Image Plants are heating up faster than the air around them – and climate models are missing it Today A new study shows that rising temperatures are going to hit plants harder than most current models predict, which could have significant implications for everything from plant and animal biodiversity to future weather patterns. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image A U of A food safety expert explains the cyclosporiasis outbreak July 16, 2026 Associate Professor Gerardo "Jerry" Lopez spoke about why cyclospora is so hard to trace, how people can protect themselves, and what most people get wrong about it. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A secures $3.74 million to strengthen Arizona's preparedness for New World screwworm June 30, 2026 A $3.74 million Grand Challenge Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture will help strengthen Arizona's preparedness for New World screwworm. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Report: Arizonans facing water insecurity want transparency, seat at the table June 29, 2026 A new report from the Center for Regional Food Studies shows that trust in tap water is low but getting bottled water is costly for many, and that residents want guidance on conservation. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Seven U of A educators named 2026-2027 Fulbright Scholars June 24, 2026 Seven University of Arizona faculty members will soon travel the world to conduct vital research and strengthen global relationships as Fulbright Scholars. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image In revitalizing the Colorado River Delta, a little goes a long way June 18, 2026 Small amounts of water and funding have revived stretches of the lower Colorado River, a new report from a U of A-led team of research has found. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Climate change is now causing more local extinction in temperate regions than the tropics, surprising study shows June 18, 2026 A global study of more than 5,100 species of plants and animals challenges long-held assumptions about which species are most threatened by climate change. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A-led project presents solutions for Arizona's water worries June 17, 2026 The tri-university project's summary report reviews Arizona's current water resources and provides options for ensuring water supply reliability across sectors within the state. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A space science ranks No. 1 among public universities in latest US News global ranking June 16, 2026 The U of A ranked No. 1 among public U.S. universities in space science and No. 20 among all public U.S. universities overall in the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities ranking. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Arizona tribal agriculture generates over $750 million in total economic output, new analysis finds May 28, 2026 A first-of-its-kind systematic, benchmark study reveals American Indians manage 81% of Arizona's farmland and drive significant "spillover" benefits for non-tribal communities. Read more at University of Arizona News