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A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

UA settles $2.5M lawsuit over professor's on-campus killing

Jan 10, 2024 The settlement also includes mental health services for Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences faculty, staff and students impacted by the shooting.

A school bus.

Patagonia public schools consider four-day school week

Jan 10, 2024 Superintendent wants to reduce absenteeism, recruit and retain new teachers.

Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Former UA CFO retains $500,000 salary in new role amid fiscal challenges

Jan 9, 2024 Former University of Arizona Chief Financial Officer Lisa Rulney, after resigning amid a fiscal crisis, keeps her salary exceeding $500,000 in a new advisory role.

Students, activist groups, and community members march on the University of Arizona campus in solidarity with Palestine on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 in Tucson, Ariz. The Israel-Hamas conflict has reportedly killed more than 10,000 Palestinians, and over 1,400 Israelis since Oct. 7.

The Buzz: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing classrooms in Arizona

Jan 5, 2024 Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.

Book reading record sheets for those who participate in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Copper Queen Library in Bisbee. December 5, 2023.

Reading 1,000 books before kindergarten is the goal in Cochise County

Jan 3, 2024 The program encourages reading in the pre-K age group

Old Main on the University of Arizona campus

ABOR seeks to advance Title IX lawsuit against UA

Dec 20, 2023 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan granted a 30 day extension to the board to file a legal petition–the first step to seek an opinion for the high court.

The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA faces fiscal storm: CFO resigns amid sweeping financial revamp

Dec 13, 2023 The University of Arizona unveiled major financial reforms amid the departure of its Chief Financial Officer.

A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

AZ school safety task force proposes legislative changes to address SRO shortage

Dec 8, 2023 The task force met for the final time on Thursday to share their recommendations for campus safety.

The Buzz: A legislative look ahead into education policy

Dec 8, 2023 This week we talked with both the county and state school superintendent about universal school vouchers and teacher retention.

A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

Governor's Educator Retention Task Force releases report; shows shortages, needs for pay increase, and paid parental leave

Dec 8, 2023 The report and recomendations document ares of shortages, lack of teacher diversity, and recomendations for teacher retention.

Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

UA athletics faces layoffs, ticket price surge amid financial strain

Dec 5, 2023 President Robert Robbins said ticket prices may increase by 25%.

A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

Senior VP of UAGC steps down six months after acquisition

Dec 4, 2023 Effective Monday, Dec. 4, Dr. Gary Packard will instead be serving as the interim Senior Vice Provost of Online Initiatives.

Community members including former teachers participate in a sit-in at the University of Arizona's College of Education on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Protestors are gathering together to show support for two professors who were put on suspension after audio recordings of a lecture about the Israel-Hamas lecture were shared on social media.

Two UA College of Education professors reinstated following Israel-Hamas Lecture

Dec 1, 2023 The department head will teach the course about cultural pluralism for young children through the rest of the semester.

Late afternoon under the tree canopy near the Boyce Thompson picnic area.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum by Bruce McGrew, c. 1980. Watercolor, 22 in. x 30 in.

Celebrating a unique vision with "Bruce McGrew: Continuum".

Nov 22, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Prop 308 made higher education attainable for undocumented students; and why Kidz At Play is not a rap group.

University of Arizona College of Education senior Sophie Chapman reads a list of demands to Dean Robert Q. Berry, III on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. The demands include reinstating two professors who were placed on suspension are audio recordings of their classroom lecture was shared on social media

Sit-in at UA's College of Education calls to reinstate professors

Nov 20, 2023 Around 60 staff, faculty, students and community members participated.

Students walk near the fountain at Old Main on the University of Arizona campus. From August 2019.

UA suspends two professors following Israel-Hamas lecture

Nov 17, 2023 The College of Education professors have been suspended until an investigation concludes.

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