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

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.

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

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

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

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.

A Wildcat Love Story: Nancy Haddad Berge '58 and Craig Berge '57

University of Arizona Foundation Board of Trustees member Nancy Berge wrote a moving account of her love story with Craig Berge. The Berge family named the College of Engineering's design program and endowed dean's chair with a gift in honor of Craig, who passed away in 2017.

Ranch Owners Support Equine Studies

When the University of Arizona’s first class of future veterinarians begins their studies in fall 2020, they’ll be working with a teaching herd of horses in an updated facility as part of the Lucia Nash — Circle Z Ranch Equine Education Program.

Endowed Chair Will Combat Insect Threats to Arizona Fields

Through the donations of nearly two dozen Southwestern growers and industry leaders, the University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has received commitments totaling more than $1 million to establish an endowed chair in integrated pest management.

Physicist Wins $1.1M to Photograph Electrons in Motion

Mohammed Hassan, a University of Arizona assistant professor of physics and optical sciences, wants to be the first to photograph an electron in motion. Supporting his mission is the W.M. Keck Foundation, which recently awarded him $1.1 million.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Funds Education Research by UArizona, TUSD

With the support of $650,000 from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the University of Arizona College of Education and the Tucson Unified School District will research the impact of what is known as "asset-based dialogic teaching."

UArizona, Garcia Family Foundation Announce $4M Gift for Honors College Scholarships

The Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship is a 10-year, $400,000 annual commitment to student excellence at the University of Arizona.

$5M Gift from Leonard A. Lauder Advances Ovarian Cancer Research

The funding will benefit clinical and translational research in the University of Arizona Cancer Center lab of Dr. David Alberts.

University of Arizona Launches Public Effort to Raise $50M for Student Support

The University of Arizona has launched the 360 Initiative fundraising campaign, which seeks to raise at least $50 million by this time next year to remove obstacles to students' success, enrich their experiences and prepare them to pursue meaningful careers.

UA Alumnus Leaves $8.8M to College of Medicine – Tucson

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson has received an $8.8 million gift from the estate of Dr. Ronald K. Baker, a 1975 alumnus of the college, including the largest endowed scholarship gift ever received by the college.

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