Research in Higher Education - Op Ed

University of Arizona President Garimella and Senior Vice President for Research & Innovation Tomás Díaz de la Rubia highlight the importance of investing in higher education and research, as well as the importance of undergraduate research experiences, in an Op Ed piece published in AZ Central on May 15, 2025.

Undergraduate Researcher AnneLeigh Twer Recognized for Interdisciplinary Impact

May 12, 2026
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AnneLeigh Twer, a graduating Honors student in University of Arizona’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, has been named the recipient of the Spring 2026 SBS Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award. Blending global health, social science, and biomedical research, Twer’s work has explored trauma among displaced populations while contributing to studies in neurosurgery, molecular biology, and chronic pain management. Her interdisciplinary research and commitment to humanitarian care reflect the powerful impact of undergraduate research across disciplines and communities. Read the full article here!