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

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.

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

Alumnus Endows $1M Chair in Materials Science and Engineering

$2M Gift Advances UArizona Space Science Initiatives

Fueling the Response for Students in Need

When the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, University of Arizona leaders acted quickly to establish a fund to help students facing emergency expenses. Supporters responded through Fuel the Response, the most successful crowdfunding campaign in university history. Now, the Wildcat family is asked to again come to the aid of students who continue to need financial help.

Community Leaders Humberto and Czarina Lopez Establish Two Endowed Chairs at UArizona

Longtime University of Arizona supporters and volunteers Humberto and Czarina Lopez have given the University of Arizona $3.5 million to establish two endowed chairs, one at the Eller College of Management and one at Sarver Heart Center.

UArizona College of Pharmacy Receives Gift to Support Students in Dual Pharmacy-Nursing Degree Program

The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Flinn Foundation to fund scholarships within a first-of-its-kind dual-degree program offering students the opportunity to simultaneously earn Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Science in Nursing degrees along with a family nurse practitioner certificate.

UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Announces New Endowed Chair of Surgery

A new endowed chair at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix will be funded through the support of friends of the college and a $2 million gift from Dr. Harlan Stone and his late wife, Jean. Stone is a retired surgeon who practiced at Good Samaritan Hospital, which is now Banner – UMC Phoenix.

Prestigious Stamps Scholars Program Comes to UArizona

The scholarship provides students full tuition, fees and on-campus housing for four years, as well as funding for other opportunities such as research projects or study abroad. This is the first time the program has teamed with a school in Arizona.

UArizona Virtual Homecoming to Offer Traditional and New Experiences

This year's Homecoming festivities include a virtual bonfire and lighting of "A" Mountain, along with virtual tours, college breakfasts, celebrations of Arizona traditions, special guest appearances and more.

Homecoming Will Include Giving Day to Support Student Success

A Fuel Wonder event on Friday will conclude Giving Day. The program will showcase ways in which gifts are helping students meet their potential and share it with the world.

$1.5 Million Dollar Gift to Establish Endowed Chair in Finance in the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management

Expanding their family tradition at the University of Arizona, Brian ('85) and Clara Franke have committed $1.5 million to support an endowed chair in the Department of Finance in the university's Eller College of Management.

Planned Gift Creates $4.6M Scholarship Endowment for Flowing Wells High School Graduates

Incoming first-year student Samantha Guerrero is beginning her studies without the worry of taking on debt. The Sandra, Pamela, and Polly Aley Scholarship will cover tuition, fees, and room and board for up to six years as long as she maintains eligibility criteria. A planned gift from Sandra Aley created the scholarship.

Anonymous Gift Means More Time on GMT for UArizona Astronomers

An anonymous donor has made a $1 million gift so that University of Arizona students and faculty can have more time using the Giant Magellan Telescope when it's completed and begins operations at its home in Chile's Atacama Desert.

Braccia Family Donates $1.5M to Support University of Arizona COVID-19 Priorities

Alumni couple Andrew and Kirsten Braccia have made a $1.5 million gift to support COVID-19 initiatives, students in the College of Nursing and student-athletes whose eligibility has been extended. "The Braccias have expressed their confidence in our president's leadership at this difficult time," said UArizona Foundation President and CEO John-Paul Roczniak.

University Mourns Loss of Renowned Mineral Exploration Geologist and Philanthropist J. David Lowell

University of Arizona alumnus and advocate J. David Lowell, considered one of the mining industry's most successful entrepreneurs, leaves a legacy of transformational generosity at his alma mater, where his passing has been met with recollections of his accomplishments and contributions.