Land-Grant Institution
What is a Land-Grant University?
There is at least one land-grant institution in every state and territory of the United States, as well as the District of Columbia. Each one is designated by the state legislature or Congress to receive benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862, 1890, or 1994 which sought to democratize educational access and economic opportunity.
As the Arizona land-grant institution, the U of A capitalizes on its unique location, top-tier research status, and the expertise of Arizona's people to drive social, cultural, and economic impact within the state. Land-grant universities link their research to critical sectors of the state’s economy and the practical improvement of key indicators like health outcomes, educational attainment, and quality of life. For more information, visit Research, Innovation and Impact.