College News

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New Faculty Join UA Engineering

Sept. 18, 2019 | By Emily Dieckman

The college welcomes nine tenure-track faculty members and several lecturers as the 2019-2020 academic year begins.

UA Rises 81 Spots in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings

Sept. 13, 2019 | By Nick Prevenas

The University of Arizona improved its position in the annual rankings, marking the third time since May the university has posted significant gains in national higher education institution standings.

Leaps and Bounds >>

Today’s Students Are Tomorrow’s Space Explorers

Sept. 13, 2019 | By Mikayla Mace

Ten students from Japan and Arizona gathered for the first official Space Camp at Biosphere 2, where they designed Biosphere 3 to sustain life on Mars.

The Biosphere 3 >>

A group of students gather around to watch a demonstration.

Building a Bridge to STEM Degrees for Transfer Students

Sept. 13, 2019 | By Andy Ober

Funding from the National Science Foundation will support scholarships for transfer students from Pima Community College seeking STEM degrees at the UA, and provide training for faculty and mentors.

Sustainable STEM >>

$3M Breakthrough Prize Goes to Black Hole Hunters Including UA Researchers

Sept. 13, 2019 | By Daniel Stolte

The Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, which included several University of Arizona researchers and students, received a prestigious award for producing the first image of a supermassive black hole, taken by means of an Earth-sized alliance of telescopes.

'Oscars of Science' >>

UA Engineering Honored for Commitment to Diversity

Sept. 11, 2019 | By Emily Dieckman

National engineering education society names college to first group of award recipients for dedication to serving underrepresented students and faculty members.

Institutional Inclusion >>