“BUT WHY DO THEY SAY ‘BEAR DOWN’ IF THEY’RE THE WILDCATS?” Class is in session. Our topic? John Byrd “Button” Salmon. ↓

Really enjoyed getting a closer look at what’s happening at the University of Arizona today. President Suresh Garimella, Shawn Domagal-Goldman, Dr. Erika Hamden and the team took us through some of the work underway across astrophysics and planetary science, including an up-close look at the Magnum Telescope. We also had a packed house of students with a lot of great questions about where NASA is going and how they can be part of it. @uarizona has contributed to NASA missions for generations. So great to see that legacy continuing and meet some of the people who will carry it forward.

A big day for space research at the @UArizona. @NASAAdmin Jared Isaacman and the @NASA Inspiration Tour came to campus, where students and researchers showcased the work advancing the future of space exploration.

I love visiting students who are growing up in a world where America is returning to the Moon, building a Moon Base, preparing to get underway under nuclear power, and launching missions to unlock the secrets of the universe. The students at the University of Arizona are already playing a part, just as this institution has since the earliest days of America’s space program. From incredibly badass missions like OSIRIS-REx, to NIRCam on Webb and HiRISE at Mars, to their work on LEMS that NASA astronauts will deploy on the lunar surface, and now Pandora studying exoplanet atmospheres, this university has its fingerprints all over the great frontier. Just so exciting to be around and witness.

Another packed house for the NASA Inspiration Tour! @NASAAdmin is at @UArizona today, meeting with students and sharing what’s ahead for America’s space program. Great to see so many students eager to help shape the future of American space exploration!

Different teams. One shared message: Every Arizona voter needs a game plan. Track it. Receive it. Vote it. Return it. Arizona’s three public universities are teaming up with the Secretary of State’s office to share official information this election season. Make your game plan at Arizona.Vote.

The U of A mourns the loss of longtime Arizona Sen. Jon  Kyl. "Sen. Kyl dedicated decades of his life to public service, and his record on national security and water policy left Arizona and the nation better than he found them." - President @SVGarimella. bit.ly/4yM5JNR

President @SVGarimella's recently published op-ed in @hechingerreport looks at fiscal responsibility in higher education, and how the University of Arizona is intentionally making choices to help control the costs of a degree. bit.ly/4rlgwMw

"The answer isn't to develop less AI - it's to build it responsibly." President Suresh Garimella's recent op-ed in the Washington Examiner discusses why fully funding the Genesis Mission is critical for the future of AI-driven scientific discovery. bit.ly/4zFRlIg

President @SVGarimella and @GRIC_Official Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis recently published a joint op-ed in the Arizona Republic about how the University of Arizona and the Gila River Indian Community are working together to address America's physician shortage. bit.ly/465ql7v

Welcome Home, Wildcats! @ArizonaFBall, @ArizonaVBall, @ZonaZooOfficial, @prideofarizona & @ArizonaCheer all came together to teach our newest @uarizona students the Wildcat Way at Cats Kickoff tonight!

"The answer isn't to develop less AI - it's to build it responsibly." President Suresh Garimella's recent op-ed in the Washington Examiner discusses why fully funding the Genesis Mission is critical for the future of AI-driven scientific discovery. bit.ly/45lBbWw

Critical minerals are essential to U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. Today, U of A leaders and students joined federal, industry and university partners in Washington, D.C., as DOE announced its new PROSPECT initiative, up to $100 million to grow the nation's mining workforce.

One of the LARGEST-EVER investments in American mining. Reclaiming America's rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world. 🇺🇸

Kray Luxbacher, Executive Director and Head of the School of Mining Engineering & Mineral Resources at the University of Arizona: "This was a historic investment in American mining engineering schools, and we're really grateful. I also want to say thank you for what you've already done toward accelerating permitting for mining in the United States. It's really been unbelievable."

The @uarizona leads four prime awards through the @ENERGY's new Genesis Mission, one of only four universities nationwide to receive this many, placing it in the top 4% nationally. Research spans quantum science, Earth systems, computational biology and trustworthy AI. tinyurl.com/562xs3xx

U of A President @SVGarimella has released his second annual letter to the university community, detailing how the university advanced its strategic imperatives over the past year while positioning itself for even greater impact in the years ahead. bit.ly/3ThZ2Ua

Excited to announce my new partnership with The University of Arizona. We have partnered to deliver through Arizona Online, The Energy Bus: Positivity in Leadership Certificate – a practical, action-driven professional development experience designed to help you lead with greater positivity, purpose, and resilience. Built around the 10 rules from the international bestseller The Energy Bus, the program combines engaging lessons, interactive activities and real-world scenarios to help you strengthen team culture, improve communication, and navigate challenges with confidence. Throughout the course, you'll apply each concept to a workplace situation that matters to you, creating an actionable plan you can implement immediately. Participants who successfully complete the program will earn a Certificate of Completion.Register now to join the first cohort. ce.arizona.edu/energy-bus-po…

With more than 95% of Arizona's precipitation lost to evaporation, even small gains in water capture could have a big impact. At the request of @azwater, @ASU, @NAU and @UArizona developed a report that outlines more than 50 recommendations to increase groundwater recharge.

The 2025-26 Allstate Big 12 Commissioners Cup belongs to Arizona 🏆   Congrats, Wildcats!

The Cats have claimed the Commissioner's Cup! 🏆 The University of Arizona has captured the 2025-26 Allstate Commissioner's Cup, an award that recognizes excellence both on and off the field!