Image New study to help inform patient, physician choices for sleep apnea treatment Today A five-year, nearly $14 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, or PCORI, will support a University of Arizona-led clinical trial comparing three common treatments for obstructive sleep apnea. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Dostoevsky and double-doubles: Tobe Awaka discusses academics and athletics with Provost Prelock Today Awaka sat down for his "exit interview" to discuss balancing the spotlight this season with his academics, his fondness for Fyodor Dostoevsky's characters, and what's next after he graduates. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Statement from University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella on the passing of Fred Boice May 8, 2026 Read more at University of Arizona News
Image From their father's lab to the graduation stage: Twin sisters aim for medicine May 7, 2026 Inspired by their immigrant father's work in cancer research, twin sisters Sally and Nora Shaheen are getting ready to cross the graduation stage together. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Cosmic blowtorches: How quasars shut down star formation in the early universe May 6, 2026 "Super quasars" – extremely bright galactic centers powered by supermassive black holes – are the likely culprits behind galaxies shutting down star formation long before they should have in the very young universe. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Cool beans, smart roots: Scientists discover a new cell that helps seedlings survive drought-battered and nutrient-poor soils May 6, 2026 Researchers have identified a previously unknown cell type hidden on the roots of common beans, a microscopic survival mechanism that could inform the development of more climate-resilient crops and reduce fertilizer dependence. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement May 6, 2026 University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella will confer about 10,000 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees at the university's 162nd Commencement on May 15. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image After finding opportunity in Tucson, this med school grad aims to give back May 6, 2026 Camila Hurtado created her own roadmap to medicine, inspired by her patients and mentored by faculty at the College of Medicine – Tucson. She is now poised to become an ear, nose and throat surgeon. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A Health Sciences colleges climb in national Blue Ridge rankings May 6, 2026 Several University of Arizona Health Sciences colleges rose in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings as the university expanded its federal research footprint. 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