University of Arizona News

Craig T. Nelson delivers commencement address to the UA graduating class of 2024.

May 8, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The documentary "Fair Play" gives visibility to the unending work of new mothers; and explore the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.

Trial begins in UA professor Thomas Meixner murder

May 7, 2024 Former grad student Murad Dervish pled not guilty to 7 felony counts, including 1st degree murder.

UA says surveillance allegations are “flat wrong” as demands from Pro-Palestinian group continue

May 6, 2024 A new report from the Center for Investigative Reporting alleges the University has monitored Pro-Palestine social media posts since late last year.

Arizona law bars universities from boycotting Israel

May 6, 2024 A state law passed in 2016 prohibits the state and local governments from adopting investment policies that include boycotting Israel.

The Buzz: Protests at Arizona's universities

May 3, 2024 Clashes on campus have lead to arrests, changes in policy around on-campus gatherings.

The documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland" explores the reasons why.

May 1, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: What "Bad Art Night" at the Arizona Science Center offers the creatively curious; "I Dream in Widescreen 2024" showcases a new class of film makers; and "Stories That Soar!" offers a 4th grader's perspective on "Self Love".

Students protest at UA for the third day

May 1, 2024 Robbins defends law enforcement’s actions in a University-wide statement and announces UAPD will have a “zero tolerance approach” going forward.

Law enforcement storms encampment on University of Arizona campus

May 1, 2024 At least four arrests happened shortly after 2 am, and encampment pop-ups were torn down by law enforcement.

UA "Liberation Zone" encampment disbands after two police warnings

Apr 30, 2024 No arrests were made, but protestors said they would return the following day.

Gaza solidarity encampment starts on UA Campus

Apr 29, 2024 The encampment, dubbed the "UA Liberated Zone," joins dozens of similar demonstrations on college campuses nationwide.

One of the greatest: UA's unsung wheelchair basketball hero, Rudy Gallego

Apr 29, 2024 We meet Rudy Gallego, the man who started the University of Arizona's first adaptive sports team, wheelchair basketball.

University of Arizona men’s tennis team wins first ever Pac-12 Tournament Championship

Apr 29, 2024 The Wildcats took on the Stanford Cardinals in Ojai, California, in a match that ended 4-0.

Pac-12 players to watch as the conference gets ready to splinter across the country

Apr 26, 2024 The Pac-12 will splinter apart before fall camp starts, with all but two teams heading to new conferences.

UA releases budget cuts to academic units

Apr 25, 2024 The savings from the cuts are expected to rid the university of its deficit in the next fiscal year.

University of Arizona students join nationwide Pro-Palestine protests

Apr 25, 2024 Hundreds of students have been arrested across the country for campus demonstrations.

"It's either too late, or too early." Arizona Theatre Company presents Sam Shepard's "True West".

Apr 24, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: A preview of the upcoming Tucson International Mariachi Conference; the peace and sisterhood of the Hamrah Arts Club; and the work of a largely forgotten female composer from the 18th century has a 21st century debut.

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