The U of A delivered $955 million in total research activity last year, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions and remaining No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics. University officials project research activity exceeded $1 billion in fiscal year 2024 and are submitting the data to the National Science Foundation for review. The official number will be confirmed in the fall.

Marcelino A. Perez III, a Tucson native and first-generation college student, will graduate from the U of A this week with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice studies.

U of A researchers found that millennials are balancing hope and hesitation as they plan for their financial futures amid climate challenges.

Nearly all living organisms use the same genetic code, the building blocks of life. A new study suggests conventional wisdom about how the code evolved is likely flawed.

The Burn Period Tracker tool provides real-time information on the number of hours per day that relative humidity is less than or equal to 20% – a metric informally known as the "burn period." The tool has been has been widely adopted by fire managers across the Southwest.

Two undergraduates and seven graduate students received the awards. Each overcame personal challenges while achieving academic success and demonstrating a commitment to helping others.

Shibin Jiang in optical sciences and Abhijit Mahalanobis in electrical and computer engineering were recognized for developing influential inventions in their fields.

U of A geoscientists are leading a $12 million feasibility study to characterize geologic locations suitable for carbon dioxide storage in the Harquahala basin west of Phoenix.

The U of A made this year's list of the Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting. The Associated Students of the U of A launched the Bear Down & Vote campaign to encourage student voting.