Image Plants are heating up faster than the air around them – and climate models are missing it July 20, 2026 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
Image Reservoir Farms to Launch Yuma AgTech Innovation Hub in October 2026 July 18, 2026 Reservoir Farms is expanding its on-farm agricultural technology model into Arizona through a new pilot program at the University of Arizona’s Yuma Agricultural Center. Scheduled to become operational on October 1, 2026, the initiative will provide agricultural technology companies with access to approximately 500 acres for testing and refining innovations under real-world desert production conditions. Read more
Image CALES celebrates first graduating cohorts through U of A partnerships with Kazakhstan universities July 17, 2026 Read more
Image University of Arizona marks historic Kazakhstan commencement, expands national partnership July 16, 2026 Applied biotechnology students were among the first graduates of the North Kazakhstan University's dual degree partnership with the U of A. Read more
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
Image University of Arizona Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) welcomes new Faculty Director Dr. Gerardo Lopez July 13, 2026 The Vertically Integrated Projects program is thrilled to welcome Gerardo (Jerry) Lopez, M.A.T., M.Ed., PhD, as our new faculty director. Read more
Image Growing sustainable practices and tasty tomatoes at CEAC's Teaching Greenhouse July 10, 2026 One of the largest greenhouses at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center is dedicated to teaching students and community members how to grow crops sustainably using hydroponics. Read more
Image University of Arizona secures $3.74 million to strengthen Arizona's preparedness for New World screwworm June 30, 2026 As the threat of New World screwworm grows, a $3.74 million USDA investment will help University of Arizona scientists work with state partners to strengthen Arizona's coordinated detection, preparedness and response. Read more
Image When creativity meets determination June 18, 2026 Romina Morales's journey from a small border town to the height of fashion shows what's possible in CALES. Read more
Image Years in the making: The Weight-Inclusive Toolkit June 18, 2026 Faculty from the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness are contributing to a new toolkit that will train future dietitians on the principles of weight-inclusive care. Read more