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University of Arizona’s $3B Fuel Wonder campaign surpasses goal

July 23, 2026

The University of Arizona raised a record-breaking $425 million in new gifts and commitments in fiscal year 2026, exceeding the $3 billion goal of the Fuel Wonder campaign.

<drupal-media data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="243435f7-734b-4f58-aeb8-bb3d5fcb70cf" data-view-mode="az_large" data-align="center"> </drupal-media> <p> <strong>Brian P. Anderson</strong>, dean and professor of the Wyant College of Optical Sciences, announced a generous gift of more than $800,000 in expendable funds from the Wyant Foundation Trust providing two years of seed-funding for LENS: Linking Engagement, Networks and Student Success. This new initiative seeks to further elevate the

Gift to University of Arizona from The Wyant Foundation Trust kicks off the Wyant College of Optical Sciences’ new initiative for optics and photonics leadership and student success

July 14, 2026

The gift provides two years of seed funding for LENS: Linking Engagement, Networks and Student Success.

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Wildcat Legacies

June 15, 2026

University of Arizona philanthropy drives science leadership, public health workforce pipelines and student-athlete scholarships, expanding impact across campus and Arizona.

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Where Belonging Takes Root

June 15, 2026

McCauslin-Smith Gardens opens at the University of Arizona Poetry Center, creating a donor-funded green space that fosters community, creativity and connection.

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The Power of Study Abroad

June 15, 2026

Steve Kerr and his wife donate to create a University of Arizona humanities study abroad endowment, promoting global travel, cultural exchange and student opportunity.

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Passport to Possibility

June 15, 2026

University of Arizona study abroad programs expand through major donor support, helping students gain global experience, cultural insight and career-ready skills.

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Looking Back: The Making of BIO5

June 15, 2026

BIO5 Institute marks 25 years advancing interdisciplinary bioscience research at the University of Arizona, driving innovation in health, agriculture and public impact.

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Hands On

June 15, 2026

Terry Seligman supports University of Arizona CATalyst Studios, expanding hands-on tech learning and innovation through experiential education in the library.

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Growing What’s Next

June 15, 2026

Wildcat Philanthropic Seed Fund fuels University of Arizona startups, advancing innovation in energy, health and genomics while training future entrepreneurs and investors.