About the University of Arizona Established in 1885 in Tucson, AZ, The University of Arizona (U of A) is the state’s land-grant university. A university built off six core values: Integrity, Compassion, Exploration, Adaptation, Inclusion, and Determination, the U of A has continued to complete the mission to improve how they educate and innovate so that they can lead the way in developing adaptive problem-solvers capable of tackling our greatest challenges. Located on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples, U of A is committed to diversity and inclusion and building sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service. The U of A is home to more than 53,000 students, with a 17:1 st