2020

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UArizona Receives $4M in Federal Grants to Support Underrepresented Students

Sept. 17, 2020 | University Communications

Three grants from the U.S. Department of Education's TRIO Programs will help first-generation students, students from low-income households and students with disabilities pursue STEM majors, earn bachelor's degrees and become teachers.

ASEMS Renewal >>

Hao Xin Becomes UA Engineering 2020 da Vinci Fellow

Sept. 17, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

From autonomous vehicle technology to medical diagnostics, ECE professor is a pro at moving inventions to market.

Honoring Inventors >>

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UA Makes Major Leap in US News & World Report Rankings

Sept. 14, 2020 | Nick Prevenas

The UA is ranked No. 97 overall – up 20 spots from last year's ranking – and No. 40 among public universities. It is the university's first appearance in the top 100 since 2009 and its overall score of 61 marks an all-time high for UA in...

2020 Rankings >>

UArizona Collaborates on $115M Effort to Build Quantum Computer

Sept. 2, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

Three College of Engineering researchers are involved in the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center, which is part of a $625 million federal program to foster quantum innovation in the United States.

SQMS >>

DARPA Selects Quntao Zhuang for Young Faculty Award

Sept. 1, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

Electrical and computer engineer will advance research into quantum sensing capabilities.

DARPA Distinction >>

College Welcomes New Faculty, Leadership

Aug. 24, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

Three new professors, two new department chairs and an associate dean for research join the team to help lift the College of Engineering to new heights in mining, chemical and environmental engineering, additive manufacturing and other strategic...

New Semester, New Faces >>