the university of arizona is the leading public research university in the american southwest. the ua produces more than $600 million in annual research and is the state's only member of the prestigious association of american universities. this is a diverse community of people who thrive on innovation and collaboration. our world-class faculty create discoveries that improve the human condition and fuel the state's economy. our research enterprise provides undergraduate students with opportunities for hands-on experiences that can be found in few universities in the world. as the state's land-grant university, our research and resources enrich communities around the state and around the world.