The University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.
The University of Arizona's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences in Tucson, Arizona, United States, serves as a dynamic hub for scientific inquiry into the intricate relationship between the mind, brain, and behavior. As a key part of the College of Science's School of Mind, Brain, and Behavior, the department is committed to advancing the science of psychology across the entire lifespan. It cultivates a collaborative atmosphere, promoting interdisciplinary research and education that often connects with fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. Upholding core values of respect, excellence, and integrity, the department is dedicated to innovative research, outstanding teaching, and impactful community involvement, all aimed at fostering healthy minds, healthy brains, and healthy lives.
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