UA releases revised furlough, pay cut plan
May 1, 2020 On Friday, President Robbins announced modifications to the ranges of salaries and respective cuts, while canceling furloughs for the lowest earners.
UA announces plans to hold in-person classes in the fall
Apr 30, 2020 President Robert Robbins says the transition "won't be easy."
Hubble space telescope marks 30 years of exploration
Apr 24, 2020 The space science landmark received help from the University of Arizona.
Spotting the difference between Southern Arizona allergies and coronavirus
Apr 23, 2020 Experts say symptoms are similar but cite significant differences.
“'Rona needs to stay away!”: How a single mother stays resilient.
Apr 22, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Free meals for our community; and an interview with César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of "Migrating to Prison: America's Obsession with Locking Up Immigrants".
UA launches text survey to fill critical COVID-19 data gaps amid insufficient testing
Apr 21, 2020 Researchers are looking to enroll as many people as possible in the system, which will also provide information to participants.
UA Pres. Robbins says economic impact of pandemic 'is dire'
Apr 18, 2020 The university anticipates a shortfall of at least $250 million, largely due to tuition losses.
UA faculty share expertise, ideas in COVID-19 research group
Apr 17, 2020 They aim to help bolster ongoing efforts to flatten the curve and improve future responses to pandemics.
UA president discusses antibody testing, financial impact of pandemic
Apr 17, 2020 The university plans to distribute 250,000 antibody tests for health care workers and first responders across Arizona.
UA president proposes furloughs, pay cuts for 16,000 employees
Apr 17, 2020 Robbins says he and senior vice presidents have already taken pay cuts.
Arizona Supreme Court considers tuition case
Apr 16, 2020 It will decide whether the state attorney general can sue the Arizona Board of Regents.
UA Campus Pantry still open, serving students and staff
Apr 16, 2020 Social distancing prompts move to larger space in Student Union.
Spring is NOT cancelled: backyard scientists contribute to "Nature's Notebook".
Apr 16, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Being a UA senior in a year without Commencement; how the Campus Pantry is increasing food security for students and staff; and a public health student fights COVID-19 misinformation on behalf of her family in Puerto Rico.
UA, state health agency partner on antibody tests
Apr 15, 2020 250,000 tests are being developed for medical personnel.
Tucsonan recalls historic Apollo 13 rescue mission
Apr 13, 2020 Space scientist helped NASA plot the astronauts' emergency route home.
Possible enrollment declines due to coronavirus could mean trouble for UA bottom line
Apr 9, 2020 Out-of-state and international students account for a large portion of the university's tuition revenue.Selected Archive Filters
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