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Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

The Buzz: Gun violence in Tucson

Oct 14, 2022 A look at a recent University of Arizona campus shooting, a new TPD unit, and gun buybacks.

Court documents reveal suspect in UA shooting was banned from university

Oct 7, 2022 46-year-old Murad Dervish had been expelled and barred from the University of Arizona in February 2022.

Charges filed after killing of UA professor

Oct 6, 2022 Former UA student Murad Dervish has been charged with first degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

University of Arizona Police Chief Paula Balafas speaks at a news conference after a deadly campus shooting on October 5, 2022

UA Professor shot and killed on campus

Oct 5, 2022 The suspect was arrested a few hours later in Gila Bend.

Police investigate shooting on University of Arizona campus

Oct 5, 2022 The university canceled in-person classes Wednesday afternoon.

John de Lancie appeared for the final time (?) as "Q" in Star Trek: Picard, season 2.

True Concord Voices & Orchestra premieres "Helios", and welcomes a friend from the final frontier - actor John de Lancie.

Sep 22, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Patrick Robles, president of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona Student, urges the City of Tucson to keep public transit free; and The Tucson Orchid Society celebrates 50 years of shared fascination.

File image of an Arizona voter registration form.

National Voter Registration Day initiatives aim to increase youth voter turnout

Sep 20, 2022 NextGen America is going to campuses across Arizona to help students register to vote.

The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA language and culture programs receive federal grant money

Sep 12, 2022 The funds will also improve studies in less commonly taught languages.

Arizona guard Aari McDonald, left, celebrates with head coach Adia Barnes at the end of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Connecticut Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Arizona won 69-59.

Aari McDonald returning to UA

Sep 8, 2022 She will continue to play in the WNBA.

Water rippling under the influence of the Cohesion effect.

Kevin Hines shares stories of survival and hope in "Suicide: The Ripple Effect".

Sep 1, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Invisible Theatre's "The Lifespan of a Fact" explores where truth begins and ends; and The Migrant Quilt Project commemorates those who have lost their lives trying to cross the U.S. / Mexico border.

Remembering Lute: Two years after his death

Aug 28, 2022 Olson remains important figure to former players.

An armed suspect sits in the back of a UAPD patrol vehicle, surrounded by officers.

University of Arizona Police arrest armed man on campus

Aug 24, 2022 22-year-old suspect evaded officers for less than an hour.

Athletes compete in the women's individual triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, Friday, July 29, 2022.

UA adds women's triathlon to sports offerings

Aug 22, 2022 Competition will begin next fall.

Too often, extra screen time before sleeping is incompatible with quality rest. "See Me Serene" is designed to be used as a relaxation tool.

"The Quest for Sleep": How UA science is leading the way to more healthful slumber.

Aug 18, 2022 On Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson returns with an essay about the hardest step she has taken in her journey of motherhood.

A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

UA prepares for COVID and monkeypox

Aug 15, 2022 Robbins urges community not to stigmatize people with monkeypox.

Charcoal drawing by Michael Moore: Creek Oregon 30x40 1974

Artist Michael Moore and the natural world in charcoal.

Aug 4, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit a nearly century-old bowling alley in a Mexican mining town; find out why an open mic night in Sierra Vista has a dedicated audience; and Nichelle Nichols remembered.

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