University of Arizona
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 AustinSTARS Near You
STARS in Fargo, ND
September 29th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT
Join 20+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics including application review, financial aid, and how to prepare for the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country!
Host: Amherst College, Brown University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Northwestern University, The University of Alabama, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University, University of ArizonaSTARS Near You
STARS in Sioux Falls, SD
September 30th 2025, 6:00 pm CDT
Join 20+ colleges and universities from the STARS College Network for an evening all about college! We’ll have a 45 minute information session on topics including application review, financial aid, and how to prepare for the college application process. Afterwards, you’ll have time to browse a mini-college fair of participating institutions from across the country!
Host: Amherst College, Brown University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, Dartmouth College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Northwestern University, The University of Alabama, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland College Park, Notre Dame, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Yale University, University of ArizonaVirtual 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