UA Anthropologist Named Honorary Citizen of Fortaleza, Brazil Aug. 4, 2016 Tim Finan, a research anthropologist and professor at the UA, has recently been named an Honorary Citizen of Fortaleza Brazil because of his valuable contribution to the public policy of food security in the lands of Ceará and Alencarian land. Read more Image
Seven Wildcats set to participate in the 2016 Summer Olympics Aug. 2, 2016 There are seven Arizona Wildcats of six different nationalities heading to Rio, and regardless of which country these athletes represent, their Arizona colors will be shed during the three weeks spent at the games. The games will take place from August 5-21. Read more Image
Four Questions: On the Ground in Turkey July 28, 2016 UA anthropologist Brian Silverstein, director of the Arizona Center for Turkish Studies, was in Turkey during the July 15 attempted military coup. Read more Image
UA Researchers Take a Closer Look at the Future of Desalination July 14, 2016 As binational desalination plants are being considered as a strategy to combat water scarcity, scientists delve into the environmental, political and social impacts. Read more Image
2016 IPLP Graduate Appointed to UN Forum July 13, 2016 Arizona Law is only institution with alumni serving on the two UN Bodies with the specific mandate to promote indigenous peoples' human rights within the UN system Read more Image
UA Alumna Maria Andrade Receives 2016 World Food Prize June 30, 2016 The native of Cape Verde Islands, off the coast of West Africa, studied agronomy and plant genetics at the UA and began breeding research with the orange-fleshed sweet potato in 1997. Read more Image
UA, Saudi Universities Partner on Farming Solutions June 22, 2016 The idea that it takes millions or billions of dollars to make a significant difference in social agriculture is being dispelled by the University of Arizona and Saudi Arabia institutions. Read more Image
Cinderella Wildcats Advance to College World Series June 15, 2016 Cesar Salazar, of Hermosillo, Mexico, had the game-winning hit to send UA Baseball back to the NCAA College World Series. Read more Image
Global Partner Day Creates New International Opportunities for UA June 8, 2016 The second-annual Global Partner Day was held at the University of Arizona on Friday, May 27, 2016, as a lead up event to the 2016 Annual NAFSA conference and exposition in Denver, Colorado. Read more Image
Thandiwe Mweetwa Named 2016 National Geographic Emerging Explorer May 24, 2016 Thandiwe Mweetwa, a masters student advised by Dr. Dave Christianson, has been named one of National Geographic's 2016 Emerging Explorers. Read more Image