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Pandemic shopping habits will be slow to change, says UA researcher

Jun 24, 2020 Practices like online shopping and curbside pickup are likely to continue past mask requirements.

How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19

Jun 19, 2020 As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.

UA still grappling with how to 'return' in August

Jun 18, 2020 Officials are still working to figure out how to bring students safely back to campus.

Rise in coronavirus cases keeps pressure on UA lab

Jun 17, 2020 The university's biodepository is working to meet an increasing demand for test kits.

Daily News Roundup: Fire evacuations, Ducey on rise in cases, detention center accused of abuse

Jun 11, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 11.

UA expands COVID-19 antibody testing to more groups

Jun 10, 2020 Hospital workers, first responders and some state employees are eligible to see if they have COVID-19 antibodies.

Black Lives Matter event draws thousands to UA; group says police presence broke agreement

Jun 8, 2020 The organization says it will no longer host events in collaboration with the university.

Students lead demonstration on UA campus against police brutality

Jun 4, 2020 Black community members spoke about experiencing racism and the need to enact long-term change .

UA hurricane forecasters map summer season

May 28, 2020 The team has predicted 10 hurricanes for the North Atlantic, and drier summer for Southern Arizona.

"At the Center of All Beauty": Author Fenton Johnson on the connection between solitude and creativity

May 27, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How a DNA test revealed a sensitive family secret; and essays from two young women about the changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to their lives.

UA continues preparations to bring students back

May 27, 2020 Officials have about two months to decide whether or not the university will hold in-person classes.

Professor, former surgeon general to run incident command center for UA return

May 20, 2020 UA President Robert Robbins and Dr. Richard Carmona discuss the plan for the return to campus.

New college grads face uncertain job market

May 20, 2020 A UA official advises flexibility for new degree holders navigating a job market disrupted by COVID-19.

UA president discusses plan to return to classrooms in the fall

May 14, 2020 President Robert Robbins said the plan to reopen amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is not final.

Worry, caution likely to linger for many shoppers despite reopening, professor says

May 11, 2020 A UA consumer sciences professor expects consumers will need to see certain precautions from retailers before feeling safe.

UA expanding Global Campus program amid expected loss of international enrollment

May 11, 2020 The program has been adding partners since March, when the pandemic put a question mark on returning students.

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