UA PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH

UA PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH

An extensive nationwide search culminated in naming Dr. Robert Robbins as the 22nd president of the University of Arizona. In April, the Arizona Board of Regents approved the contract of Robert Clayton Robbins, M.D., as the 22nd president of the University of...
RANKED IN EXCELLENCE

RANKED IN EXCELLENCE

Each of Arizona’s three public universities consistently stands out in prestigious rankings, demonstrating the ability of these institutions to deliver outstanding programs at scale. Here are some examples of university excellence from 2016-17:​ For the second...
GRADUATES’ EARNINGS

GRADUATES’ EARNINGS

Total earnings for graduates of Arizona’s public universities increased 46 percent from $11.1 billion in 2010 to $16.2 billion in 2015, with an estimated $1.2 billion paid in state and local taxes. Improved earnings and a strengthened tax base are tangible benefits of...
RESEARCH IMPACT

RESEARCH IMPACT

Research innovation improves lives and generates significant economic impact for Arizona – bringing in $1.1 billion in research expenditures in FY 2016 alone. Through research, millions of dollars are reinvested annually into the community, and technology transfer...
MAJOR ECONOMIC FORCE

MAJOR ECONOMIC FORCE

Arizona’s public universities are significant contributors to the state’s economy. Arizona’s public universities are foundational to the state, creating the highly qualified workforce of the future, generating jobs and discovering new technologies through research...