Image U of A takes leading operations role in NASA mission Wednesday The newly launched Pandora satellite became the first on-orbit NASA mission to be managed from the U of A's Multi-Mission Operation Center, marking a milestone in the U of A's decades-long history in space research and exploration. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image MrBeast takes over Biosphere 2, from rooftop to rainforest Wednesday The popular content creator spent a day in Southern Arizona touring the world's largest controlled environment for the video, "$1 vs $1,000,000,000 Futuristic Tech!" Read more at University of Arizona News
Image ARPA-H award will fund creation of portable lymphatic imaging scanner Monday A University of Arizona team will research and develop a super-resolution lymphatic imaging system. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image 'Trojan horse' may deliver toxic dose of copper to bacterial colonies, including drug-resistant MRSA infections Jan. 22, 2026 A team led by Michael D. L. Johnson is developing a compound that can smuggle an antimicrobial drug through bacteria's defensive shields. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Rewilding corn reveals what its roots forgot Jan. 22, 2026 Researchers are tapping corn's wild ancestor to uncover what modern cultivation may have lost – traits that help naturally balance nitrogen in agricultural soils. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A expert urges for more comprehensive telehealth policy Jan. 21, 2026 In a Q&A, University of Arizona health law and policy expert Tara Sklar explains why stopgap funding measures for telehealth services – like the one set to expire on Jan. 30 – cannot keep up with the demand of remote health care. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image College of Science Lecture Series explores the impact of science on humanity's future Jan. 20, 2026 The 20th anniversary of the popular public lecture series will explore a variety of developments and disciplines with key roles to play in defining the next era of scientific discovery. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A announces the Kyl Institute for National Security Jan. 16, 2026 The forward-deployed research hub draws on institutional strengths to safeguard the country and honors University of Arizona alumnus and former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A partners with defense contractor team selected to compete for Golden Dome contracts Jan. 14, 2026 The University of Arizona will team with Precise Systems, Inc., and others as Southern Arizona's strong national defense ecosystem applies its expertise to the space-based missile defense system project. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A research expenditures exceed $1B, ranked among top 20 public universities Jan. 12, 2026 The University of Arizona delivered more than $1 billion in total research activity in fiscal year 2024, ranking among the top 20 public research institutions. Read more at University of Arizona News