Image U of A program bridges historical gap in swimming access, now for teens and adults June 2, 2026 The African American Museum of Southern Arizona, which provides free swimming lessons with U of A Aquatics to address disparities in swim access, has expanded its youth program to include teens and adults. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A continues to rank among top 0.5% of world universities in CWUR rankings June 1, 2026 The U of A ranked No. 50 among U.S. institutions and No. 27 among public colleges and universities in the 2026 edition of the Center for World University Rankings. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Researchers convene at U of A to tackle 'forever chemicals' at National PFAS Conference May 27, 2026 The 2026 National PFAS Conference, taking place June 8-10 on the U of A campus, is one of the few national conferences designed around the people living very closely with contamination. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Near-space certificate program boosts homeland security May 22, 2026 The University of Arizona leverages its research strengths to launch the Advanced Education in Terrestrial Operations and Space program. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image New $3.8M NIH grant funds research on 'mind after midnight' as a suicide risk factor May 21, 2026 Researchers in the Department of Psychiatry are studying the effects of being awake between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on decision-making. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Turning surroundings into a 'virtual screen' could help machines to better see in 3D May 20, 2026 A new approach to accurately imaging objects with complex shapes and varying degrees of "shininess" could enable high-precision applications in virtual and mixed reality settings, industrial inspection and medical imaging. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Older adults recall their memories in richer detail in everyday life than they do in the lab, studies show May 19, 2026 Parallel findings from two separate papers by U of A psychologists suggest that older adults can recall more vivid and specific memories – especially when questioned in real-world scenarios outside a lab. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Antibiotic proves ineffective in treating wheezing in young children in the emergency room May 18, 2026 A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found no improvement with azithromycin in young children, calling into question a common practice for treating severe wheezing. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Launching careers while working to protect vulnerable people from extreme heat May 18, 2026 U of A graduate students are aiding the Heat and Health Resilience Innovation Consortium, which is helping prepare them for careers in medicine and public health. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Study validates accuracy of depression screening for people with chronic pain May 13, 2026 A new study found that a widely used depression screening questionnaire is accurate for people with and without chronic pain, debunking a common misconception that the screening inflates depression scores for people with chronic pain. Read more at University of Arizona News