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

Actor Vinessa Vidotto shares her journey from first-generation student to TV success and creating a scholarship to support aspiring performers at the University of Arizona.

Susan K. Von Kersburg '62 '72 never sought recognition for her giving, but her $8 million gift to the U of A's Baird Scholars program will shape generations to come.

University of Arizona’s CUES empowers students to both research and create primary source material.

Fans of Arizona basketball, volleyball and gymnastics know McKale Memorial Center as the arena where Wildcat athletes cement their legacies. Right across the street, however, Arizona’s sports stars chase another goal: to be superb students.

Quidel Corporation, a leading provider of rapid diagnostic testing solutions, cellular-based virology assays and molecular diagnostic systems, has committed to give $1 million for scholarships that support tomorrow’s scientists and health professionals.

Entrepreneur and University of Arizona College of Pharmacy alumnus R. Ken Coit has committed $50 million through his family foundation to solidify UArizona's place as a leader in pharmaceutical education, research and innovation. The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy now bears his name in recognition of his gift. 

The University of Arizona Honors College became the W.A. Franke Honors College in recognition of a $25 million gift commitment made by William A. "Bill" Franke, his wife, Carolyn, and the Franke family.

Jimenez will enter his senior year as the university's inaugural Charles Schwab Foundation endowed scholarship recipient. The $3.5 million scholarship program was established by the global financial services company in the spring to serve students from underrepresented communities.