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Celebrate resilience and ingenuity at TEDxUofA Desert Genius on Friday, Oct. 18, at Centennial Hall.

Get your ticket(s) for $5 now: http://tedx.arizona.edu!

Today, we honor and remember those lost 23 years ago.

Installation created by U of A College Republicans.

Indigenous students pursuing nursing careers at the University of Arizona College of Nursing will benefit from additional financial support thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Indian Health Service.

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The Princeton Review again lists the U of A as one of the nation's best colleges, with top marks in:

Intramural sports (No. 4)
Health services (No. 12)
Student government (No. 18)
Entrepreneurship (No. 30)
Green colleges (No. 50)

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Fireball! Watch this 3-foot space rock light up the sky over the Philippines. Our
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration-funded Catalina Sky Survey discovered the miniature asteroid less than 24 hours before impact!

Watch: Moment asteroid lights up night sky in Philippines European Space Agency say the asteroid, dubbed 2024 RW1, was "harmless" but created a "spectacular fireball".

Happy Labor Day, Wildcats! Today, we are celebrating the hardworking staff, faculty, and students!

One of the most critical safety concerns for electric vehicles is keeping their batteries cool, as temperature spikes can lead to dangerous consequences.

New research led by a University of Arizona doctoral student proposes a way to predict and prevent temperature spikes in the lithium-ion batteries commonly used to power such vehicles. https://bit.ly/3yOFCMX

Imagine owning a camera so powerful it can take freeze-frame photographs of a moving electron – an object traveling so fast it could circle the Earth many times in a second. Researchers at the University of Arizona have developed the world's fastest electron microscope that can do just that. https://bit.ly/4fVUKZw

Show off your Wildcat pride today by wearing red and blue!

Dr. Suresh Garimella will begin his tenure as 23rd president of the University of Arizona on Oct. 1. Dr. Garimella is a student-focused leader and prolific scholar, who recognizes the U of A's position as a global research powerhouse. We look forward to welcoming him to the Wildcat family!

“It is an honor to lead the University of Arizona. I believe strongly in the university’s land-grant mission to educate a talented and diverse student body and serve the state of Arizona,” said Dr. Garimella. “The U of A’s reputation for world-class research and innovation, academics, athletics, and the arts is a result of the incredible work of faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends, and I cannot wait to join the effort. With gratitude to the Arizona Board of Regents and Presidential Search Advisory Committee, I am proud to be a Wildcat.” https://bit.ly/4g3der4

It's the first day of school! Time for a fresh start and new goals. Let’s go, Wildcats! 🌵📚

The University of Arizona will welcome its largest and most diverse class in university history Monday when more than 9,300 first-year students – including a record 4,900 Arizona residents – start their Wildcat journeys. https://bit.ly/4cGqWwW

Remain proactive about safety and review the Wildcat Safety Guide as the new academic year begins: https://bit.ly/3WM4Qn4.

On August 9, the board appointed Dr. Garimella as the next The University of Arizona president, but his path to the post began years before during his family's daily homework sessions.

His family's belief in the power of education laid the bedrock for his higher education career of nearly 35 years: ow.ly/nbCc50T5nug

Welcome to the U of A neighborhood, Wildcats! 🐾📦 As you settle into your new home, remember to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen ☀️ . Explore your new surroundings, and don’t hesitate to ask questions— Visit https://bit.ly/3YS0mxL for housing info. Here’s to an amazing semester ahead! 🌵🎉

As the new academic year approaches, make sure you are registered for UAlert to get emergency messages via text and email. Confirm your information is up to date here: https://bit.ly/3X5gue5

Want to keep others in the loop? Family, friends and community members may also register for UAlert to stay aware of what is happening on campus.

Have you heard of the Student Success District? The Student Success District is located on central campus in four buildings and is committed to supporting students, achieving academic excellence, and promoting health and wellness. Learn more about the district at https://bit.ly/3W3vHMc.

Destination Arizona is just around the corner, and we can’t wait! It’s one week away, but there is still time to register at https://bit.ly/3VlM3xZ

The University of Arizona Museum of Art is celebrating 10 years of Mapping Q – an art-based program for LGBTQ youth – with an exhibit featuring works of art created by program participants and teachers over the last decade. The exhibit, "Still Q***r After All These Years," features 35 artworks by 19 artists. https://bit.ly/3yFLRCu

After 8 years of preparation, a satellite entirely built by U of A students launched on July 3 atop a FireFly rocket from Vandenberg, California. Named CatSat, it carries an inflatable antenna and will collect space weather data. Read more about the impressive satellite ➡️➡️ https://bit.ly/46Lg4wx

Hey Wildcats! Don’t forget that Destination Arizona is coming up soon. Good news, there’s still time to register at https://bit.ly/3UYTxIr

The time is close! We only have 2 weeks left before we start our fun and exciting new school year.

Discover the ideal learning approach for you - whether it's the flexibility of online learning or the interaction of in-person classes. Find what suits your needs best at https://bit.ly/3VySD4s

Ever wondered what's going on inside your dog's head? A researcher partnered with Netflix and Red Rock Films to answer that question in the upcoming documentary "Inside the Mind of a Dog," which premiers this Friday, Aug. 9. Bark bark!

U of A researcher featured in Netflix film 'Inside the Mind of a Dog' | University of Arizona News Emily Bray, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, helps peel back the layers of canine cognition in a new Netflix documentary narrated by Rob Lowe.