Image University of Arizona receives $20 million gift commitment from the Garcia Family Foundation to expand access to study abroad Sept. 22, 2025 The University of Arizona has received a $20 million gift commitment from the Garcia Family Foundation to expand access to credit-bearing study abroad programs for students with financial need. The investment, the largest of its kind for the university's study abroad program, will help make study abroad a defining feature of the U of A student experience. Read more
Image Dr. Iman Hakim discusses the power of cultural understanding in public health on ‘International Exchange’ Sept. 15, 2025 In the fourth episode of International Exchange, Dr. Jenny Lee, vice president for Arizona International and dean of International Education, sits down with Dr. Iman Hakim, dean of the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, to discuss how her upbringing in Egypt, early medical career, and global collaborations continue to shape her approach to public health leadership. Read more
Image Shreyas Hedge '24 MIS: A Story of Personal and Professional Growth March 21, 2025 Fall 2024 AZI Graduation Reception student speaker Shreyas Hegde shares his U of A journey. Read more
Image Building communities and connection at the Global Center March 19, 2025 The Global Center serves as an active location for international engagement, where Arizona International (AZI) units, including Study Abroad and International Student Services (ISS), create student-centered experiences that promote global learning and cross-cultural connections. Read more
Image Dr. Alain-Philippe Durand joins ‘International Exchange’ to discuss language, culture, and leadership March 17, 2025 The second episode of International Exchange, the University of Arizona International’s new conversation series, features Dr. Alain-Philippe Durand, Dorrance Dean of the College of Humanities. Read more
Image Gabriela Valdez brings global perspective to public health March 13, 2025 As director of Global Education for the Global Health Institute, Valdez helps students gain valuable perspectives through life-changing experiences. Read more
Image W.A. Franke Honors College international alumni Bat-Orgil Bat-Erdene receives Schwarzman Scholarship March 10, 2025 W.A. Franke Honors College Alumni Bat-Orgil Bat-Erdene has been named the University of Arizona's first Schwarzman Scholar. A graduate of the University of Arizona in 2019, he holds a BA in Political Science and Environmental Studies as well as an MPA in Innovation, Public Policy, and Public Value from University College London as a Chevening Scholar. Read more
Image U of A and UNAM celebrate a decade of collaboration and chart a vision for the future March 6, 2025 The University of Arizona International was honored to host a visiting delegation from its longtime partner, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), marking a decade of academic collaboration and innovation. Read more
Image U of A ranks among world's best in physical sciences March 4, 2025 The University of Arizona is home to several of the world's best research and teaching programs in the physical sciences, according to Times Higher Education. Read more
Image NCKU delegation explores semiconductor collaboration with the University of Arizona March 3, 2025 Delegates from the Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing (AISSM) at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Taiwan recently visited the University of Arizona to explore opportunities for student mobility and other collaborations. Read more
Image Department of Entomology ranked #1 globally by EduRank Feb. 27, 2025 EduRank, an independent organization that conducts metric-based evaluations of research across 246 disciplines at more than 14,000 universities in 183 countries, has ranked the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences’ Department of Entomology number one worldwide. Read more
Image U of A celebrates International Study Abroad Day Feb. 24, 2025 International Study Abroad Day is a celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the profound and lasting impact of studying abroad. It highlights not only how transformative these experiences are for student travelers but also their broader benefits for university campuses and the global community. Read more
