The University of Arizona has announced a pivotal evolution in its research enterprise: the Office of Research, Innovation and Impact is now the Office of Research and Partnerships (ORP). This new name reflects a sharpened focus on how research delivers public value through intentional collaboration.

International education and its invaluable relevance

May 21, 2025

Melody Buckner, associate vice provost for digital learning and online initiatives at the University Center for Assessment Teaching and Technology (UCATT) and associate professor of practice in the College of Education, recently received a Fulbright International Education Administrative Award.

Global Graduation celebrates international and study abroad graduates

May 16, 2025

Arizona International hosted the Spring 2025 Global Graduation Celebration in the Student Union Ballroom, welcoming more than 220 guests through its dual event: the International and Study Abroad Celebration. The ceremony honored over 130 graduating students, their guests, faculty, family, friends, and alumni.

Celebrating the graduating Study Abroad student workers

May 14, 2025

The study abroad team is proud to recognize our graduating student workers for Spring and Summer 2025! Every one of these students has contributed greatly to our office and has made a positive impact on our students going abroad. We are so impressed with all of their work and are excited to see where they go on their next adventures!

A young woman wearing a navy blue graduation gown and several stoles stands on a grassy area of the University of Arizona campus during golden hour. She smiles confidently, holding the ends of her stoles, which feature the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management, and other honors logos. She wears a red dress and white high-heeled sandals. Behind her, large trees and red-brick campus buildings are bathed in warm sunlight, creating a celebratory and serene atmosphere.

Graduating student speaker Gabriela Espinoza reflects on her international journey

May 12, 2025

When Gabriela Espinoza takes the stage as the student speaker at this year’s Global Graduation – International Celebration at the University of Arizona, she won’t just be celebrating her accomplishments—she’ll represent a generation of international students who dared to dream across borders.