Image From the Sahara to the U of A: This graduate brings language, culture and community together May 5, 2026 Whether he's volunteering in Morocco or speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Mourad Abdennebi is guided by his values of community service and belief that language education can connect communities around the world. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Supply Chain Transformation: A chat with Andrew Brennan on what it means for employees May 5, 2026 The university is updating how expenses, contracts and purchasing are managed to reduce manual work, improve visibility and make processes easier for employees. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Reflecting on progress and momentum: A Q&A with President Garimella and Provost Prelock May 5, 2026 Ahead of Commencement, university leaders discuss progress on the university's strategic imperatives and Academic Success Goals, including efforts to enhance student support, advance research in areas of strength and prepare graduates to address real-world challenges in Arizona and beyond. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image In Brief: Commencement speaker, no-cost student counseling, Convergence Awards April 21, 2026 Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt will deliver the Commencement address on May 15. The university is removing a barrier to accessing mental health care, and more than a dozen researchers were honored with Convergence Awards. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Arizona Forward: A Q&A on the university's new budget model April 21, 2026 Richard Cate, senior advisor to the president for operations, explains the new model that will guide how the university allocates tuition revenue and research-related funding starting in fiscal year 2026-27 to support financial stability and long-term planning. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Commencement? Convocation? Celebration? A quick guide April 20, 2026 Not all graduation events are the same — here's how Commencement, convocations and celebrations each recognize student achievement at the University of Arizona. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image A Wildcat 'through and through' – Olivia A. Mendoza wins the Billy Joe Varney Staff Award for Excellence April 20, 2026 With over 30 years of service supporting students and colleagues, Olivia A. Mendoza has been named the recipient of the Billy Joe Varney Staff Award for Excellence, the university’s highest staff honor, as part of this year’s Staff Awards for Excellence. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image A new home for public media at the U of A April 20, 2026 After more than 50 years in the Modern Languages Building basement, Arizona Public Media has moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility built to support its growing television, radio and digital platforms. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Across campus, kindness takes root through Be Kind, Bear Down April 20, 2026 Be Kind, Bear Down brings students, faculty and staff together to build a more connected campus through everyday acts of kindness. What started as a shared idea is now showing up in creative, meaningful ways across departments and classrooms. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Awards and Accolades April 8, 2026 Congratulations to these recent honorees: Marvin Slepian, Valerie Trouet, Vicente Talanquer, Nolan Cabrera, Lillian Gorman, Jamie A. Lee and the Arizona Mining, Mineral and Natural Resources Education Museum. Read more at University of Arizona News