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University of Arizona

The University of Arizona (Arizona, U of A, UArizona, or UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it 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.

Not to be confused with Arizona State University.

Motto

Sursum (Latin)

"Upwards"[1]
"Bear Down, Arizona" (second motto)[2]

March 12, 1885 (March 12, 1885)

$1.29 billion (2023)[3]

3,385 (Fall 2023)[5]

53,187 (Fall 2023)[6]

42,075 (Fall 2023)[6]

11,112 (Fall 2023)[6]

Large city[8], 392 acres (1.59 km2)[7]

Cardinal and navy[9]
   

The university 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 are members of the Pac-12 Conference of the NCAA. UA athletes have won national titles in several sports, most notably men's basketball, baseball, and softball.

Notable University of Arizona alumni include:

Jerry Bruckheimer, film and television producer

Jerry Bruckheimer, film and television producer

Noam Chomsky, Linguist and Activist

Noam Chomsky, Linguist and Activist

Dennis DeConcini, former U.S. Senator from Arizona

Dennis DeConcini, former U.S. Senator from Arizona

Barry Goldwater, former U.S. Senator from Arizona and 1964 U.S. presidential candidate

Barry Goldwater, former U.S. Senator from Arizona and 1964 U.S. presidential candidate

Nick Foles, Super Bowl LII Most Valuable Player

Nick Foles, Super Bowl LII Most Valuable Player

Rob Gronkowski, four-time first-team All-Pro Tight End

Rob Gronkowski, four-time first-team All-Pro Tight End

Savannah Guthrie, journalist and co-anchor of Today

Savannah Guthrie, journalist and co-anchor of Today

Andre Iguodala, 2015 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player

Andre Iguodala, 2015 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player

Kourtney Kardashian, socialite and media personality

Kourtney Kardashian, socialite and media personality

Steve Kerr, former NBA point guard and coach of the Golden State Warriors

Steve Kerr, former NBA point guard and coach of the Golden State Warriors

Linda McCartney, photographer and musician; wife of Paul McCartney

Linda McCartney, photographer and musician; wife of Paul McCartney

Craig T. Nelson, Emmy Award-winning actor

Geraldo Rivera, television host and journalist

Geraldo Rivera, television host and journalist

Garry Shandling, actor and comedian

Garry Shandling, actor and comedian

Kristen Wiig, actress and comedian

Kristen Wiig, actress and comedian

Arizona School liberalism

Knowledge River

Optics Valley

Sustainability at The University of Arizona

University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences

University of Arizona Museum of Art

University of Arizona Poetry Center

USS Arizona salvaged artifacts

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Official website

Arizona Athletics website

. Collier's New Encyclopedia. 1921.

"Arizona, University of" 

. New International Encyclopedia. 1905.

"Arizona, University of"