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Asteroid 2016 RB1 flew past Earth on Sept. 7, 2016 going an estimated 18,000 mph.

UA Astronomer Sees Asteroid 2 Days Before It Whizzes by Earth

Sep 19, 2016 NASA-funded Sky Lab's observers have ID'd half of known near-Earth objects.
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Getting in to College Is Just First Step for Many Latinos

Sep 16, 2016 While enrollment is growing, some face obstacles to ultimately receiving a degree.
The 2nd Street Parking Garage on the University of Arizona campus.

17,000 Parking Spaces, But Still a Scramble to Find a Spot at UA

Sep 14, 2016 Permit costs go up to support alternative transportation and minimize congestion.
Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, damaged by SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fire Sept. 1, 2016.

OSIRIS-REx Launch Threatened for a Time by SpaceX Explosion

Sep 14, 2016 Quick work by Air Force saved University of Arizona spacecraft.

Hours Remain to Scheduled Launch of OSIRIS-REx

Sep 8, 2016 Mission leaders expect success in launch that will start 7-year journey.
The OSIRIS-REx rocket is moved to the launch pad on Sept. 7, one day before the opening of the launch window.

One Day Remains to Launch of UA Asteroid Mission

Sep 7, 2016 Chance blastoff will be postponed is minimal, researchers say.
"OSIRIS-REx: Countdown to Launch" is an in- depth look at the science and scientists behind OSIRIS-REx …the University of Arizona based mission to send a spacecraft to an asteroid, collect a sample, then return that sample to earth.

Countdown Under Way for UA Mission to Asteroid

Sep 6, 2016 OSIRIS-REx spacecraft scheduled for launch Thursday to bring back soil sample.
Students walk across the UA Mall as the sun sets in the background. Photo taken December 10th, 2015.

University of Arizona Considers Ban on E-Cigarettes

Sep 6, 2016 Cigarettes, pipes and chewing tobacco were banned on campus in 2014.

Just Days Remain Until UA's Asteroid Mission Launch

Sep 5, 2016 University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx aims to bring back a few ounces of Bennu by 2023.
An aerial view of Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral, Fla., the site where a Falcon 9 rocket from the private company SpaceX exploded on Sept. 1, 2016.

NASA: UA Space Launch On Track Despite Rocket Explosion

Sep 1, 2016 Incident at adjacent launchpad prompts look at potential effects on asteroid mission.
Kuiper Space Sciences Building at the University of Arizona.

Asteroid Mission Focus of UA Planetary Science Open House

Aug 26, 2016 Next door, the Flandrau Science Center will unveil its renovated planetarium theater.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Former UA Professor Pleads Guilty to Theft from Meat Store

Aug 24, 2016 John Marchello, who oversaw the student-run store, could face nearly 4 years in prison.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

OSIRIS-REx Rocket Ready for Dress Rehearsal

Aug 23, 2016 With blastoff around the corner, UA-led mission's ride heading to launch pad for testing

What Led to UA Medical School Scrutiny?

Aug 19, 2016 Controversy surrounding University of Arizona Health Sciences didn't start this month.
The logo for the Arizona Board of Regents.

Regents Will Hire Expert to Review UA Health Sciences

Aug 19, 2016 'Comprehensive' review to start as soon as possible; UA President Hart happy with decision.
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Board of Regents to Meet over UA Colleges of Medicine

Aug 18, 2016 Will meet to discuss, receive legal advice and 'take possible action.'

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