The University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.
The University of Arizona College of Education in Tucson, Arizona, is dedicated to leveraging education's power to foster a more equitable community and world. It prepares future educators and leaders through rigorous programs grounded in research and real-world practice, collaborating closely with Pre-K-12 and higher education partners. Situated in the unique Arizona-Mexico borderlands, the college intentionally centers the experiences of Indigenous and Latinx communities, addressing critical challenges like systemic racism, discrimination, and access to higher education. Faculty and students engage in vital research and community initiatives, striving to generate new knowledge and drive positive change in educational systems locally and globally.
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