History of University of Arizona in Timeline
The University of Arizona, founded in 1885 in Tucson, is a public land-grant research university and the first university in the Arizona Territory. Governed by the Arizona Board of Regents, it comprises 22 colleges/schools, including Eller College of Management, Wyant College of Optical Sciences, and Colleges of Medicine (Phoenix and Tucson), and the James E. Rogers College of Law. As of fall 2025, it has a student body of over 54,000.
1904: First baseball season
In 1904, the baseball team played its first season.
1914: Wildcats Nickname Originates
In 1914, the University of Arizona's athletic teams received the nickname Wildcats, derived from a football game with Occidental College.
1914: Football Team Nicknamed "Wildcats"
In the 1914 season, the University of Arizona football team was deemed the "Wildcats". Prior to this season, they were called "Varsity".
1915: Rufus Arizona introduced
In 1915, Arizona's first mascot was a real desert bobcat named "Rufus Arizona".
1919: Campus Master Plan Conceived
In 1919, John Lyman, architectural partner to Roy Place, conceived the campus master plan, modeled after the University of Virginia.
1919: Establishment of Berger Memorial Fountain
The Berger Memorial Fountain, which honors UA students who died in World War I, dates back to 1919.
1924: University recognized by AAU
In 1924, during Cloyd Marvin's time as president, the University of Arizona was recognized by the Association of American Universities.
1927: Construction of Main Library
In 1927, the main library building was constructed. Roy Place, a prominent Tucson architect, designed the Arizona State Museum buildings, including the 1927 main library, using red brick that became a key element in subsequent UA buildings.
December 7, 1941: Sinking of the USS Arizona
On December 7, 1941, the USS Arizona (BB-39) battleship sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
1945: Publication of Arizona Quarterly Begins
Since 1945, the University of Arizona has published Arizona Quarterly, an academic literary journal.
July 1946: Arrival of USS Arizona Bell on Campus
In July 1946, one of the two bells rescued from the USS Arizona battleship after the attack on Pearl Harbor, arrived on the University of Arizona campus and was housed in the clock tower of the Student Union Memorial Center.
1951: Original Student Union Opens
In 1951, the original Student Union Memorial Center, a 270,000-square-foot structure, opened.
1956: NCAA National Championship Series Appearance
In 1956, the Arizona baseball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship title series.
1959: NCAA National Championship Series Appearance
In 1959, the Arizona baseball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship title series.
1962: Start of Honors College
In 1962, the University of Arizona's Honors College program began with an acceptance of seventy-five students.
1963: Robert M. Tanita at NCAA finals tournament
In 1963, Robert M. Tanita was a nationally ranked collegiate wrestler who reached the NCAA finals tournament as WAC champion.
1963: NCAA National Championship Series Appearance
In 1963, the Arizona baseball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship title series.
1975: North Carolina Begins NCAA Tournament Streak
In 1975, North Carolina began its streak of 27 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
1976: Opening of the Main Library
In 1976, the Main Library at the University of Arizona opened. It serves as the library system's reference, periodical, and administrative center.
1976: National Championship Title
In 1976, the baseball team captured a national championship title, coached by Jerry Kindall.
1979: Icecats inception
In 1979, the school's club hockey team, formerly known as the Icecats, was founded.
1980: National championship for synchronized swimming
In 1980, a national championship for synchronized swimming was won, though this championship was in the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, and not the NCAA.
1980: National Championship Title
In 1980, the baseball team captured a national championship title, coached by Jerry Kindall.
1981: Doug Towne NCAA Champion
In 1981, Doug Towne became Arizona's first NCAA Individual Champion in Men's Swimming, winning the 500-yard freestyle at the NCAA championships.
1981: National championship for synchronized swimming
In 1981, a national championship for synchronized swimming was won, though this championship was in the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, and not the NCAA.
1982: Men's swimming title since UCLA's win
In 1982, Arizona men became the first team to claim a first-time NCAA swimming title since UCLA's win.
1982: Vance Johnson NCAA champion
In 1982, football standout Vance Johnson won the NCAA long jump.
1983: Lute Olson Hired as Head Coach
In 1983, Lute Olson was hired as the head coach of the men's basketball team, marking the beginning of one of the nation's most successful programs.
1984: National championship for synchronized swimming
In 1984, a national championship for synchronized swimming was won, though this championship was in the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, and not the NCAA.
1985: Men's Basketball Team Begins NCAA Tournament Streak
In 1985, the men's basketball team began a 25-year streak of reaching the NCAA Tournament, continuing until 2009.
1986: Aaron Ramirez NCAA champion
In 1986, Aaron Ramirez won an individual national title in men's cross country at the NCAA.
1986: Wilbur and Wilma get married
In 1986, Wilbur married his longtime wildcat girlfriend, Wilma.
1986: National Championship Title
In 1986, the baseball team captured a national championship title, coached by Jerry Kindall.
1987: Arizona Joins CERN Program
Since 1987, the University of Arizona has been part of both theoretical and experimental research in particle and nuclear physics in the framework of the CERN program.
1988: Wildcats Reach the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament
In 1988, the Wildcats reached the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.
1988: Kenny Lofton on the 1988 Final Four Team
Kenny Lofton, now best known as a former Major League Baseball star, was a four-year letter winner as a Wildcat basketball player and was on the 1988 Final Four team.
1989: Mariusz Podkoscielny NCAA Champion
In 1989, Mariusz Podkoscielny won the 1650-yard (mile) at the NCAA National Championships held at the IUPUI Natatorium.
1990: Kansas Begins NCAA Tournament Streak
Kansas began its streak of NCAA Tournament appearances in 1990 which continues to the present day.
1991: Annika Sörenstam wins in golf
In 1991, Annika Sörenstam won in golf at the NCAA.
1991: First Closed System Experiment at Biosphere 2
In 1991, the first closed system experiment commenced at Biosphere 2, a scientific research facility constructed by private developers and funded mainly by Ed Bass.
1991: NCAA Women's College World Series Title
In 1991, the softball team won an NCAA Women's College World Series title under head coach Mike Candrea.
1992: Men's golf team wins national championship
In 1992, the men's golf team won a national championship at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships.
1992: NCAA National Championship Appearance
In 1992, the softball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship.
1993: Women's Doubles Tennis Title
In 1993, Alix Creek and Michelle Oldham won the NCAA Women's Doubles Tennis title, defeating Texas in the Final.
1993: First 10-win Season and Fiesta Bowl Victory
In 1993, the football team had its first 10-win season and beat the University of Miami Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl by a score of 29–0.
1993: NCAA Women's College World Series Title
In 1993, the softball team won an NCAA Women's College World Series title under head coach Mike Candrea.
1994: Martin Keino NCAA champion
In 1994, Martin Keino won an individual national title in men's cross country at the NCAA.
1994: Tanya Hughes wins Woman of the Year
In 1994, Tanya Hughes from the track and field team won the NCAA Woman of the Year award.
1994: Arizona Joins CERN-LHC ATLAS Collaboration
In 1994, the University of Arizona officially joined the CERN-LHC ATLAS Collaboration.
1994: Wildcats Reach the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament
In 1994, the Wildcats reached the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.
1994: NCAA Women's College World Series Title
In 1994, the softball team won an NCAA Women's College World Series title under head coach Mike Candrea.
1995: NCAA National Championship Appearance
In 1995, the softball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship.
1996: Amy Skieresz NCAA champion
In 1996, Amy Skieresz won an individual national title in women's cross country at the NCAA.
1996: Construction of Arizona Health Sciences Library
In 1996, the Arizona Health Sciences Library was built on the Health Sciences Center. It serves the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine, and the University of Arizona Health Network.
1996: NCAA Women's College World Series Title
In 1996, the softball team won an NCAA Women's College World Series title under head coach Mike Candrea.
1996: Women's golf team wins national championship
In 1996, the women's golf team won a national championship at the NCAA Women's Golf Championship.
1997: Eugene Edgerson Plays on the 1997 Final Four Squad
Eugene Edgerson played on the 1997 Final Four squads and spent some of his professional career as one of the Harlem Globetrotters as "Wildkat" Edgerson.
1997: Arizona Wins NCAA National Championship
In 1997, Arizona defeated the University of Kentucky to win the NCAA National Championship by a score of 84–79 in overtime. It was Arizona's first national championship victory.
1997: NCAA Women's College World Series Title
In 1997, the softball team won an NCAA Women's College World Series title under head coach Mike Candrea.
1998: NCAA National Championship Appearance
In 1998, the softball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship.
2000: Bob Stoops wins BCS National Championship
In 2000, Bob Stoops, the head football coach at the University of Oklahoma (and brother of former UA football coach Mike Stoops), won the BCS national championship.
2000: Reconstruction of Student Union Memorial Center begins
In 2000, reconstruction began on the Student Union Memorial Center, located on the north side of the Mall east of Old Main.
2000: Women's golf team wins national championship
In 2000, the women's golf team won a national championship at the NCAA Women's Golf Championship.
2001: Eugene Edgerson Plays on the 2001 Final Four Squad
Eugene Edgerson played on the 2001 Final Four squads and spent some of his professional career as one of the Harlem Globetrotters as "Wildkat" Edgerson.
2001: North Carolina Ends NCAA Tournament Streak
In 2001, North Carolina's streak of 27 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances came to an end.
2001: Tara Chaplin NCAA champion
In 2001, Tara Chaplin won an individual national title in women's cross country at the NCAA.
2001: NCAA Women's College World Series Title
In 2001, the softball team won an NCAA Women's College World Series title under head coach Mike Candrea.
2002: Completion of the Integrated Learning Center (ILC)
In 2002, the Integrated Learning Center (ILC) was completed as a $20 million computer facility for incoming students, featuring classrooms, auditoriums, a courtyard with vending machines, an expanded computer lab with workstations and 3D printing.
2002: NCAA National Championship Appearance
In 2002, the softball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship.
2002: Campus Shooting
In 2002, three professors were murdered in a shooting at the University of Arizona by a former student. The shooter, who had failed out of the school, also took his own life after mailing a letter to the Arizona Daily Star explaining his actions. The Daily Star subsequently published this controversial letter.
November 2003: Mike Stoops Becomes Head Coach
From November 2003 until October 2011, Mike Stoops led the University of Arizona's football program.
2003: ZonaZoo implemented
In 2003, ZonaZoo was officially implemented as the official student section and student ticketing program for the University of Arizona Athletics.
2003: Opening of the Stevie Eller Dance Theater
In 2003, the Stevie Eller Dance Theater opened as a dedicated performance venue for the UA's dance program. The 28,600-square-foot theater was designed by Gould Evans and received a Citation Award from the American Institute of Architects, Arizona Chapter, in 2003.
2003: Reconstructed Student Union Memorial Center Opens
In 2003, the Student Union Memorial Center was completely reconstructed, replacing the original structure.
2004: NCAA National Championship Series Appearance
In 2004, the Arizona baseball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship title series.
2005: Peter Likins Vacates Post
At the conclusion of the 2005–06 academic term, Peter Likins vacated his post as president of the University of Arizona.
2005: Miles Simon Becomes Assistant Coach
In 2005, Miles Simon, the 1997 Final Four MVP, became an assistant coach under Olson.
March 2006: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Reaches Mars
In March 2006, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reached Mars. The Orbiter contained the HiRISE camera, with Principal Investigator Alfred McEwen as the lead on the project, capturing the highest-resolution images of the planet.
2006: Robert N. Shelton Begins Tenure
In 2006, Robert N. Shelton began his tenure as president of the University of Arizona, resigning in the summer of 2011.
2006: NCAA Women's College World Series Title
In 2006, the softball team won an NCAA Women's College World Series title under head coach Mike Candrea.
2007: Swimming and diving championship
For the 2007 season, the Wildcats won their first NCAA Championship in men and women's swimming and diving. UA swimmers Whitney Myers won NCAA Woman of the Year Award.
2007: University Becomes Official Management Partner of Biosphere 2
In 2007, the University of Arizona became the official management partner of the Biosphere 2 facility for research purposes.
2007: NCAA Women's College World Series Title
In 2007, the softball team won an NCAA Women's College World Series title under head coach Mike Candrea.
May 2008: Phoenix Mars Mission Reaches the Planet's Surface
In May 2008, the Phoenix Mars Mission, led by the UA, reached the planet's surface. The mission's purpose was to improve knowledge of the Martian Arctic.
2008: Swimming and diving championship
For the 2007-2008 seasons, the Wildcats won their first NCAA Championship in men and women's swimming and diving.
2008: Miles Simon Ends Time as Assistant Coach
In 2008, Miles Simon ended his time as an assistant coach under Olson. Simon, the 1997 Final Four MVP, had been in the role since 2005.
2008: National Science Foundation Funds iPlant Collaborative
In 2008, the National Science Foundation funded the iPlant Collaborative with a $50 million grant to the University of Arizona.
2009: Lacey Nymeyer wins NCAA Woman of the Year
In 2009, UA swimmers Lacey Nymeyer won the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.
2009: End of Men's Basketball Team's NCAA Tournament Streak
In 2009, the men's basketball team's streak of 25 consecutive years of reaching the NCAA Tournament came to an end.
2010: Justine Schluntz wins NCAA Woman of the Year
In 2010, UA swimmers Justine Schluntz won the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.
2010: NCAA National Championship Appearance
In 2010, the softball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship.
June 2011: University Announces Full Ownership of Biosphere 2
In June 2011, the University of Arizona announced it would assume full ownership of the Biosphere 2 scientific research facility in Oracle, Arizona.
October 10, 2011: Mike Stoops Fired
On October 10, 2011, Mike Stoops was fired as head coach of the football program.
November 21, 2011: Rich Rodriguez Hired as Football Coach
On November 21, 2011, Rich Rodriguez was hired to lead the Wildcats football team, announced by UA athletic director Greg Byrne via Twitter.
2011: Icecats become Arizona Wildcats hockey team
As of 2011, the Icecats became part of ACHA Division I, and are formally known as the Arizona Wildcats hockey team.
2011: Sustainability Grade of "B"
In 2011, the Sustainable Endowments Institute gave the University of Arizona a College Sustainability Report Card grade of "B."
2011: Robert N. Shelton Resigns
In the summer of 2011, Robert N. Shelton resigned from his position as president to accept the presidency of the Fiesta Bowl.
2012: UA Library System Statistics
As of 2012, the University of Arizona's library system contains over six million print volumes, 1.1 million electronic books, and 74,000 electronic journals.
2012: Ann Weaver Hart Becomes President
In 2012, Ann Weaver Hart became the university's first female president, serving until 2017.
2012: National Championship Title
In 2012, the baseball team captured a national championship title, coached by Andy Lopez.
2012: Wildcats Win 2012 New Mexico Bowl
In his first season, Rodriguez took the Wildcats to the 2012 New Mexico Bowl, where they defeated the University of Nevada Wolf Pack.
2013: Brigetta Barrett wins in women's high jump
In 2013, Brigetta Barrett won the women's high jump at the NCAA.
2013: iPlant Collaborative Receives Renewal Grant
In 2013, the iPlant Collaborative at the University of Arizona received a $50 million renewal grant from the National Science Foundation.
2014: ZonaZoo ranked top student cheering section
In 2014, ESPN ranked ZonaZoo as the top student cheering section in the PAC 12 conference.
2014: Tuition Guarantee Program Enrollment
In 2014, undergraduate students enrolled in the UA's optional tuition guarantee program would remain at $11,591 for residents and $30,745 for non-residents through the 2018–19 academic year.
2014: Wildcats Win Pac-12 South
In his third season, the Wildcats won the Pac-12 South and played in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl.
2014: National Merit Scholars in Freshman Class
In the 2014–2015 academic year, 68 freshman students were National Merit Scholars.
2015: UA Libraries Ranked 37th by ARL
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 for university investment.
2015: CAPLA Program Ranking
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.
2015: Jay Johnson becomes head coach
In 2015, Jay Johnson succeeded Andy Lopez as head coach of the University of Nevada baseball program.
2015: ZonaZoo received Best Student Section of the Year
In 2015, ZonaZoo received the Best Student Section of the Year award from the National Collegiate Student Section Association.
2015: Opening of the ENR2 Building
In 2015, the University of Arizona opened the ENR2 building, housing the School of Geography, Development and Environment. The 150,000 sq. ft. building, designed to resemble a slot canyon in the Sonoran Desert, was set to be one of the "greenest" buildings on campus.
2015: Wildcats Win 2015 New Mexico Bowl
In 2015, the Wildcats played in their fourth consecutive bowl game, defeating the University of New Mexico in the New Mexico Bowl.
2015: iPlant Collaborative Rebrands as "CyVerse"
In late 2015, the iPlant Collaborative was rebranded as "CyVerse", a cloud-based data management platform expanding beyond life sciences to encompass all scientific disciplines.
2015: National Merit Scholars in Freshman Class
In the 2014–2015 academic year, 68 freshman students were National Merit Scholars.
March 2016: Lunar and Planetary Laboratory Involvement in Spacecraft Missions
As of March 2016, the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) at the University of Arizona was actively involved in ten spacecraft missions including Cassini VIMS, Grail, the HiRISE camera orbiting Mars, the Juno mission orbiting Jupiter, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Maven, Solar Probe Plus, Rosetta's VIRTIS, WISE, and OSIRIS-REx.
2016: UA Libraries Ranked 37th by ARL
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 for university investment.
2016: Figueredo Attends London Conference on Intelligence
In 2016, Aurelio Jose Figueredo, who directs the graduate program on human behavior and evolutionary psychology, used funds from the Pioneer Fund grant to attend the London Conference on Intelligence, where presentations on eugenics are given.
2016: NCAA National Championship Series Appearance
In 2016, the Arizona baseball team appeared in the NCAA National Championship title series.
2016: Honors College Enrollment
In the academic year 2016–2017, the Honors College grew to 5,508 students.
February 2017: Dave Heeke Named Director of Athletics
In February 2017, Dave Heeke was named Arizona's 13th Director of Athletics.
April 1, 2017: Dave Heeke Officially Starts as Director of Athletics
On April 1, 2017, Dave Heeke officially started his role as Director of Athletics at the University of Arizona.
August 2017: Renewal of Partnership with Universidad de Sonora
In August 2017, the University of Arizona's partnership with Universidad de Sonora was renewed, with a focus on collaboration in geology and physics.
2017: Ann Weaver Hart Leaves Presidency
Ann Weaver Hart, the university's first female president, served from 2012 until 2017.
2017: CWUR Ranking
In 2017, The Center for World University Rankings ranked the University of Arizona No. 52 in the world and 34 in the U.S.
2017: Wildcats Lose 2017 Foster Farms Bowl
In 2017, the Arizona Wildcats lost to the Purdue Boilermakers in the Foster Farms Bowl.
2017: Renaming of Honors College
In 2017, the Honors College was renamed the W.A. Franke Honors College in recognition of a $25 million gift commitment made by William A. "Bill" Franke.
2017: Women's soccer season
The University of Arizona women's soccer team wrapped up their 2017 season on November 17 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, finishing with an 11–5–4 record, and seven Pac-12 wins.
January 2, 2018: Rodriguez relieved of duties
On January 2, 2018, Rodriguez was relieved of his duties as head football coach due to an internal university investigation into sexual harassment claims.
2018: Greek Life Statistics
As of 2018, more than 16% of students are part of the University of Arizona's 52-chapter Greek life program, which recognizes 51 fraternity and sorority chapters.
2018: ZonaZoo received Best Student Section of the Year
In 2018, ZonaZoo received the Best Student Section of the Year award from the National Collegiate Student Section Association.
2018: UA Receives Funding from the Pioneer Fund
In 2018, the University of Arizona received funding from the Pioneer Fund, a non-profit institute which promotes scientific racism and eugenics, applied for by Aurelio Jose Figueredo.
2018: Women's golf team wins national championship
In 2018, the women's golf team won a national championship at the NCAA Women's Golf Championship.
2018: End of Guaranteed Tuition for 2014 Enrollees
The tuition guarantee program for undergraduate students who enrolled in 2014 remained in effect through the 2018–19 academic year.
2019: Garimella becomes President of University of Vermont
From 2019 to 2024, Suresh Garimella served as the president of the University of Vermont before becoming president of the University of Arizona.
April 17, 2020: Pay Cuts and Furloughs Announced
On April 17, 2020, the University of Arizona announced temporary pay cuts and furloughs for its 15,000 employees because the Tucson campus shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All employees making up to $150,000 per year were furloughed and those making over $150,000 per year had their pay cut by 17% or 20%.
December 2020: Bell Ringing Discontinued
In December 2020, at the request of the U.S. Navy, the bell from the USS Arizona, housed in the Student Union Memorial Center, ceased to be rung in order to preserve the historic artifact.
2020: Purchase of Ashford University
In 2020, the University of Arizona purchased Ashford University from Zovio and renamed it The University of Arizona Global Campus. This acquisition was met with criticism, especially from University of Arizona faculty members, amidst ongoing investigations and concerns about Ashford's operations.
June 2021: Jay Johnson resigns
In June 2021, Jay Johnson resigned from the Wildcat program to accept the head coaching job at LSU after leading the Wildcats to a Pac-12 conference championship and the 18th College World Series appearance.
July 2021: Chip Hale named head coach
In July 2021, Chip Hale was named the new head coach of Arizona baseball. Hale previously played for the Wildcats and was on the 1986 College World Series championship team.
October 2022: Murder on Campus and "No Confidence" Vote
In October 2022, a university professor was murdered on campus by a former student. Following an independent investigation of campus safety and one by the university which faulted the university for failing to act on warnings and protect the campus, the faculty senate voted "no confidence" in the president and other university leaders.
2023: CWUR Ranking
In 2023, The Center for World University Rankings ranked the University of Arizona No. 95 in the world and 48 in the U.S.
2023: Financial Crisis and Ashford University Purchase
In 2023, the University of Arizona faced a financial crisis after reportedly losing track of more than $240 million due to accounting errors and flawed financial projections. Investigative reporting linked the crisis to the university's purchase of Ashford University, suggesting administrators were aware of Ashford's declining enrollment and dismal graduation rates before the acquisition.
April 2, 2024: Robbins Announces Plans to Step Down
On April 2, 2024, Robert C. Robbins announced his plans to step down as president of the University of Arizona at the end of his contract, or earlier if a successor was found, during an ABOR meeting.
April 2024: Student Protests and Police Response
In April 2024, the University of Arizona chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine participated in protests against the war in Gaza, during what they called "Israeli Apartheid Week". Police dispersed the encampment using rubber bullets, tear gas, and pepper balls, injuring bystanders and press. The students protested UA involvement with companies supporting the "genocide and ethnic cleansing in Palestine" and demanded divestment.
August 2, 2024: UA Joins Big 12 Conference
On August 2, 2024, the University of Arizona's athletic teams joined the Big 12 Conference, after previously being members of the Pac-12 Conference of the NCAA.
August 9, 2024: Suresh Garimella Named 23rd President
On August 9, 2024, Suresh Garimella was named the 23rd president of the University of Arizona. Previously he was president of the University of Vermont.
2024: Arizona Closes Micro-Campuses in China
In 2024, following a report by the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party and the United States House Committee on Education and Workforce, the University of Arizona closed its four micro-campuses in China.
2024: The Pride of Arizona Receives the Sudler Trophy
In 2024, the Pride of Arizona became the 34th recipient of the Sudler Trophy.
2024: Arizona Admitted to Big 12 Conference
In 2024, the University of Arizona was admitted to the Big 12 Conference.
2025: Enrollment of 54,384 students
In fall 2025, the University of Arizona enrolled 54,384 students across its 22 colleges and schools.
2025: Times Higher Education Ranking
The 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings rated the University of Arizona No. 136 in the world and No. 45 in the U.S.
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