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Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Former UA student sentenced to life for professor's murder, victim's family calls for gun reform

Jun 24, 2024 Murad Dervish will serve life in prison with an additional 14 years for other charges.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Former graduate student found guilty of first-degree murder of UA professor

May 21, 2024 A 12-person jury found Murad Dervish guilty of six felony charges, including aggravated assault and first-degree murder.
Pima County Superior Court Sign

Trial closes for former UA grad student accused of killing professor, deliberation begins

May 20, 2024 Alleged shooter Murad Dervish is pleading guilty except insane to second degree murder.
Pima County Superior Court

Former UA graduate student claims he didn't know killing professor was wrong

May 17, 2024 The trial for alleged UA shooter Murad Dervish continued this week.

Trial begins in UA professor Thomas Meixner murder

May 7, 2024 Former grad student Murad Dervish pled not guilty to 7 felony counts, including 1st degree murder.
A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

UA settles $2.5M lawsuit over professor's on-campus killing

Jan 10, 2024 The settlement also includes mental health services for Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences faculty, staff and students impacted by the shooting.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

Family of slain UA professor reaches settlement with university and ABOR

Jan 9, 2024 Specific details have not been released yet.
A shady, grassy area of the University of Arizona campus, facing south towards Arizona Stadium.

UA gets a new threat assessment director

Nov 7, 2023 Dr. Jessie Semmann assumed her new role shortly before the one year mark of last year's deadly on campus shooting.
Flowers, candles and letters lay in front of the Harshbarger building sign following the murder of Professor Thomas Meixner on Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 at the University of Arizona. Meixner was killed by a former student on campus.

The Buzz: one year after UA's deadly on-campus shooting

Oct 6, 2023 As the community comes together to remember UA professor Dr. Thomas Meixner, we check in with university employees to see how they are doing one year later.

One year later: remembering UA professor Thomas Meixner

Oct 5, 2023 Friends, family, students and colleagues share their most cherished memories they had.
A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

New emails reveal harassment UA faculty received from suspect

Sep 29, 2023 Warning: the following article depicts language that may be harmful to some.
University President Robert Robbins and Chief Safety Officer Steve Patterson sit at a press conference on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

UA Addresses Campus Safety in Back-to-School Briefing

Aug 25, 2023 University officials said safety relies on awareness.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA's top security officer: "campus is extremely safe" as school year and shooting anniversary looms closer

Aug 17, 2023 The University of Arizona has spent the summer implementing new security measures to prepare for a new year.
Plexiglass dividers are set up throughout a courtroom at the Pima County Superior Court as part of the building's COVID-19 mitigation protocols. April 2021.

UA shooting suspect looks for insanity defense

Jun 5, 2023 A court order is now forcing the University of Arizona to release suspect Murad Dervish's emails after defense requests it.
A UAPD vehicle parked on campus, outside of the Second Street Garage.

Interim UAPD Chief: “We will not do that again” regarding mistakes with on-campus deadly shooting

May 11, 2023 Earlier this month, Oro Valley Commander Chris Olson was named interim police chief after previous chief Paula Balafas stepped down.

UA develops mobile crisis unit, other efforts to address campus safety and security concerns.

May 5, 2023 The announcement was made during Friday's campus safety briefing.

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