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University of Arizona was founded
on this day in 1885

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The University of Arizona was founded on this day — March 12 — in 1885.

The first group of students started their studies on October 1, 1891. The University of Arizona gained status as a University on March 12, 1885.

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