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Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

Dec 25, 2021 The University of Arizona designed one of the instruments on board.

University of Arizona reports first seven omicron variant cases

Dec 21, 2021 The university said the variant was found "within the Tucson campus community," but would not say if the cases involved students or staff.

Space telescope launch culminates special effort by Tucson company

Dec 21, 2021 4D Technology did testing for the James Webb Space Telescope project

University of Arizona launches cannabis certificate programs

Dec 20, 2021 Online courses will provide the skills needed to succeed in the legalized marijuana industry.

Study shows more people are not afraid to have machines make their choices

Dec 17, 2021 A University of Arizona researcher's survey asked if they preferred algorithms to human-generated decision-making.

COVID-19 creating another holiday of concern

Dec 14, 2021 Omicron variant and vaccination worries are making gatherings difficult again.

New astronaut list includes trainees with UA ties

Dec 11, 2021 They could be in line for upcoming missions to the ISS and maybe the moon.

UA doctoral student's satellite gathering upper atmosphere data for climate forecasters

Dec 10, 2021 The self-designed research package went aloft on a high-altitude balloon in August.

Threat from hazardous space debris is getting worse

Dec 2, 2021 A University of Arizona scientist says tracking rogue objects is harder than ever.

International bioscience company announces new laboratory in Tucson

Nov 30, 2021 The company will join several other bioscience facilities in the University of Arizona Tech Park.

"Reservation Dogs" has found a global audience, and castmember Jon Proudstar knows why.

Nov 26, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How much difference can 2 degrees make in terms of our water table? Plus, Ann Hampton Callaway sings songs that moved a generation!

Food insecurity in Tucson: on campus and throughout the community

Nov 19, 2021 UA staff say about 13,000 students could be considered food insecure, yet the campus pantry says it serves about 3,000 people a year.

University of Arizona says about 75% of employees are vaccinated

Nov 15, 2021 All employees must be vaccinated or get an exemption under rules for federal contractors.

University of Arizona has the highest number of Indigenous students graduating with doctoral degrees, survey says

Nov 12, 2021 The same survey ranked the UA seventh for awarding doctorate degrees to Hispanic students.

Lydia Jennings, PhD: “Run to Be Visible”.

Nov 10, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The meaning behind the sacred Muslim month of Rabiʽ al-Awwal; and multi-faceted artist To-Reè-Neè Wolf

Study focuses on competitiveness and the gender wage gap

Nov 10, 2021 University of Arizona-backed research finds women look for fairness in outcomes.

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