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Transformative gifts and strategic investments in talent strengthen global mining leadership.

Forty years later, an endowment established by geologist and mining legend David Lowell ’49 and his wife, Edith ’48, continues to support one of the most
unique programs in geosciences.

Endowed positions help universities attract and retain top talent. Case in point: the recent recruitment of the University of Arizona’s first chief AI and data science officer, David Ebert.

The University of Arizona has received a $20 million gift commitment from the Garcia Family Foundation to expand access to credit-bearing study abroad programs for students with financial need.

An internationally recognized photographer's archive and a major endowment are coming to the University of Arizona's Center for Creative Photography.

A $2 million gift from the estate of John A. Brown will fund scholarship endowments in the College of Science and College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Arizona.

Community leaders Czarina and Humberto Lopez recently committed to give $3 million to support cardiovascular research at the Sarver Heart Center at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.

A $1 million gift commitment from the Mars and Airth families will support the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine's efforts to empower students and advance research.

Tim and Rhonda Snider, both University of Arizona alumni, have made a $1.5 million gift to the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering that will increase opportunities for students and spur faculty research.

Congratulations to the 2025 Honorary Degree Recipients: Ginny L. Clements, Honorary Doctor of Science; William A. Franke, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters; and Mark Smith, Honorary Doctor of Science.