University Of Arizona Notable Alumni

Founded in 1885, University of Arizona or UA as it is popularly called, is a public research university in Tuscon, Arizona. With an average enrollment of over 43,000 students, the university offers graduate, post graduate, doctoral and professional degrees in 334 areas of study. Being considered a ‘selective’ university, UA is very particular about the students who study there, so much so that many freshmen who join the university are usually National Merit Scholars. With a diverse student body wherein students from 114 countries are represented, teaching, research and innovation knows no boundaries in University of Arizona. Handpicked students of course need a panel of competent faculty who will help them expand their horizons academically; the faculty in UA consists of distinguished academics including Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winners. The university was ranked 124th among National Universities by U.S News & World Report in 2017. The main university campus occupies a sprawling 380 acres in central Tuscon and offers various programs in the fields of arts, humanities, space sciences, medicine, business and so many other unique programs. Besides excellence in academics, the University of Arizona is renowned for its athletes who have excelled in various sports such as basketball, baseball and softball. Many celebrated personalities have attended UA, such as John Hughes, Kourtney Kardashian, Kristen Wiig and so on. Here is a list of some notable alumni of the University of Arizona.