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71-644: The Arizona Cancer Center Chapel also known as the Soleri Chapel or the "De Bonis Chapel" is a distinctive architectural resource located within the University of Arizona Cancer Center at 1515 North Campbell Avenue in Tucson, Arizona . Designed by the internationally renowned Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri and built in 1986, the chapel reflects Soleri's vision and commitment to blending art, architecture, and nature. The late twentieth-century design

142-682: A $ 50 million renewal grant. Rebranded in late 2015 as "CyVerse", the collaborative cloud-based data management platform is moving beyond life sciences to provide cloud-computing access across all scientific disciplines. In June 2011, the university announced it would assume full ownership of the Biosphere 2 scientific research facility in Oracle, Arizona . Biosphere 2 was constructed by private developers (funded mainly by Texas businessman and philanthropist Ed Bass ) with its first closed system experiment commencing in 1991. The university had been

213-539: A Phoenix-based architectural firm, the theater was awarded the 2003 Citation Award from the American Institute of Architects , Arizona Chapter. The Computer Science department's webcam provides a live feed of the campus as seen from the top of the Gould-Simpson building (the tallest classroom building on campus at 10 stories). The Berger Memorial Fountain at the west entrance of Old Main honors

284-642: A balance between urban aesthetics, equality, and environmental stewardship. The chapel serves as a living memorial to Soleri's profound influence on the fields of architecture and urban design. In the early 1980s, Titular Bishop Donato De Bonis , who served as the Secretary General of the Vatican Bank ( Institute for the Works of Religion ), sought cutting-edge cancer treatment in Tucson, Arizona at

355-451: A courtyard with vending machines, and an expanded computer lab with several dozen workstations and 3D printing . Computers and 3D printing are available for use by the general public (with some restrictions) as well as by UA students, faculty and staff. Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation Founded in 1985, the organization is committed to honoring and preserving Tucson 's unique architectural treasures and public spaces . During

426-585: A cutting edge air conditioning system and 55,000-gallon water-harvesting tank. Designed to resemble a slot canyon in the Sonoran Desert, the 150,000 sq. ft. building focuses on adaptation and reducing our carbon footprint. The Student Union Memorial Center, on the north side of the Mall east of Old Main, was completely reconstructed between 2000 and 2003. It replaced a 270,000-square-foot (25,000 m ) structure originally opened in 1951 with additions during

497-479: A financial crisis, allegedly "losing track of more than $ 240 million through accounting errors and flawed financial projections." Subsequent investigative reporting by The Arizona Republic linked much of the crisis to the university's purchase of Ashford University, accusing university administrators of knowing that Ashford was experiencing "a downward enrollment spiral that began years before [the purchase] and dismal graduation and retention rates". In April 2024,

568-560: A five-acre plot in Paradise Valley , which translates to "before things." Colly died of cancer in 1982. In 1985, Arizona Cancer Center architect Bernard J. Friedman of F & D Associates and Friedman, Keim & McFerron Architects/Engineers commissioned Soleri to design a contemplative chapel for cancer patients and their families. The project took on a deeply personal expression reflecting Soleri's personal loss and experience. Tomiaki Tamura, with Paolo Soleri Associates assisted on

639-464: A former student. Following the crime, the university commissioned an independent investigation of campus safety. Following that investigation and one of their own that faulted the university for failing to act on warnings and protect the campus, the university's faculty senate voted " no confidence " in the president and many other leaders at the university. In 2023, the University of Arizona faced

710-539: A gesture of appreciation for the medical treatment he received, Bishop De Bonis funded the Chapel Project at the Cancer Center. The Chapel was dedicated in memory of his mother. The chapel's design is characterized by its distinctive sand-cast barrel-vaulted concrete ceilings, reflecting Soleri's dedication to harmonizing with the natural environment . The concrete, cast within a bed of silt , exhibits

781-671: A large research institution. It started in 1962 with an acceptance of seventy-five students and has grown to 5,508 in the academic year 2016–2017. It was renamed from the Honors College to the W.A. Franke Honors College in recognition of a $ 25 million gift commitment made by William A. "Bill" Franke . Arizona is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The University of Arizona aims to reach $ 1 billion annually in research expenditures. The university achieved $ 954 million in FY2023, which places it among

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852-574: A resolution admonishing the university's decision to ignore the Arizona State Historic Preservation Act. As of January 2024 the Chapel remains closed to the public. University of Arizona The University of Arizona ( Arizona , U of A , UArizona , or UA ) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona , United States. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature , it

923-474: A resolution asking for the preservation of the Chapel emphasizing the importance of adhering to Arizona Revised Statute 41-864 and underscored the responsibility of entities like the University of Arizona in preserving historical and cultural resources. In January 2023, after a large public outcry, the University of Arizona put the plans to destroy the Chapel on "indefinite pause." At the 23 January 2024 Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting, Matt Heinz proposed

994-472: A unique texture and color reflective of the desert's character. Embedded botanical graphics, consistent with Soleri's design approach present throughout his iconic creation Arcosanti, further underline his profound connection to the local landscape. The chapel's spatial integrity and architectural elements make it a unique exemplar of Soleri's work in Southern Arizona, and internationally showcasing

1065-588: A university. Reaching the planet's surface in May 2008, the mission's purpose was to improve knowledge of the Martian Arctic. The Arizona Radio Observatory , a part of Steward Observatory , operates the Submillimeter Telescope on Mount Graham . The National Science Foundation funded the iPlant Collaborative in 2008 with a $ 50 million grant. In 2013, iPlant Collaborative received

1136-608: Is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". UA also is a member of the Association of American Universities . The University of Arizona is affiliated with two academic medical centers, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix . Known as the Arizona Wildcats (often shortened to "Cats"), the UA's intercollegiate athletic teams were members of

1207-830: Is a rare example of Soleri's architectural work in southern Arizona. Born in Turin , Italy, in 1919, Paolo Soleri graduated with a master's degree from Politecnico di Torino in 1946. His journey led him to Arizona , where he participated in a fellowship with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West in Scottsdale . This experience, coupled with his later return to Italy in 1950 to design the Ceramica Artistica Solimene, significantly influenced Soleri's architectural philosophy. In 1956, Soleri returned to Arizona with his wife, Colly, and embarked on building Cosanti ,

1278-523: Is roughly divided into quadrants. The north and south sides of campus are delineated by a grassy expanse called the Mall, which stretches from Old Main eastward to the campus' eastern border at Campbell Avenue (a major north–south arterial street). The west and east sides of campus are separated roughly by Highland Avenue and the Student Union Memorial Center (see below). The science and mathematics buildings tend to be clustered in

1349-639: The Cassini spacecraft orbit around Saturn is larger than any other university globally. The U of A laboratory designed and operated the atmospheric radiation investigations and imaging on the probe. The UA operates the HiRISE camera, a part of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter . While using the HiRISE camera in 2011, UA alumnus Lujendra Ojha and his team discovered proof of liquid water on

1420-763: The CERN-LHC ATLAS Collaboration in 1994. Arizona has a strategic program to attract foreign scholars, in particular from China. According to the 2015–2016 Association of Research Libraries' "Spending by University Research Libraries" report, UA libraries are ranked as the 37th overall university library in North America (out of 114) for university investment. As of 2012 , the UA's library system contains over six million print volumes, 1.1 million electronic books, and 74,000 electronic journals. The Main Library, opened in 1976, serves as

1491-591: The Index Herbarium. The campus also boasts hundreds of olive trees many of which were planted by Prof. Robert H. Forbes. Many of these trees are over a hundred years old. The University of Arizona, like its sister institutions Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University , is governed by the Arizona Board of Regents or the ABOR, a 12-member body. Eight volunteer members are appointed by

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1562-480: The National Register of Historic Places and as Local Historic Landmarks. The Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation launched Tucson Modernism Week in 2011 and continues to manage the annual educational program. The foundation has worked to save southern Arizona's early silent film heritage including restoration and screenings of silent films shot in Tucson and southern Arizona including The Mine with

1633-729: The Pac-12 Conference of the NCAA . The university joined the Big 12 Conference on August 2, 2024. UA athletes have won national titles in several sports, most notably men's basketball, baseball, and softball. After the passage of the Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862 , the push for a university in Arizona grew. The Arizona Territory's " Thieving Thirteenth " Legislature approved the University of Arizona in 1885 and selected

1704-714: The Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation in 2018, and featured in the book Holy Modern published in 2017. In October 2023 the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation discovered University of Arizona plans to eliminate the chapel by harvesting and relocating artistic elements to decorate a new "meditation hallway" in the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. The plan to destroy the architecture, spatial arrangement and design intent

1775-563: The " genocide and ethnic cleansing in Palestine " and called for divestment . The main campus' 179 buildings sit on 380 acres (1.5 km ) in central Tucson, about one mile (1.6 km) northeast of downtown. Roy Place , a prominent Tucson architect, designed many of the early buildings, including the Arizona State Museum buildings (one of them the 1927 main library) and Centennial Hall. Place's use of red brick set

1846-501: The (1976) main library. Speedway Boulevard, one of Tucson's primary east–west arterial streets, traditionally defined the northern boundary of campus but since the 1980s, several university buildings have been constructed directly on, and north of, this street, expanding into a neighborhood traditionally filled with apartment complexes and single-family homes. The university has purchased a handful of these apartment complexes for student housing in recent years. Sixth Street typically defines

1917-472: The 1960s and early 1970s. The building was designed to mirror the USS Arizona (BB-39). A variety of sculptures pepper the premises, decorating the air with the chimes of dog tags or the colors of refracted light in honor of those who have served. A bell housed on the USS Arizona , one of the two bells rescued from the ship after the attack on Pearl Harbor , has a permanent home in the clock tower of

1988-416: The 2014–2015 academic year, 68 freshman students were National Merit Scholars . UA students hail from all states in the U.S. While nearly 69% of students are from Arizona , nearly 11% are from California, and 8% are international. The University of Arizona W.A. Franke Honors College provides a program for over 4,500 students that creates a smaller community feel like that of a liberal arts college within

2059-410: The 2016 London Conference on Intelligence , where presentations on eugenics are given. Figueredo has also reviewed papers for Mankind Quarterly , a journal which has advocated for racial hierarchy. Figueredo has disavowed eugenics and racial inferiority. Since 1945 the university has published Arizona Quarterly , an academic literary journal . Arizona partnership with Universidad de Sonora

2130-491: The 2018–19 academic year. Incoming students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program are automatically eligible for the Guaranteed Tuition Program and will not be subject to tuition increases for 8 continuous semesters (four years). The Guaranteed Tuition Program does not apply to rates for summer and winter sessions. The UA is considered a "selective" university by U.S. News & World Report . In

2201-607: The Arizona Cancer Center. Dr. Sydney Salmon and Dr. Alberts were instrumental in providing this advanced medical care. In 1983, Dr. Alberts traveled to the Vatican for a meeting with Bishop De Bonis, resulting in the exchange of "mementos" as gifts for the Cancer Center Staff upon his return. During this period, Bishop De Bonis frequently visited Tucson due to his close relationship with Sydney Salmo and

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2272-460: The COVID-19 pandemic. All employees making up to $ 150,000 per year were furloughed, with the length determined by each employees' salary. For employees making more than $ 150,000 per year, pay cuts of 17% or 20% were instituted. Also in 2020, the University of Arizona announced it had purchased Ashford University from Zovio and renamed it The University of Arizona Global Campus . The purchase

2343-565: The Foundation came from the sale of salvageable materials donated by Frank McClure and Homes Tuttle Ford from the demolition of the Spanish Revival Mansion "Avalon House" on Oracle Road. The Foundation's primary goal was to establish a solid financial base that would enable THPF to act quickly, if necessary, to save endangered historic buildings. Although the foundation never fulfilled it intended mission, it did influence

2414-630: The Governor to staggered eight-year terms; two students serve on the board for two-year appointments, with the first year being a nonvoting apprentice year. The Governor and the Superintendent of Public Instruction serve as voting ex-officio members. The ABOR provides "policy guidance" and oversight to the three major degree-granting universities, as provided for by Title 15 of the Arizona Revised Statutes . Suresh Garimella

2485-536: The HiRISE camera, with Principal Investigator Alfred McEwen as the lead on the project. This NASA mission to Mars carrying the UA-designed camera is capturing the highest-resolution images of the planet ever seen. The journey of the orbiter was 300 million miles. In August 2007, the UA, under the charge of Peter Smith, led the Phoenix Mars Mission , the first mission completely controlled by

2556-754: The Iron Door and Ridin' Wild (1925 film) . As of 2016, Demion Clinco serves as the Executive Director and Suzy Gershman as the President of the Board. In 2016 the Foundation purchased and saved the Hirsh's Shoes building, located at 2934 E Broadway Blvd in Tucson and in 2019, saved, purchased and restored the Ball-Paylore House . Each year the Foundation presents awards to recognize

2627-488: The Student Union Memorial Center. The bell arrived on campus in July 1946. The bell was rung seven times on the third Wednesday of every month at 12:07 pm – symbolic of the battleship's sinking on December 7, 1941 – to honor individuals at the UA, as well as after home football victories, over any team except other Arizona schools. In December 2020, it was announced that at the request of the U.S. Navy, who still officially owns

2698-484: The Sun; Solar Probe Plus, a historic mission into the Sun's atmosphere for the first time; Rosetta's VIRTIS; WISE; and OSIRIS-REx, the first U.S. sample-return mission to a near-Earth asteroid, which launched on September 8, 2016. UA students have been selected as Truman , Rhodes , Goldwater , and Fulbright Scholars. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education , UA is among the top 25 producers of Fulbright awards in

2769-518: The U.S. UA is a member of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy , a consortium of institutions pursuing research in astronomy. The association operates observatories and telescopes , notably Kitt Peak National Observatory just outside Tucson. UA is a member of the Association of American Universities . Reaching Mars in March 2006, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter contained

2840-576: The UA chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine joined student protests across the USA against the war in Gaza , during what they called “ Israeli Apartheid Week”. The encampment was attacked and dispersed by police firing rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper balls. Bystanders and press were also hurt in the police violence. The students were protesting against UA involvement with companies supporting

2911-416: The UA in the 1950s and 1960s), Homer L. Shantz , Kendrick C. Babcock, and Rufus B. von KleinSmid . The University of Arizona offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. Grades are given on a strict 4-point scale with "A" worth 4, "B" worth 3, "C" worth 2, "D" worth 1 and "E" worth zero points. In 2023, The Center for World University Rankings ranked University of Arizona No. 95 in

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2982-710: The UA students who died in World War I, and dates back to 1919. The University of Arizona generates renewable energy with solar panels (photo voltaic) that have been installed on campus buildings. In 2011, the Sustainable Endowments Institute gave the university a College Sustainability Report Card grade of "B." In 2015, the university opened the ENR2, housing the University of Arizona School of Geography, Development and Environment set to be one of its "greenest" buildings on campus with features like

3053-436: The University of Arizona is $ 12,700 for full-time undergraduate residents and $ 37,200 for non-residents. As in other states, the cost of tuition has been rising due to the reduction in government support and large increase in administrative staff over teaching staff. Undergraduate students who enrolled in the UA's optional tuition guarantee program in 2014 will remain at $ 11,591 for residents and $ 30,745 for non-residents through

3124-402: The bell, and in the interest of preservation of the historic artifact, that the bell would no longer be rung. Much of the main campus has been designated an arboretum . Plants from around the world are labeled along a self-guided plant walk. The Krutch Cactus Garden includes the tallest Boojum tree in the state of Arizona. Two herbaria on the university campus are referred to as "ARIZ" in

3195-568: The city of Tucson to receive the appropriation to build the university. Tucson hoped to receive the appropriation for the territory's mental hospital, which carried a $ 100,000 allocation instead of the $ 25,000 allotted to the territory's only university (Arizona State University was also chartered in 1885, but it was created as Arizona's normal school , and not a university ). Flooding on the Salt River delayed Tucson's legislators, and by they time they reached Prescott , back-room deals allocating

3266-494: The conclusion of the 2005–06 academic term. Other past UA presidents include Manuel Pacheco (Likins' primary predecessor; the first person of Hispanic descent to lead the university and for whom the Integrated Learning Center is named), Henry Koffler (Pacheco's predecessor and the first UA alumnus to lead the university), John Schaefer, Richard Harvill (who presided over a period of dramatic growth for

3337-644: The destruction and pursue an alternative approach that would save the chapel. Robbins ignored the requests and in December 2023, UA planning announced its intent to proceed with destruction of the sacred space. In December 2023, the chapel was added to Arizona's Most Endangered Places list by the Arizona Preservation Foundation and the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission unanimously passed

3408-451: The early 1980s, a growing concern over the continual demolition of historic buildings sparked the conception of a non-profit organization that could actively protect and advocate for Tucson's historic built environment. In March 1985, the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation was established for the purpose of acquiring, maintaining, and preserving endangered historic properties in the Tucson area. The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission

3479-603: The first building on campus, began on October 27, 1887, and classes met for the first time in 1891 with 32 students in Old Main, which is still in use today. Because there were no high schools in Arizona Territory, the university maintained separate preparatory classes for the first 23 years of operation. In 1924, during Cloyd Marvin 's tenure as president, the university was recognized by the Association of American Universities . Three professors were murdered at

3550-414: The fusion of sustainability, human connection, and coexistence with the natural world. As the Arizona Cancer Center was expanded, the patient area where the chapel is located was reorganized into research spaces and offices. The change effectively closed the chapel to the public. The chapel was opened to the public as part of Tucson Modernism Week in 2013 and 2018, named a "Modern Architectural Classic" by

3621-518: The library system's reference, periodical, and administrative center; most of the main collections are housed here. The Main Library is on the southeast quadrant of campus near McKale Center and Arizona Stadium . In 2002, the Integrated Learning Center (ILC) was completed as a $ 20 million, 100,000-square-foot (10,000 m ) computer facility intended for use by incoming students. The ILC features classrooms, auditoriums,

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3692-489: The most desirable territorial institutions had been made. Tucson was largely disappointed with receiving what was viewed as an inferior prize. With no parties willing to provide land for the new institution, the citizens of Tucson prepared to return the money to the Territorial Legislature until two gamblers and a saloon keeper decided to donate 40 acres to the Board of Regents. Construction of Old Main ,

3763-461: The official management partner of the facility for research purposes since 2007. In 2018 UA received funding from the Pioneer Fund , a non-profit institute which promotes scientific racism and eugenics . The funds were applied for by Aurelio Jose Figueredo , who directs the graduate program on human behavior and evolutionary psychology. Funds from the grant were used by Figueredo to attend

3834-654: The project. Constructed in 1986, the Paolo Soleri Chapel has garnered international recognition for its architectural ingenuity. The same year, the Corcoran Gallery of Art organized a touring exhibition titled "The Architectural Visions of Paolo Soleri," acknowledging the global significance of Soleri's contributions to the field. The chapel's cultural significance extends beyond its architectural brilliance, embodying Soleri's vision of "arcology" – an integration of architecture and ecology striving for

3905-526: The protection and stabilization of many Tucson Historic Properties. Funds from the Foundation were loaned to Fort Lowell Neighborhood Association to preserve the Historic San Pedro Chapel. In the early 1990s, the Foundation became dormant. In 2008 under the leadership of Demion Clinco the organization was restructured and a new board established. The organization has been able to save Tucson's neon signs , listed numerous building on

3976-627: The school in a shooting in 2002. The perpetrator, who then shot himself, was a student who had failed out of the school. He mailed a 22 page letter to the Arizona Daily Star announcing his reasons, naming two of the killed professors in the letter; following the shooting, the Daily Star made the controversial decision to publish the letter. On April 17, 2020, the University of Arizona announced temporary pay cuts and furloughs to its 15,000 employees as its Tucson campus shut down due to

4047-467: The southern boundary, with single-family homes (many of which are rented out to students) south of this street. The Stevie Eller Dance Theater, opened in 2003 (across the Mall from McKale Center ) as a 28,600-square-foot (2,660 m ) dedicated performance venue for the UA's dance program, one of the most highly regarded university dance departments in the United States. Designed by Gould Evans,

4118-412: The southwest quadrant; the intercollegiate athletics facilities to the southeast; the arts and humanities buildings to the northwest (with the dance department being a major exception as its main facilities are far to the east end of campus), with the engineering buildings in the north central area. The optical and space sciences buildings are clustered on the east side of campus near the sports stadiums and

4189-549: The surface of Mars—a discovery confirmed by NASA in 2015. UA receives more NASA grants annually than the next nine top NASA- Jet Propulsion Laboratory -funded universities combined. As of March 2016 , the UA's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory is actively involved in ten spacecraft missions: Cassini VIMS; Grail; the HiRISE camera orbiting Mars; the Juno mission orbiting Jupiter; Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO); Maven, which will explore Mars' upper atmosphere and interactions with

4260-429: The tone for the red brick facades that are a basic part of nearly all UA buildings: almost every UA building has red brick as a major component of the design, or at the very least, a stylistic accent to harmonize it with the other campus buildings. In the early 1930s, Place updated the campus master plan, conceived by his architectural partner John Lyman in 1919 and modeled after the University of Virginia . The campus

4331-406: The top 4% of public universities in the nation. Arizona is the fourth most awarded public university by NASA for research. The UA was awarded over $ 325 million for its Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) to lead NASA's 2007–08 mission to Mars to explore the Martian Arctic, and $ 800 million for its OSIRIS-REx mission, the first in U.S. history to sample an asteroid. The LPL's work in

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4402-403: The university after 25 years of service as an educator and administrator, including nearly one year in the interim president role; Robert N. Shelton , who began his tenure in 2006 and resigned in the summer of 2011 to accept the presidency of the Fiesta Bowl , (a BCS college football tournament played annually in the Phoenix area). Shelton's predecessor, Peter Likins , vacated his post at

4473-432: The world and the 2017/18 QS World University Rankings ranked it 230th. In 2015, Design Intelligence ranked the College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture's (CAPLA) undergraduate program in architecture 10th in the nation for all universities, public and private. The same publication ranked UA ranked 20th in overall undergraduate architecture programs. Tuition for both fall and spring semesters at

4544-499: The world and 48 in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best College Rankings ranked the University of Arizona in Tucson No. 52 in U.S. top public universities in a tie with University of Oregon and Brigham Young University. Arizona State University in Tempe was ranked No. 61. The Center for World University Rankings in 2017 ranked Arizona No. 52 in the world and 34 in the U.S. The 2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings rated University of Arizona 161st in

4615-425: Was heavily criticized, particularly by University of Arizona faculty members. As Ashford was being purchased by the University of Arizona, it was the subject of an investigation by the Attorney General of Massachusetts, a lawsuit from the Attorney General of California, and a formal notification of concern from the university's accreditor. A university professor was murdered on campus in October 2022, allegedly by

4686-436: Was instrumental in helping organize the Foundation. Judge Norman S. Fenton, the first president of the new non-profit, said: "The Foundation was created by those who felt frustrated at having to stand helplessly by on many occasions and see historical buildings and part of Tucson's heritage destroyed because there was not an appropriate organization available for their acquisition and preservation." Ironically initial funding for

4757-621: Was led by University of Arizona Planning Department and the architecture firm Line and Space . The plan included sending the right side of the barrel-vault to the Cosanti Foundation and installing the remnant pieces in a concrete block hallway. Numerous advocates including Jim McPherson with the Arizona Preservation Foundation, Demion Clinco with Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, and elected leaders including Pima County Supervisor Matt Heinz , Arizona State Representatives , Christopher Mathis and Betty Villegas all appealed to University of Arizona president Robert C. Robbins to prevent

4828-434: Was named as the lone finalist to succeed as president after Robbins announced his plans to step down at the end of his current contract, or before if a suitable successor was identified, during an ABOR meeting on April 2nd, 2024. Notable past presidents of the university include: Ann Weaver Hart who was the university's first female president, serving from 2012 to 2017; interim president Eugene Sander , who retired from

4899-433: Was named the 23rd president of the U of A on August 9th, 2024. Previously, he was the president of the University of Vermont from 2019 to 2024. Garimella has also previously served as the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships, a Chief Global Affairs Officer, and was recognized as a Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University . Garimella replaced Robert C. Robbins , MD. He

4970-442: Was renewed in August 2017, focusing on a partnership in geology and physics. Arizona has been part of both theoretical and experimental research in particle and nuclear physics in the framework of the CERN program since 1987. The collaboration was initiated by the theoretician Peter A. Carruthers , head of the physics department, and Johann Rafelski who initiated the quark-gluon-plasma program at CERN. Arizona officially joined

5041-437: Was the first university in the Arizona Territory . The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents . As of Fall 2023 , the university enrolled 53,187 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson along with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law . The university

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