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Scientists say sensor testing for COVID-19 can be an improvement over tests performed with nasal swabs or saliva.

Researchers developing sensor testing for COVID-19

Mar 22, 2021 New method could detect PCR test-evading COVID variants.
One of the UA-produced mirrors that will make up the Giant Magellan Telescope array.

Newest UA telescope mirror in cool down phase

Mar 16, 2021 Technicians are preparing to polish it for use in a mountaintop observatory
UA wildcat sculpture sports a mask, July 2020

UA expanding in-person classes

Mar 15, 2021 The week of March 29 will see more students in classrooms.
Students celebrate their achievements at a University of Arizona graduation ceremony.

UA readying for in-person graduation

Mar 8, 2021 Last years, graduation was put on hold due to COVID-19.
UA basketball coach Sean Miller speaks at a press conference, Thursday, March 1, 2018.

UA president supports basketball coach Sean Miller

Mar 8, 2021 President Robbins is backing Miller as NCAA allegations become public.
UA basketball coach Sean Miller speaks at a press conference, Thursday, March 1, 2018.

UA releases NCAA's Notice of Allegations

Mar 6, 2021 The violations include a lack of institutional control by the men’s basketball and swimming programs, including men's basketball coach Sean Miller
A syringe draws fluid from a vial.

UA wants rural COVID-19 vaccines

Mar 1, 2021 The university is ready to expand operations to other counties.
The Cherry Avenue Garage is beside the University of Arizona McKale Memorial Center.

2 more teens arrested in fatal shooting of UA student

Feb 27, 2021 Both face first-degree murder and drive-by shooting in the killing of sophomore Forrest Keys.
The Cherry Avenue Garage is beside the University of Arizona McKale Memorial Center.

Tucson police make an arrest in the murder of UA student Forrest Becker Keys

Feb 26, 2021 The suspect has been booked into Pima County Jail
JaVonte' Marquez dancing in a scene from "Retrograde Lemonade".

"Retrograde Lemonade": Move like no one is judging.

Feb 24, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Playwright Elaine Romero is recognized for her body of work; and how the murder mystery podcast "Tucson Heat" came to be.
A COVID-19 vaccination record card is received following the administration of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Banner University South.

UA gives Pima County COVID-19 vaccines

Feb 24, 2021 The Moderna doses will allow community outreach.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

University of Arizona IDs student killed over the weekend

Feb 22, 2021 The sophomore was shot and killed on campus Saturday night.
A Tucson Fire Department vehicle and gear.

Research looks for links between COVID-19 and 'forever chemicals'

Feb 18, 2021 The chemicals, which have been found in Tucson's groundwater, may impact vaccine efficacy.
Arizona tourist sites were flooded over the Memorial Day weekend with visitors, leading health officials to fear that they will spread the coronavirus and there will be a spike in COVID-19 cases in a few weeks.

Alcohol abuse soars in lockdown

Feb 16, 2021 Severe alcohol use jumps 400% in lockdown, according to UA researchers
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

UA worried party could become COVID-19 super spreader

Feb 15, 2021 A near campus Super Bowl party has officials worried.
A COVID-19 vaccination site set up on the University of Arizona Mall. January 2021.

State registration open for UA COVID-19 vaccines

Feb 15, 2021 The university opens as the third state-run vaccination site this week.

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