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The University of Arizona was the first four-year public university in the state of Arizona to be federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

University of Arizona tells international students to carry essential documents at all times

Campus International students are being advised their social media and devices could be searched by Border Patrol.
The video scoreboard displays the score during a University of Arizona basketball exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico. From October 2024.

Looking back at the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball season

The men's team was stopped by rival Duke University in the tournament's Sweet 16.

The Press Room - March 28, 2025

The funeral of longtime Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva, and who might be running for his seat. Plus, UA President Garimella is installed among protests.

DEIA petition with 3k signatures delivered to University Administration

University officials said they “appreciate community input.”
University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella walks in front of protestors at his official installation ceremony on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Garimella installed as University of Arizona’s 23rd President

A protest calling for a commitment to DEI programming was held in conjunction with the installation ceremony.
Flags from Arizona's 22 federally recognized tribes displayed at the University of Arizona bookstore in November 2020.

The Buzz revisits the legacy and impact of Land Grant Institutions

A look at how an 1862 act impacted Native lands and eventually led to UA's fossil fuel use despite climate pledges.
Naian González Norvind as Corina and Cristo Fernández Carlos in the movie "Corina".

The new film "Corina" offers a compassionate look at living with anxiety.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Book I Love" from the 2025 Tucson Festival of Books; "The Class of 2024" continues; and Mary Jo Pollack shares the story of earning her driver's license in 1964.
Protest supporting Palestinians at Arizona State University's Tempe campus on Friday, April 26, 2024

Department of Education investigates ASU and other universities for alleged Civil Rights violations

The Trump Administration investigates student protests that occurred in support of Palestine last year.
The University of Arizona was the first four-year public university in the state of Arizona to be federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Trump's DEI ban could take $800 million from Arizona universities

Affected grants cover wildfires, pollution, public health and more.
A University of Arizona student walks between buildings in the Student Success District on campus.

UA search committee selects four candidates for Provost

Interviews begin March 17.
Radio telescopes based in New Mexico scan for communication from alien civilizations.

UA Science lecture series returns for its 20th year

The presenters will focus on topics combinng science and communication.
The University of Arizona campus shot from above using a drone. Old Main is visible in the center of the photo and the Bear Down Gym is seen to the left.

University of Arizona announces $20 million in research areas of “great strategic importance”

The University’s President announced the funding from the state’s Technology and Research Initiative Fund on Monday.
A drone shoot showing the words 'Bear Down' painted across the top of the Bear Down Gym on the campus of the University of Arizona.

UA College of Science lecture series begins Thursday

Communication is the theme for 2025's presenters.
Students, staff and faculty at the University of Arizona demonstrate outside the UA Administration building in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs amid several actions to soften DEI language on public-facing UA websites.

University of Arizona faculty: Removing DEI language is “damaging and dangerous” as students protest threat of further cuts

“Identity and language are interwoven,” said associate professor Vanessa Perry.
Fans in UA's McKale Center cheer through a break in the action during a basketball game against Washington State.

Arizona apologizes for 'unacceptable chant' from fans at end of basketball loss to BYU

According to online video, fans can be heard yelling a profane phrase directed at Mormons as the teams were leaving the court.
The University of Arizona was the first four-year public university in the state of Arizona to be federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

University of Arizona is “creating an inventory” of DEI practices as crackdowns continue

A bill in the Arizona Senate could take away funding from Arizona universities and community colleges that teach courses related to DEI.

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