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Trump administration turns to ASU for manufacturing agenda

Trump administration turns to ASU for manufacturing agenda

  • Helen Rummel, Arizona Republic

TEMPE — The Trump administration has tapped Arizona State University for a nationwide effort to reignite American manufacturing.

Coral research with Tucson ties shows El Niño growing stronger as planet warms

Coral research with Tucson ties shows El Niño growing stronger as planet warms

  • Henry Brean

For Star subscribers: A study of corals dating back centuries in the Galapagos Islands found that the global climate phenomenon known as El Niño was nearly 40% stronger during the past 40 years than at any time in the past millennium.

PCC bucks enrollment trend: Grows 1.34%, aims to ‘deepen access’

PCC bucks enrollment trend: Grows 1.34%, aims to ‘deepen access’

  • Prerana Sannappanavar

Pima Community College increased its first-day enrollment for the fall 2026 semester by 1.34%, its application numbers by 6% and its conversion rate of how many students register to enroll after putting in an application by 23%.

U of A glacier expert stunned by scale of devastation in Nepal

U of A glacier expert stunned by scale of devastation in Nepal

  • Henry Brean

Subscriber only: Scientists still are piecing together exactly what happened in the recent deadly landslide and floods in Nepal.

What 9/11 attacks mean today to U of A students, scholars on 25th anniversary

What 9/11 attacks mean today to U of A students, scholars on 25th anniversary

  • Prerana Sannappanavar

As the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 nears, University of Arizona students who weren’t born at the time say they learned as kids about the terror attacks on the U.S. but don’t feel personally affected by that history.

‘People believe in’ U of A, official says of $3B fundraising success

‘People believe in’ U of A, official says of $3B fundraising success

  • Prerana Sannappanavar

When the University of Arizona began its Fuel Wonder fundraising campaign, the goal sounded more than daunting — $3 billion.

U of A launches new business-engineering degree

U of A launches new business-engineering degree

  • Prerana Sannappanavar

Felipe Rodriguez says he came to the U.S. as a “penniless refugee” from Nicaragua at the age of 19, and the only thing he had was an education.

U of A president defends fall enrollment numbers amid faculty pushback

U of A president defends fall enrollment numbers amid faculty pushback

    University of Arizona President Garimella clarified that first-year undergraduate enrollment remains steady despite reports of declines, attributing fluctuations to normal variance without providing exact figures. He emphasized ongoing efforts to improve retention, graduation rates, and admissions processes.

    $10M gift tops off U of A's $3B fundraising campaign

    $10M gift tops off U of A's $3B fundraising campaign

      The University of Arizona will invest a $10 million gift to name a new integrated business and engineering undergraduate program. The gift marks the conclusion of the university’s nearly decade-long "Fuel Wonder" campaign, which has reached its goal of raising $3 billion, the university will…

      Judge rules against former U of A employee in wrongful termination suit

      Judge rules against former U of A employee in wrongful termination suit

        A Pima County Superior Court judge dismissed former University of Arizona employee Clarissa Siebern’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents, ruling her claims lacked sufficient evidence under the whistleblower policy.

        Arizona could lose $80M as international student enrollment falls

        Arizona could lose $80M as international student enrollment falls

          The University of Arizona projected a more than 5% drop in international students based on budget reports over the summer.

          NASA's latest telescope launch has Tucson ties

          NASA's latest telescope launch has Tucson ties

            For Star subscribers: Several University of Arizona researchers are connected to NASA’s latest space telescope. It launched from Kennedy Space Center early Sunday morning.

            U.S. sues Arizona over tuition for undocumented immigrants

            U.S. sues Arizona over tuition for undocumented immigrants

              The Trump administration is suing Arizona over a voter-approved law that lets some undocumented students qualify for in-state college tuition.

              U of A asks state for $7.5M so it can again freeze in-state tuition

              U of A asks state for $7.5M so it can again freeze in-state tuition

                The University of Arizona seeks $7.5 million to freeze in-state undergraduate tuition for a fourth consecutive year in its fiscal 2028 funding request, alongside $25 million for classroom renovations and $17.5 million to expand healthcare workforce training.

                Photos: University of Arizona first day of classes

                Photos: University of Arizona first day of classes

                University of Arizona students return to campus on Monday for the first day of classes. 

                U of A mining lab hosts DOE official amid workforce push

                U of A mining lab hosts DOE official amid workforce push

                A federal assistant secretary of energy toured the University of Arizona’s underground mining laboratory in Sahuarita this week as part of a new initiative to bring more graduates into the U.S. mining workforce.

                PCC fall enrollment up 1.34% in 5th year of growth

                PCC fall enrollment up 1.34% in 5th year of growth

                As students usher back to campuses for the first day of classes this fall, Pima Community College reports its first-day enrollment numbers are up by 1.34% compared to last year, making this the fifth straight year that the college has seen an upward enrollment trend.

                As U of A enrollment drops, four dorms close for 2026-27

                As U of A enrollment drops, four dorms close for 2026-27

                As the fall semester starts, the University of Arizona has closed three of its dorms for the 2026-27 academic year and permanently removing one from its official housing website.

                US visa rule change will hurt university research, U of A faculty leader says

                US visa rule change will hurt university research, U of A faculty leader says

                The U.S.'s rule change shortening international students' visas to four years will be detrimental to universities' enrollment, tuition revenue and Ph.D. students' research, warns University of Arizona Faculty Chair Leila Hudson.  

                U of A faculty chair endorses ‘sanctuary campus’ concept

                U of A faculty chair endorses ‘sanctuary campus’ concept

                A University of Arizona faculty leader says ICE should have “no place on our campus” and that she likes the idea of the university becoming a “sanctuary campus” as a safe space for all, local or international and from all kinds of statuses, origins and identities.

                Lunar legacy: U of A researchers building moon-bound camera

                Lunar legacy: U of A researchers building moon-bound camera

                University of Arizona scientists are developing EMILIA-3D, a camera designed to capture high-resolution infrared and 3D images of the lunar surface to improve understanding of heat transfer and volatile distribution on the moon, supporting future exploration efforts.

                U of A opens first tribal-land medical school branch at Gila River

                U of A opens first tribal-land medical school branch at Gila River

                The University of Arizona is opening a medical school branch on tribal land in the Gila River Indian Community offering tuition-free MD education, aiming to address healthcare shortages and encourage students to practice locally.

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                Arizona GOP senator to subpoena Democratic governor, attorney general in probe

                Arizona GOP senator to subpoena Democratic governor, attorney general in probe

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                U of A acceptance rate rises to 90% as applications plunge

                U of A acceptance rate rises to 90% as applications plunge

                For Star subscribers: Even while the University of Arizona says selectiveness has a role in the school's shrinking enrollment, the acceptance rate for fall 2026 increased compared to the last two years as applications drop, data show.

                U of A reports 1% increase in Ph.D. admissions amid nationwide decline

                U of A reports 1% increase in Ph.D. admissions amid nationwide decline

                The University of Arizona expects a 1% increase in doctoral admissions for fall 2026, bucking a 15% national decline reported among major U.S. research institutions according to the Association of American Universities data.

                Slain U of A student's boyfriend had history of violence, court records say

                Slain U of A student's boyfriend had history of violence, court records say

                A man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend had a history of violence and sexual assault, court documents show, and had recently been expelled from the University of Arizona.

                Faculty chair: U of A shouldn’t have made big changes during summer break

                Faculty chair: U of A shouldn’t have made big changes during summer break

                University of Arizona faculty leaders criticize major summer changes, saying the administration bypassed consultation on Health Sciences restructuring, endowment funds and a new travel policy.

                U of A’s fall enrollment down more than 20%, sources say

                U of A’s fall enrollment down more than 20%, sources say

                The University of Arizona is expected to see another significant decline in first-year undergraduate enrollment this fall, according to two sources familiar with the projections.

                Flandrau Planetarium’s laser-filled listening party for new Phoebe Bridgers album quickly sells out

                Flandrau Planetarium’s laser-filled listening party for new Phoebe Bridgers album quickly sells out

                Phoebe Bridgers fans can hear her new album before its release at a laser-light listening experience at Tucson's Flandrau Planetarium.

                U of A president seeks input for response to Trump admin letter

                U of A president seeks input for response to Trump admin letter

                The Trump administration is again asking universities to publicly commit to its higher education priorities. Here's how Arizona's universities are responding.

                U of A boots fraternity for hazing, including burns from boiling liquids

                U of A boots fraternity for hazing, including burns from boiling liquids

                The University of Arizona has revoked recognition of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity for five years following findings of hazing that included pouring boiling butter on new members, causing burns and hospitalization. The decision follows a thorough investigation by the Dean of Students’ Office.

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