University of Arizona merges four colleges into two by July 1

The University of Arizona will merge four colleges into two beginning July 1, consolidating the College of Health Sciences with the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health to create the School of Health Professions and Global Medicine, and integrating the College of Applied Science and Technology with the College of Information Science. University officials emphasize that all current academic programs and student course offerings will continue without interruption, with the merger aiming to enhance collaboration and align clinical education with public health. Faculty and staff from the College of Applied Science and Technology will fully transition to the College of Information Science, but there is some uncertainty regarding staffing in the public health integration. The restructuring, intended to leverage the strengths of each college, is not related to federal funding cuts. Leadership will work with affected units to support a smooth transition for students and employees. These changes are positioned as steps to create stronger, interdisciplinary academic units that better serve students and the broader community.