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Celebrating the Graduating Study Abroad Student Workers

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

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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.

A young woman wearing a white dress and red-and-white graduation stole stands smiling and leaning on a railing in front of a red brick wall. Her stoles feature the University of Arizona and College of Humanities logos, as well as honor cords. Sunlight filters in from the left, casting a warm glow over the scene and highlighting her achievement and cheerful expression. A tattoo is visible on her upper arm, and framed mementos can be seen on the windowsill behind her.

Graduating student speaker Teagan Watkins celebrates growth, gratitude, and global learning

May 9, 2025

As Teagan Watkins prepares to graduate from the University of Arizona, her story highlights the meaningful impact of international education.

Graduating student speaker Aisha Anoohi carries on a Wildcat family legacy

May 7, 2025

When Aisha Anoohi steps up to the podium this May as the student speaker for Arizona International’s Global Graduation – International Celebration, she’ll be doing more than marking her academic achievement; she’ll be adding her voice to a family legacy deeply rooted at the University of Arizona.

A group of fourteen individuals, including men and women, pose together in a formal setting in front of a pair of white double doors flanked by the U.S. and Arizona state flags. Most individuals are dressed in business attire, suggesting a diplomatic or professional delegation. In the foreground, a framed artwork rests on a wooden table, indicating a ceremonial exchange or gift presentation. The room is well-lit and adorned with framed certificates and plaques, reinforcing the official and celebratory natur

U of A welcomes distinguished delegation from Kazakhstan

May 5, 2025

In April, the University of Arizona hosted a distinguished delegation from North Kazakhstan University, also known as Kozybayev University, and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Spotlight: Graduating Study Abroad Intern Kitzan Rivas

May 1, 2025

Kitzan Rivas is a graduating senior at the University of Arizona, earning her degree in Psychology with a 4.0 GPA. For the past two years, she has been an integral part of the Study Abroad team, serving as a Marketing and Communications Intern.

Three technicians in hard hats and work gear stand inside the vast, high-tech interior of the ATLAS detector at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. The circular structure behind them is a massive, intricate assembly of wires, electronics, and machinery, with a large metallic disc at the center labeled “ATLAS CERN LHC.” The image conveys the scale and complexity of particle physics research and engineering. The lighting highlights the equipment, while the technicians appear slightly blurred, emphasizing motion and

University of Arizona physicists among winners of prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

April 30, 2025

Researchers from the University of Arizona are among the thousands worldwide honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, awarded to the ATLAS Collaboration at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) Large Hadron Collider (LHC) alongside its sister experiments ALICE, CMS and LHCb.

Spotlight: Graduating Study Abroad Intern Kylie Becker

April 28, 2025

Kylie Becker, a graduating senior, has spent the past two years as a marketing intern with the Arizona International Study Abroad Office. As she prepares to graduate and begin a new chapter in her life, she reflects on her experience at the University of Arizona and her time supporting UA Study Abroad.

Two women stand smiling in front of a scenic overlook with a sweeping view of a green countryside dotted with fields, trees, and small buildings under a partly cloudy sky. Both women wear layered winter clothing—one with a cream-colored vest and gray scarf, and the other in a black jacket with a patterned shoulder strap. They appear to be enjoying a peaceful moment in a rural, likely European, setting, possibly Italy. A stone wall and bench are visible in the foreground.

Study Abroad honors Alba Frascarelli and her dedication to Arizona in Orvieto

April 24, 2025

Alba Frascarelli, longtime Director of the Arizona in Orvieto study abroad program, is being honored with a brick in the University of Arizona’s Women’s Plaza of Honor in recognition of her two decades of dedicated service and transformative impact on students. Her leadership, deep community connections, and commitment to cultural immersion have made the program a life-changing experience for thousands of students and a lasting bridge between Arizona and Italy.

A young woman with long, dark hair smiles gently at the camera while standing outdoors in front of a mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky. She wears a white top with black printed symbols and a blue neck gaiter, with red backpack straps visible over her shoulders. The warm sunlight casts a soft glow on her face, suggesting a peaceful and scenic moment during travel or study abroad.

Illustrator Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar was drawn to visual thinking

April 17, 2025

From the ancient temples of Tirupati to the vibrant classrooms of the University of Arizona, Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of art.