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University of Arizona backed telescope project off to a stellar start

The James Webb Space Telescope will aim its optics at distant galaxies.

University of Arizona updates mask policy, requiring surgical or higher-quality masks

The policy allows cloth masks, if paired with a surgical mask, but cloth masks alone will not meet the requirement.

Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

The University of Arizona designed one of the instruments on board.

University of Arizona reports first seven omicron variant cases

The university said the variant was found "within the Tucson campus community," but would not say if the cases involved students or staff.

Space telescope launch culminates special effort by Tucson company

4D Technology did testing for the James Webb Space Telescope project

University of Arizona launches cannabis certificate programs

Online courses will provide the skills needed to succeed in the legalized marijuana industry.

Study shows more people are not afraid to have machines make their choices

A University of Arizona researcher's survey asked if they preferred algorithms to human-generated decision-making.

COVID-19 creating another holiday of concern

Omicron variant and vaccination worries are making gatherings difficult again.

New astronaut list includes trainees with UA ties

They could be in line for upcoming missions to the ISS and maybe the moon.

UA doctoral student's satellite gathering upper atmosphere data for climate forecasters

The self-designed research package went aloft on a high-altitude balloon in August.

Threat from hazardous space debris is getting worse

A University of Arizona scientist says tracking rogue objects is harder than ever.

International bioscience company announces new laboratory in Tucson

The company will join several other bioscience facilities in the University of Arizona Tech Park.

"Reservation Dogs" has found a global audience, and castmember Jon Proudstar knows why.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How much difference can 2 degrees make in terms of our water table? Plus, Ann Hampton Callaway sings songs that moved a generation!

Food insecurity in Tucson: on campus and throughout the community

UA staff say about 13,000 students could be considered food insecure, yet the campus pantry says it serves about 3,000 people a year.

University of Arizona says about 75% of employees are vaccinated

All employees must be vaccinated or get an exemption under rules for federal contractors.

University of Arizona has the highest number of Indigenous students graduating with doctoral degrees, survey says

The same survey ranked the UA seventh for awarding doctorate degrees to Hispanic students.

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