2013 Foundation News
UA College of Science Dean Joaquin Ruiz honored for fundraising success
Announcement - December 5, 2013For his extraordinary leadership in fundraising, the University of Arizona Foundation Board of Trustees has honored him with the 2013 Eugene G. Sander Endowed Faculty Fundraising Award.
UANews: Restoring Old Main, the Project of a Lifetime
Announcement - November 18, 2013Poster Frost Mirto Inc., the Tucson-based architecture, planning and preservation firm, is the design lead on the "Save Old Main" project.
UANews: The Society for Neuroscience Recognizes Outstanding Contributions of UA's Carol A. Barnes
Announcement - November 6, 2013Barnes will receive the Society for Neuroscience's highest honor for her contributions to the field.
UANews: Saving Old Main, the UA’s Oldest Building
Announcement - October 1, 2013Students, faculty and alumni gather to celebrate Old Main’s 122 year old history and the kick-off of a $13.5 million fundraiser for its restoration and renovation.
Join Us to Save Old Main!
Announcement - September 30, 2013President Ann Weaver Hart and others will speak about the importance of preserving Old Main and launch a $13.5 million campaign to fund its restoration and renovation. The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on October 1.
UANews: School of Art Faculty Member 'One of Most Important Voices Today'
Announcement - September 9, 2013UA School of Art faculty member Sama Alshaibi, known internationally for her work, has earned the UA's 1885 Society Distinguished Scholars Award.
The 10 by 10: Meet 10 alumni donors from the 2003 graduating class
Announcement - August 23, 2013What happens to University of Arizona students after they graduate? What doors open? What impact do they make on the world – and how do they influence their alma mater?
UA receives two grants from Tucson funder Angel Charity
Announcement - May 23, 2013Steele Children's Research Center and Tucson Village Farm were granted more than $537,000 and $70,500, respectively.
Four UA Faculty Members Named 1885 Society Distinguished Scholars
Announcement - May 10, 2013Each recipient will receive a $10,000 reward to advance research, scholarship and creative contributions in their respective fields.
Gratitude for an Anonymous Donor
Announcement - May 1, 2013A University of Arizona alumna describes her once in a lifetime opportunity made possible by a donor's generosity.
Gifted
Publication - April 16, 2013A close up on The University of Arizona's foundations, infrastructure and vision
UANews: Biosphere 2 Helping to Create Strong STEM Ties
Announcement - April 10, 2013Summer program focuses on science, technology, engineering and math.
University of Arizona Foundation Honors U.S. Senator Jon Kyl
Announcement - March 18, 2013The University of Arizona Foundation will honor former United States Senator and University of Arizona alumnus Jon Kyl for his public service and dedication.
Google awards $50,000 grant for UA developed online chemistry course
Announcement - March 7, 2013Google, Inc. has granted a University of Arizona chemistry professor $50,000 to develop a free online course to teach chemistry to potentially hundreds of thousands of students.
APS Foundation awards $250,000 grant to UA Biosphere 2
Announcement - February 28, 2013APS volunteers, funds will help shape K-12 STEM summer program for teachers.
A Gift in the Perfect Moment
Announcement - February 5, 2013How the Witts' $4.5 million estate gift is shaping the UA.
UANews: Forever Wildcats
Announcement - January 25, 2013We are a lifetime University of Arizona family.
UANews: Making it Easier for the Next Generation
Announcement - January 22, 2013Striving to support the University of Arizona through teaching, research, and service.
UA Foundation honors Mary Poulton for fundraising efforts
Announcement - January 17, 2013Dr. Mary Poulton has been named as the 2012 Eugene G. Sander Endowed Faculty Fundraising Award recipient by The University of Arizona Foundation Board of Trustees.
UANews: President Hart Deserves Your Support
Announcement - January 11, 2013The UA is poised for great progress and has a leader ready to deliver, but our support is critical to its success.
The University of Arizona Foundation's Grants for Lunch program
Announcement - January 9, 2013Grants for Lunch brings together UA grant seekers, fundraisers to share best practices