About us

Universities are defined by their people, and you could say the people here were born to challenge "business as usual." The University of Arizona existed before Arizona was a state. Our first graduating class in 1895 consisted of two women and one male.

Since then, we've learned that we're better together. We do more when we work across backgrounds, skills and perspectives. That's how we've become long-time partners with NASA, leaders in both the arts and sciences, and able to prepare students to succeed in a world where most of the jobs today's kindergartners will have don't even exist yet. We know how to converge

Purpose

Working together to expand human potential, explore new horizons and enrich life for all. 

Mission 

We will continuously improve how we educate and innovate so we can lead the way in developing disruptive problem-solvers capable of tackling our greatest challenges. 

Vision

To create a world where human potential is realized and we’re all working together to create solutions to big problems so that life in our communities, in Arizona and on our planet can thrive. 

Our Core Values

• INTEGRITY. Be honest, respectful and just. 
• COMPASSION. Choose to care.
• EXPLORATION. Be insatiably curious.
• ADAPTATION. Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.
• INCLUSION. We’re better together.
• DETERMINATION. Bear Down.