University of Arizona

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Our Commitment

As Arizona’s land-grant university, we are driven to do great things. It’s our passion to transform the lives of our Arizona residents and to solve the biggest challenges facing our state and the world. As a Research 1, Hispanic Serving Institution, our mission and values focus on the betterment and support of our students and the communities they come from. U.S. Census figures from 2020 estimate 766,272 Arizonans live in rural communities and 22 federally recognized tribes spread across 15 Arizona counties. The STARS Network’s support will enable Arizona to expand our ability to serve rural students, families, and educators.

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University of Arizona Events

Virtual Event

College Board BigFuture Live: College Planning for Rural and Small-Town Students

September 24th 2025, 7:00 pm CDT

Are you ready to take the next step towards your college dreams? Join BigFuture and the STARS College Network for an event tailored specifically for students from rural and small-town communities. We'll cover everything you need to know about college planning, including:

  • How to choose the right college for you

  • Navigating the application process

  • Understanding financial aid and scholarships

  • Tips for thriving in a new environment

Don't miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and start planning your future today!

Host: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Arizona, The University of Texas at Austin

Virtual Event

STARS Virtual College Fair

October 7th 2025, 7:00 pm CDT

Join all 32 STARS Network partner colleges and universities to discover the exceptional opportunities all of our schools have to offer through a virtual college fair!

Host: Amherst College, Auburn University, Berkeley, Brown University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Notre Dame, SMU, Spelman College, Stanford University, The Ohio State University, The University of Alabama, The University of Iowa, University of Arkansas, University of Denver, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University, The University of Chicago, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Maryland College Park, University of Arizona

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