The University of Arizona is an institution of public research. Established in the year 1885, it was the first university in the state of Arizona. Also, it is one amongst the Association of American Universities' elected members and serves as the only representative from Arizona to this group. Governed by the Arizona Board of Regents, the University of Arizona features an accessible and engaging environment that inspires students to achieve their goals. In 2017, the University of Arizona was ranked 34th in the U.S. and 52nd in the world by the Center for World University Rankings. Spread over an area of 380 acres in central Tucson. It is divided into quadrants such as the campus' north and south sides are outlined by a grassy cover called the Mall and its west and east sides are segregated by the Student Union Memorial Center and Highland Avenue roughly. The University of Arizona serves as home to 600 plus multi-cultural, philanthropic, academic, athletic, social, and student clubs along with campus organizations. It recognizes around 51 fraternity and sorority chapters.