This morning, universities across the country, including the University of Arizona, received a communication from the U.S. Secretary of Education seeking responses on a broad range of issues affecting higher education and its impact in serv…
Dear University of Arizona family, What a year it has been for the U of A! One of transformation, moving our great institution into a bright future while staying true to our identity and values. We expanded pathways to learning opportunitie…
Earlier this year, I charged the university’s Naming Advisory Committee with reviewing whether the name of the César E. Chávez Building on our Tucson main campus should be retained or reconsidered. On May 29, the committee delivered a compr…
Last Friday I was proud to confer nearly 10,000 degrees as we celebrated our newest Wildcat alumni in front of their families and supporters, and colleagues from across campus for the University of Arizona’s 162nd Commencement. I was honore…
In less than a month, we will gather at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Friday, May 15 for Commencement, to celebrate our graduating Wildcats and all they have achieved. We have many important traditions at the U of A. Among all the festivities t…
The 23rd president of the University of Arizona sees its land-grant mission as foundationally important, emphasizing access to a world-class education, research with real-world impact, and service to the state of Arizona and its people. Mee…
I look forward to seeing you at the Staff Social on the Mall tomorrow. It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and recognize the important contributions employees make every day. Many of you shared feedback at last year’s inaugural
I am very pleased to share some exciting news in the video below. Thanks to a transformational $20 million gift from the Garcia Family Foundation, we are creating new scholarships that will open the door for more Wildcats to study abroad. T…
Below you can read communications from the President to the campus community and the community at large, including addresses, memorandums and opinion pieces prepared for local and regional publications. Wishing you a peaceful break and a ha…
It’s a special time of year here at the University of Arizona. Tomorrow, we will cap a week of graduation celebrations and convocations with the University’s 2025 Commencement. A record-setting number of family members, friends, and support…
A few weeks back, we shared a draft of Delivering on Our Promise, the University of Arizona’s strategic imperatives. Nearly 700 people sent responses to our questionnaire, and we have read every one. Thank you for your feedback and your eng…
The 23rd president of the University of Arizona sees its land-grant mission as foundationally important, emphasizing access to a world-class education, research with real-world impact, and service to the state of Arizona and its people. Mee…