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Tangled proteins in the Alzheimer's affected brain harm communication between nerve cells.

UA scientists investigate connection between Alzheimer's and Down syndrome

Aug 5, 2020 The team is developing new ways to look at protein interaction in the human brain.

Christopher Johnson as Armand and Carley Elizabeth Preston as Désirée in "Désirée's Baby", based on the short story by Kate Chopin.

Rogue Radio presents Kate Chopin's “Désirée's Baby”

Aug 4, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN" 2020 has NOT been cancelled; and a look back at Tucson's drive-in history from Chris Dashiell.

The University of Arizona Administration building.

UA group critical of university's pandemic response wants a union

Aug 4, 2020 A group of faculty, staff and graduate students say it is time to push back against the administration.

Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Eller faculty warned UA purchase of for-profit university would be ‘catastrophic’

Aug 4, 2020 A faculty review of Ashford's assets called the acquisition a "lemon."

File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Education Notebook: Kindergarten to university, Arizona back-to-school plans emerging

Aug 1, 2020 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state, Aug. 1.

University of Arizona freshmen Diego Salcedo, Nooreen Qureshi, Celeste Mesa

Own Words: Starting college during the pandemic

Jul 31, 2020 Three UA freshmen share their concerns and hopes for their college careers.

Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews Arizona Board of Supervisor Chair Larry Penley over Zoom on July 28, 2020.

ABOR issues guidance for universities ahead of new school year

Jul 31, 2020 A discussion with Arizona Board of Regents Chair Larry Penley.

Santiago Castiello-Gutiérrez works on his computer at the University of Arizona on July 28, 2020. Castiello-Gutiérrez is an international student working toward his Ph.D. in higher education.

Pandemic creates added pressures for international students

Jul 31, 2020 The UA has about 3,700 international students.

Coalition concerned about UA furloughs, COVID-19 risks on campus

Jul 31, 2020 The Coalition for Academic Justice at the University of Arizona includes hundreds of faculty, staff and students.

The McKale Center ticket office at the University of Arizona. July 2020.

Delayed season, limited fan capacity possibilities for UA fall sports

Jul 31, 2020 A discussion with athletic director Dave Heeke.

Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA rolls out new protocols to guard against pandemic

Jul 31, 2020 How the university plans to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spreading on campus.

The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

UA to have full-size classes after Labor Day

Jul 30, 2020 Classes will begin online but quickly transition.

Arizona universities preparing to reopen amid pandemic

Jul 30, 2020 The chair of the Board of Regents says all campuses are prepared to respond if new outbreaks happen.

View from the north end zone at Arizona Stadium.

Delays, some spectators possible as UA plans for fall sports

Jul 29, 2020 The athletic director said further announcements on the fall sports schedule can be expected in the next few weeks.

Deciding whether to return schoolchildren to in-person learning is a major source of stress for parents.

High stress, loss of routine slow return to normal from coronavirus

Jul 28, 2020 COVID-19 unknowns are keeping people from forming new daily habits.

UA announces phased plan for bringing students back to campus

Jul 27, 2020 Students will return to the classroom in 4 stages

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