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U of A earns top marks in space science, geosciences, water resources in new US News global ranking

June 20, 2025

The U of A ranked No. 115 out of 2,250 higher education institutions across more than 100 countries in the 2025-2026 Best Global Universities ranking, released Tuesday. The university ranked No. 44 among universities in the U.S. and No. 23 among public U.S. universities.

Map of Social Media Ambassador locations for Summer 2025

Introducing our Summer 2025 Study Abroad Social Media Ambassadors

June 18, 2025

As the temperatures rise, so does our excitement because this summer we have a brand new group of awesome Wildcats heading abroad and ready to share their experiences from many exciting parts of the globe!

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Fulbright a wise investment, says trade law expert

June 16, 2025

Where does a law professor with a résumé packed with international accomplishments place Fulbright on the scale of national importance? As it turns out, pretty high.

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

June 12, 2025

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

June 11, 2025

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.

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

June 9, 2025

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.

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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.

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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.