OUR VALUES

Determination

Bear Down.

“For me, determination is a positive feeling that allows me to persevere toward my goals and serve individuals within my community. I serve the University as a Peer Coach with Student Engagement and Career Development and am inspired and determined each day to serve and assist students on our campus. It is a position I am very grateful for.”

—Karina Soriano, class of '21
Peer Coach, Student Engagement and Career Development

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Our Commitment to Determination

At Arizona, determination lives deep within every Wildcat. From the tenacity it takes to solve challenges that others give up on, and the perseverance needed to reach our academic and career goals, to the heart behind our renowned rallying cry, “Bear Down!”

STUDENT SUCCESS RESOURCES THE STORY OF BEAR DOWN

Determination in the News

Research reimagined: U of A celebrates new Grand Challenges Research Building

Oct. 30, 2024

The seven-story Grand Challenges Research Building houses laboratories, offices and research facilities, bringing together scientists from many different disciplines.

Women's hockey is back at the U of A

Oct. 2, 2024

A new U of A women's hockey team took to the ice for its first game last week, marking the first time since 2007 that the university has had a competitive women's team in the sport.

Paris awaits: U of A athletes will go for gold at 2024 Paralympic Games

Aug. 21, 2024

Current and former Wildcat student-athletes and coaches will compete in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, sitting volleyball, wheelchair tennis, and track and field, representing three different countries – the United States, Australia and Canada.

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