UArizona Again Named a Top Public University in QS Rankings UArizona was named one of the best public research universities in the U.S. in the second QS World University Rankings: USA. By Nick Prevenas, University Communications Monday
The University of Arizona is once again ranked among the top higher education institutions in the United States, according to Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings.
UArizona tied for No. 64 overall and tied for No. 30 among public universities in the second QS World University Rankings: USA, released May 5. QS considered 769 U.S. colleges and universities for its final list of 352 schools. UArizona s overall mark improved four spots from last year s inaugural ranking.
Through an agreement with Tucson Electric Power, UArizona will get all of its purchased energy from two sources: the Oso Grande Wind Farm in southeastern New Mexico and the Wilmot Energy Center solar-plus-storage system south of Tucson.
Chris Richards/University of Arizona Seven graduating University of Arizona seniors will be honored for their extraordinary accomplishments during a series of graduation ceremonies to celebrate the class of 2021. This year s smaller in-person ceremonies are split by programs, and graduates were able to invite up to four guests. The events begin on May 10 in Phoenix, where the College of Medicine – Phoenix will hold its ceremony on the Phoenix Biomedical Campus. Additional celebrations will take place May 11-18, with main campus ceremonies being held at Arizona Stadium and the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center. All ceremonies will be streamed live on the Commencement website and University of Arizona YouTube page.
Searching for the Music of Dark Matter A University of Arizona optical scientist proposes repurposing existing tabletop technology in labs around the world to search for dark matter. By Mikayla Mace Kelley, University Communications Today The illustration shows how a cavity optomechanical system is used as a dark matter sensor. The white dotted wave represents the dark matter signal. The arrow indicates that it pushes on the mirror, changing the length of the optical cavity. The length of the optical cavity is measured using an optical field, represented by the red wave. Dalziel Wilson Dalziel Wilson
Scientists are certain dark matter exists, yet after more than 50 years of searching, they re still unsure what it s made of.
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In a message to campus on Tuesday, UNO Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., offered support and solidarity with students, faculty, and staff who may be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India; encouraged campus to take part in the session; and highlighted available resources for members of the campus community.
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