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Construction scheduled to begin on new home for Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

March 16, 2022

The University of Arizona and UArizona Health Sciences announced Wednesday the completion of a $23 million fundraising effort to build a new home for the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, part of the College of Medicine – Tucson. The 30,000-square-foot facility will be located on the UArizona Health Sciences campus at 1231 N. Cherry Ave. Construction is expected to begin mid-May and be completed in fall 2023. 

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Andrew Weil Center Groundbreaking

UArizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences raises $28M for endowed chairs

Jan. 28, 2022

The University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences has completed one of the most ambitious fundraising endowed chair campaigns for a single college in the university's history. Thomas L. Koch, dean of the Wyant College, announced that the college has received $28 million in donations and commitments to establish 14 new endowed chairs. Each endowment has been or will be established with initial gifts totaling $2 million.

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Health Diagnostics Leader Quidel Corporation Makes $2M Investment in UArizona

Jan. 5, 2022

Quidel Corporation, a leading provider of rapid diagnostic testing solutions, cellular-based virology assays and molecular diagnostic systems, has committed to give $1 million for scholarships that support tomorrow’s scientists and health professionals at UArizona and to make an additional $1 million investment in sponsored research projects. Of the scholarship gift, half will benefit the BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship program. The remainder will establish the Quidel Global Health Scholarships.

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UArizona Alumnus Established $2.3M Endowment for the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy

Dec. 20, 2021

Community pharmacist and University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy alumnus John A. "Andy" Ware made an estate gift commitment establishing the John A. and Frances P. Ware Endowment prior to his death in March. The $2.3 million endowment will provide for the college's most pressing needs in the coming years. Ware's career in pharmacy spanned three decades. 

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UArizona Alumnus R. Ken Coit Commits $50M to Advance College of Pharmacy

Nov. 5, 2021

Entrepreneur and University of Arizona College of Pharmacy alumnus R. Ken Coit has committed $50 million through his family foundation to solidify UArizona's place as a leader in pharmaceutical education, research and innovation. The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy now bears his name in recognition of his gift. "It is my goal to see the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy take its place among the top three programs in the nation," Coit said. 

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UArizona Names W.A. Franke Honors College in Recognition of $25M Gift

Oct. 9, 2021

The University of Arizona Honors College is now the W.A. Franke Honors College in recognition of a $25 million gift commitment made by William A. "Bill" Franke, his wife, Carolyn, and the Franke family. The Frankes' gift provides student scholarships, stipends to defray the cost of living in the Honors Village, and funding to help students develop global leadership skills through participation in study abroad.

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Historic Year of Generosity Takes University of Arizona Endowment Over $1 Billion

Oct. 8, 2021

University of Arizona causes inspired record-breaking support during the 2020-21 academic year, setting new benchmarks for overall giving and taking the endowment over $1 billion. More than ever before, private gifts are funding needs including scholarships and student programs, research, the arts, faculty and facilities. The goal is to continue growing the endowment to the level many peer universities with similar student populations and budgets have attained.

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Retired UArizona Professor Establishes Endowed Professorship at Steele Children's Research Center

Oct. 8, 2021

Professor Emeritus Rabi Bhattacharya has committed $1 million to the Steele Children's Research Center. The gift will be used to create the Gouri Bhattacharya Endowed Professor of Pediatric Cancer, named in honor of Bhattacharya's late wife, Gouri, who gave to a children's cancer research charity before being diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2017. During her treatment, she was inspired by the courage of children with cancer and their families.

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$1M Gift Will Support Arizona Student-Athletes Through Scholarships and Improved Facilities

Aug. 13, 2021

Cody and Patsy Ritchie, dedicated University of Arizona supporters, have made a gift commitment of $1 million to Arizona Athletics toward the Wildcat Scholarship Fund and program enhancements for Arizona Football, as well as Arizona Men's and Women's Golf. Half of the gift will go toward the Wildcat Scholarship Fund, which helps provide room, board, books, fees and meals for Arizona student-athletes.

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UArizona Alumnus Gives $1M to Enhance Learning Support Services for Students

June 23, 2021

The gift creates an innovative partnership between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques, or SALT, Center. The partnership is the first of its kind at the university and makes it possible for a larger and broader population of students to benefit from the SALT Center's nationally recognized model of support for students who learn differently.

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